Farm Animals
Immerse yourself in the world of a real-life farm. Get up close and personal to our gorgeous farm animals here at Paradise Country.
Farm-Tastic Fun
Farmyard Nursery
Visit Paradise Country’s Farmyard Nursery to meet our smallest animals like our guinea pigs and goat kids who are full of personality! It’s the cutest spot in the park.
Animals may vary for their wellbeing, but there’s plenty more to enjoy at Paradise Country!
Farmyard Play Paddock
Visit the Farmyard Play Paddock, where friendly farm animals roam freely. Stop at Shaun the Sheep's Scraps and Taps - an interactive kids' water play area.
Farmyard Nursery
Visit Paradise Country’s Farmyard Nursery to meet our smallest animals like our guinea pigs and goat kids who are full of personality! It’s the cutest spot in the park.
Animals may vary for their wellbeing, but there’s plenty more to enjoy at Paradise Country!
Farmyard Play Paddock
Visit the Farmyard Play Paddock, where friendly farm animals roam freely. Stop at Shaun the Sheep's Scraps and Taps - an interactive kids' water play area.
Facts on the Farm
Cows
Species: 1,000+ recognised breeds worldwide
Habitat: Farms and grasslands globally
Diet: Herbivores – mainly grass and hay
Fun Fact: Cows can smell scents up to 10km away!
Sheep
Species: 1,000+ breeds worldwide
Habitat: Pastures, hilly and grassy farmland
Diet: Herbivores – grass, clover, hay
Fun Fact: Sheep can remember up to 50 faces!
Goats
Species: 300+ domesticated breeds
Habitat: Farms, mountains, grasslands
Diet: Herbivores – grass, leaves, shrubs
Fun Fact: Goats have rectangular pupils for wide vision!
Chickens
Species: Domesticated, from red junglefowl
Habitat: Coops, barns, free-range areas
Diet: Omnivores – grains, insects, seeds
Fun Fact: Chickens can recognise over 100 faces!
Guinea Pigs
Species: Domesticated, descended from wild cavies
Habitat: Cages, hutches, or enclosures
Diet: Herbivores – hay, veggies, pellets
Fun Fact: Guinea pigs "popcorn" (jump) when they're happy!
Alpacas
Species: Vicugna pacos
Habitat: Highlands and farmlands, native to South America
Diet: Herbivores – grass, hay, leaves
Fun Fact: Alpacas hum to communicate different feelings!
Ducks
Species: 120+ domestic and wild types
Habitat: Ponds, wetlands, farms
Diet: Omnivores – plants, insects, small aquatic life
Fun Fact: Ducks preen with oil to keep their feathers waterproof!
Geese
Species: Common farm breeds like Embden and Toulouse
Habitat: Farms, wetlands, and grassy areas
Diet: Herbivores – grasses, grains, and aquatic plants
Fun Fact: Geese form lifelong bonds and mourn when separated
Meet More Animals
Marmoset Monkeys
Meerkats
Tasmanian Devil
Dingoes
Koalas
Kangaroos & Wallabies
Wombat
Birds
Reptiles
