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For a city on the smaller side, Rotorua isn’t lacking for activities. Between the thermal spring spas, Te Puia, the gondola and more, there’s enough to keep you extremely busy. That’s without going a little further afield for more adventures. However, if you’re interested in the calmer side of things, you’re also in luck. For sheep, farming, and a gentle show right in town, the Agrodome is a fantastic option.

The Farm Show is the big draw, but by no means the only one. The Farm Show experience puts together multiple types of entertainment that highlights farm life, the animals, and also some of the activities that take place on farms, leading to an incredible show. It’s great for kids and families who are seeking entertainment for all ages.

When you arrive, you head into the main show area. This has multiple rows of pews that you can sit in and watch. Because the show is geared toward the kids, it’s nice to let them have the first few rows. You don’t have to worry about the view. There’s plenty to see even from the sides and the back.

The show begins with a demonstration of different breeds of sheep, all of them led out to labelled podiums. No matter where you look during the show, there’s entertainment at hand. The sheep are fun to watch and pretty adorable, given that some of them are falling asleep on their pedestals when the content gets a little dull for them (can you blame them? They’ve been through this before). When the demonstration is done, one sheep is the lucky winner of a shear. All the while, the emcee entertains you to keep the show light and fun.

After the sheep sheds a few wooly pounds from the razor, the farm dogs come out. What’s impressive is their uncanny ability to balance. They’ll do that right on top of the very sheep breeds that you’ve been watching the whole time!

There’s fun games for the kids, including feeding the baby goats. At the close of the show, you can even go up and pet some of the animals! Once you’re done with the inside portion of your visit, you’ll head outside. This is when you get to see sheep herding in action by the farm dogs you were just petting.

If you want to keep exploring past the Farm Show, there’s the option to also do the Farmyard Nursery and Farm Tour. This is an opportunity to hand-feed animals and get even more educational content. If you do the full experience, make sure to budget just under 3 hours. For just the Farm Show, an hour to ninety minutes works.

It’s a really fun outing and a quick one. Close to the city, you don’t have to go far at all to enjoy this amazing farm show. If you’re ready for a visit, check out the information on their website to plan your trip!

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