Goatfarm Ridammerhoeve is a working goat farm in Amsterdamse Bos, at Nieuwe Meerlaan 4 in Amstelveen. Meet goats, chickens, cows and other farm animals, and bottle-feed young goats when feeding is available. Children can play on the swings and slides while adults take a break at the restaurant or terrace. The farm shop sells products made on site, including goat cheese, butter and ice cream. Go early if you want a quieter visit; the farm can become busy later in the day.
Animals and farm activities
Ridammerhoeve is a working farm in Amsterdamse Bos, where goats, chickens, cows, pigs and horses live. You can look around the farm and see the animals at close range. Young goats can be fed milk from small bottles bought at the farm shop, when feeding is available. Visitors can also feed chickens and pet a cow.
The farm welcomes people to look around while staff go about their work. Treat the animals gently and follow any instructions on site. The farm setting gives children room to meet animals and play outdoors.
The shop and restaurant
The farm produces goat milk, cheese, butter and ice cream. Products made on site are sold in the shop or served at the restaurant and terrace. Goat cheese is a practical choice to take home, while goat milk ice cream is an option for a snack during your visit. The restaurant also serves milkshakes and cake.
The shop and restaurant help support the farm, so buying something is one way to support its work. Check the shop for the small bottles used to feed the young goats.
Play and practical details
Swings and slides give children another activity between visits to the animals. The restaurant provides a place to sit and eat, and the farm has accessible parking and an accessible entrance. Free parking is available in the farm lot, with free street parking also listed.
The farm is at Nieuwe Meerlaan 4 in Amstelveen, within Amsterdamse Bos. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Tuesday. An early visit can help you avoid the busier period later in the day.
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Can you feed the baby goats?
Young goats can be bottle-fed with milk. Small feeding bottles are available from the farm shop.
What animals can you see at Ridammerhoeve?
The farm has goats, chickens, cows, pigs and horses. Visitors can feed chickens and pet a cow.
Is there food at Goatfarm Ridammerhoeve?
Yes. The restaurant and terrace serve farm products, including goat cheese and ice cream, as well as milkshakes and cake.
Is parking available at the farm?
Free parking is available in the farm lot, and free street parking is also listed.
