[1] The Big Rocking Horse remained under Wilkinson family's ownership for just over 20 years, although problems arose late in this period with an increase in insurance premiums.

[7] Changes made by Miller, including the reopening of the Big Rocking Horse and the removal of entrance fees to the associated wildlife park, saw an overall increase in visitor numbers to the complex from 65,000 in 2003 to 200,000 in 2006.

[8] In June 2009, the Big Rocking Horse was purchased by Frans and Lyn Gous, another family of business migrants from South Africa.

[1] Stairs inside the rocking horse lead to three viewing platforms: one at the head, one on the saddle, and a third on the "rocker bows" near the base of the structure.

The factory sells a large range of wooden toys and souvenirs, while the wildlife park (which covers approximately 7 acres (2.8 ha)), features a number of native and introduced species, including emus and kangaroos.