The worst petting zoo in history

Jon Hickman

Nov 13, 2024 • 1 min read

No animals(?) were harmed(!!!?) in the taking of this picture.

There's a "farm" on Portland, Dorset that advertises itself as a fun day out for the family. It's terrifying. It's also on top of a prison. It is literally on top of the prison; the prison is underground, built into the side of a cliff. Apparently, the prison has very good dental care—and of course easy access to a petting zoo.

This is my photo essay of Fancy's Farm, April 2017—the worst petting zoo in history.

A bonus Portland memory: they have a gravestone to commemorate Sure Start. RIP big man.