Slakki Petting Zoo

Slakki is a family-friendly petting zoo and recreation area in Laugarás, close to the Golden Circle route. Visitors can meet a variety of farm animals and smaller animals up close, including goats, pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and other species. Alongside the animals, Slakki has indoor and outdoor activities for children, making it an easy stop for families exploring the Golden Circle.

Open Seasonal · Summer 11:00–18:00

Entry ISK 2,200 adults · ISK 1,600 children

Parking Free

Time needed 1–2 hrs

Why visit?

Meet and interact with a variety of farm animals
Give children a break from sightseeing along the Golden Circle
Combine animals, play areas, and indoor activities in one stop

What to Experience at Slakki

Petting Zoo · 30–60 min Meet rabbits, goats, pigs, cats, dogs, birds, and other animals

Arctic Foxes · 10–15 min See Iceland’s only native land mammal up close

Indoor Animal Area · 20–30 min Visit smaller animals and birds in the indoor section

Mini Golf · 20–40 min Play a round of indoor mini golf inside one of the former greenhouses

Playground & Games · 20–60 min Let younger visitors enjoy the playground and other recreational activities

Facilities

Restrooms Restroom facilities are available for visitors.

Accessibility Much of the main visitor area is relatively easy to access, although some outdoor surfaces may be uneven.

Café Light meals, snacks, drinks, and ice cream are available on-site.

Indoor Activities Indoor mini golf and other games provide additional activities alongside the animal areas.

Tips & insights

Allow around 1–2 hours, particularly when visiting with younger children
Children can meet several of the animals up close, but always follow staff instructions when interacting with them
Slakki is particularly useful as a family stop between the Golden Circle’s natural attractions
Indoor animal areas and activities make it a useful option when the weather is less favorable
Opening days vary outside the summer season, so check current hours before visiting

A Family Stop on the Golden Circle

Slakki has been welcoming families in Laugarás since the early 1990s and combines a small petting zoo with activities designed primarily for younger visitors. The animal collection includes familiar farm animals as well as smaller domestic animals, birds, and Arctic foxes.

The location also makes Slakki easy to include without a major detour. Skálholt, Friðheimar and Laugarás Lagoon are nearby, while Geysir is approximately 20 minutes away by car.