IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE READ BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Following the simple rules listed below will help to keep you and your children safe from infections that may be found on open farms. Pregnant women need to take particular care as infections acquired from animals can be harmful to them and their unborn baby.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after you have touched animals, fences or other surfaces in animal areas.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating or drinking.
- Remove and clean boots or shoes that might have become soiled and clean pushchair wheels. Then wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Supervise children closely to ensure that they wash their hands thoroughly.
- Eat and drink in picnic areas or cafes only.
- DO NOT put hands on faces or fingers in mouths while petting animals or walking round the farm.
- DO NOT kiss farm animals or allow children to put their faces close to animals.
- DO NOT eat or drink while touching animals or walking round the farm. This includes not eating sweets, crisps or chewing gum.
- DO NOT eat anything that has fallen on the floor.
- DO NOT use gels or wipes instead of washing hands with soap and water. Gels and wipes do not remove bugs in dirt.
If you or anyone in your group feels unwell or has any symptoms, for example is sick or has diarrhoea within 2 weeks of visiting a farm, contact your GP or call NHS 111 as soon as possible.
INDOOR PLAY
Warning of friction burns on the soft play and drop slides. Please ensure that children:
- Always wear socks.
- Cover bare skin (for example on arms and legs)
- Tuck tops in.