If you're looking for a delightful family outing, Animal Land Children's Farm in Diggers Rest, Victoria, is a charming destination that promises a fun-filled experience for children and adults alike. Nestled in the serene countryside, this farm offers a hands-on, interactive experience that connects visitors with a variety of friendly animals.
Children can enjoy feeding and petting a diverse range of animals, including goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens. There's also the opportunity to engage with more exotic animals, such as alpacas and ponies.
Hands-on farming experience; Animal Land is designed to provide children with an authentic, hands-on farming experience. Unlike typical animal attractions, our visitors don’t just observe the animals; they get to hold, pet, feed, and even ride them, immersing themselves fully in the joys of farm life.
Holy Cow Cafe
Whether you're in the mood for a delicious meat pie, crispy hot chips, or a satisfying burger, the Holy Cow Cafe has got you covered. Sit back and savor your meal in the outdoor seating area, where you can take in the peaceful ambiance of the farm.
When
Regular Opening Times: The Animal Land Childrens Farm is open Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10AM to 3PM, with the last admission at 12:30PM.
School Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. (Closed Tuesday and Thursday).
Location
The Animal Land Childrens Farm is located at 190 Duncans Lane, Gate 2, Diggers Rest, VIC 3427.
While people living in the East probably will not visit here, the Animal Land Children's Farm is close enough to many western Melbourne suburbs to make the trip worth your while. The kids will love it.
Time to nearby suburbs:
- Diggers Rest (7 mins)
- Sunbury (9 mins)
- Sydenham (14 mins)
- Gisborne (16 mins)
- Greenvale (18 mins)
- Melton (23 mins)
- Gisborne (23 mins)
- Craigieburn (29 mins)
- Bacchus Marsh (32 mins)
- Eynesbury (35 mins)
From Melton: Most people who are likely to attend will live somewhere semi-local. So from Melton, Animal Land Childrens Farm is only 23 minutes drive away.
From Gisborne: From Gisborne, Animal Land Children's Farm is only 16 minutes drive away.
From the City: From Flinders Street Station, Animal Land Children's Farm is approx. 50 minutes drive away.
Animal Land Childrens Farm Website
Official website: Animal Land Childrens Farm
In A Nutshell
Overall, Animal Land Children’s Farm is a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, offering a genuine rural experience that’s both educational and entertaining. It’s an ideal destination for a family day out, where children can learn about animals and nature in a hands-on, engaging environment.
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