Zoological & Farms

Animal Land Children's Farm has been specifically set up to give children that real hands on farming experience is located in Diggers Rest just on the out skirts of the city of melbourne. Do you know a better place than animal land? :: Childre Read more..

Ride camels in a capital city? Where else but Melbourne. Visit Boris and Tammy at the Queen Vic market every Sunday... on Queen Street between the fresh produce and stall markets. Our camels are available for hire for your special event be it Read more..

The Ballarat Wildlife Park is the brainchild and dream of Mr Greg Parker who moved to Ballarat in 1987 to open his own wildlife park based upon his love of Australian native animals and reptiles and his extensive experience in the zoo industry. Re Read more..

Feeding and handling the farmyard animals - Come and visit the main barn at 11.15am and 3.30pm and you will have the chance to bottle feed our very excited lambs and kids. Feeding and handling the farmyard animals - Come and visit the main barn Read more..

Chesterfield Farm, Zoo & Aquarium Chesterfield Farm is an historical farm situated in the heart of Scoresby, now operating as a tourist/children's farm, open to the public 7 days a week. Our activities and animals always provide much enjoymen Read more..

Step back in time... meet the farm animals,relax in the cafe, enjoy the water views, stroll amongst heritage buildlings and lovely gardens • Daily farming actvities - cow milking, blacksmithing, sheep shearing, working dog demonstrations • Exper Read more..

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Situated on 7 hectares of land just 4 kms from Melbourne’s CBD, the Collingwood Children’s Farm provides a unique, educational and fun country experience for city folk. The Farm provides inner city children and their families access to animals, a Read more..

More than eighty years in the making and the heart of a working farm, the garden at Cruden Farm is a small piece of country set amid dense suburbia. It feels as if it will endure forever. Strong, healthy trees of all ages and hues form its ba Read more..

Digger's Club has Australia's largest range of heirloom vegetables, cottage flowers and fruit plants that can be delivered direct to your door. The Digger's Club is Australia's largest garden club. We are passionate about preserving the best trad Read more..

Since 1997, Donkey Shelter Inc. has provided rescue and sanctuary for Victorian donkeys and mules that have been orphaned, neglected, abused, abandoned, surrendered, and saved from certain death. The Donkey Shelter specialises in rehabilitating an Read more..

Edgar’s Mission is a not for profit sanctuary for negelcted, abused and discarded farm animals in Willowmavin near Kyneton Victoria. Edgar’s Mission seeks to create a humane and just world for humans and non-humans. We endeavour to achieve this b Read more..

Our farm is located just 50km from Melbourne in the beautiful foothills of the Dandenong Ranges at Silvan South. Gum Gully offers excellent mobile farm services that bringing cute and cuddly animals to your choice of location, anywhere in Melbourn Read more..

Come to Gumbuya Park, nature's playground where a unique blend of natural and man made attractions makes for a memorable family outing. Gumbuya Park was originally a pheasant farm which was converted into a wildlife park in 1978 by Ron Rado. Pa Read more..

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Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley wine region. Wander through the tranquil tracks and meet some iconic Australian animals like Koalas, Kangaroos, Pl Read more..

Just 20 minutes from the city is a tranquil slice of rural Australia. Horseshoe Bend Farm is a popular destination for visitors of all ages. Inquisitive young minds and budding explorers will relish getting their hands dirty while they inspect and cl Read more..

Grown & Made by Kookaberry Farm Berries Grown on the farm include Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries , Boysenberries & Logonberries Nine years ago Hubby Tony decided to come up with an idea of utelising the not so marketable berries by pro Read more..

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The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1967 as a project in the restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna. La Trobe University is the caretaker of more than 100 hectares divided into four areas: The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuar Read more..

Every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Living Legends is situated at Woodlands Historic Park, an ideal location for a family outing or day trip and see some of Australia's finest retired racehorses. Living Legends is home to Fields of Omagh, Might and Power, Saintly, Sky Heights, Brew, Read more..

Maru Koala & Animal Park is a family run business that has been operating for over 25 years that includes an Animal Park, Pirate Pete's Mini-golf and a retail and licensed food area. Get in touch with wildlife at Maru where you can pat and hand fe Read more..

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Home to thousands of aquatic animals, the must-see Melbourne Aquarium is an entertaining and educational experience with four amazing worlds to discover and enjoy. The state-of-the-art Antarctica exhibit provides face-to-face experiences and magi Read more..

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You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found in our beautiful natural setting just five minutes from the city center. Stroll through the lush Asian and African rainforests, where tige Read more..

Wildlife Conservation Park - Get close to endangered Australian animals on magical evening tours and facinating daytime visits. See kangaroos and koalas as well as quolls, bettongs and pademelons. Bookings essential. Only 50 minutes from Read more..

The most famous gorilla at Melbourne Zoo, Mzuri was born on June 3 1984, a son of Melbourne's second female, Yuska. Melbourne Zoos' Gorilla group began in 1980 when a pair, Buluman and Betsy arrived from Taronga Zoo. Buluman proved to be sterile a Read more..

Set in the picturesque rural precinct of the Mornington Peninsula, the Rain, Hayne & Shine Farmyard provides “hands on” experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. You will be amazed at the variety and quantity o Read more..

We grow around 250 varieties of stonefruit, we offer... orchard tractor taste tours U Pick Become a farmer for a day Adopt a fruit tree Large range of fresh stonefruit Our cafe and shop have a large range of stonefruit product Read more..

Sages Cottage farm offers therapeutic programs to children who have been exposed to family violence, abuse or neglect making 'Sages' different to other children's farms. Sages Cottage also offers Venue Hire for Weddings, Special Occasions, Company Read more..

Go to St Kilda Pier at sunset, and you'll see the blue penguins swim and waddle back to their nests among the rocks of the breakwater. The penguins can be seen all seasons throughout the year, at sunset. Parks and wildlife ask visitors to respect Read more..

The Ruefleur Orchard in the Dandenongs Ranges has around 100 mature chestnut trees which are available for picking in April and May. The orchards are open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm and an appointment must be made beforehand via phone. Lo Read more..

Every Tuesday

Every Tuesday is Toddler Tuesday at Werribee Open Range Zoo where terrific activities will keep the fives and under 'wildly' entertained all day. Kids can feed giraffe and meerkats, take a kid-friendly safari tour across the savannah or sing, dan Read more..

Warratina Lavender Farm is situated one hour from Melbourne at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, in the beautiful Yarra Valley. A family business run by Annemarie and Peter Manders, Warratina takes pride in producing home-grown lavender products Read more..

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Experience an African adventure on over 200 hectares of beautiful natural surrounds just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Get onboard for a guided safari across the unique open range savannah and spot rhinos, giraffes, endangered African antelope Read more..