When you’re visiting the Margaret River region, your trip is never truly done until you check out some animals! Checking out even one animal farm in Margaret River is a great way to immerse your family in a world of adventure, companionship, and fun! This unique experience is perfect for the whole family.
Better yet, animal farms provide great educational experiences for both kids and adults. Visitors to the places mentioned below can learn about the animals, participate in activities, and even feed the animals. Enjoy a great day out with the family when you check out these animal farms in the south west!
Animal Farms in Margaret River
Qwack’s Farm
Located in the heart of Margaret River region, Qwack’s Farm offers a unique and intimate farm experience that’s perfect for the whole family. The farm provides two types of tours – a full farm experience and a specialized cow cuddling session. During the full farm tour, visitors can walk through paddocks, feed pigs and chickens, explore the spray-free market garden, and interact with friendly sheep and goats. The highlight is the cow cuddling experience, where guests can get up close with gentle full-sized and miniature cows, complete with brushes, hairclips, and flower crowns for extra fun! Tours are limited to 10 people to ensure a peaceful and personal experience. Entry includes all activities, though proper footwear is required. For those wanting to extend their stay, the farm offers a cosy two-bedroom house available through Airbnb. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Qwack’s Farm at 273 Gale Road, Metricup.
Get more info on their website: www.qwacksfarm.com
Country Life Farm
Country Life Farm is an immersive experience where the whole family can tour around and interact with friendly animals. You can hand feed and pat rabbits, goats, guinea pigs, geese, ducks, ponies, donkeys, cows, and even alpacas! Better yet, there are many different rides available for the kids such as a merry-go-round, bouncy castle, boat rides, and even a giant slide!
All rides are included with the entry fee so you can enjoy your day on the property without breaking the bank. Country Life Farm is open from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm every day! Enjoy a fun-filled day out with the whole family at this animal farm!
Check out the website here!
Find Country Life Farm at 1694 Caves Road, Dunsborough, 6281
Scoops Farm
This delightful Margaret River attraction combines a petting zoo with a gourmet ice cream experience. Scoops Farm offers visitors the chance to interact with a variety of friendly animals including cows, calves, goats, alpacas, chickens, guineafowls and guinea pigs. Animal feed buckets are available for $5, making it easy to get up close with the farm’s residents. The entry fee includes access to outdoor play equipment including a wooden climbing structure, slide, monkey bars, cubby house, stepping stones and toy diggers. What makes this farm extra special is their ice cream parlor serving 32 flavors of locally-made Mai Tardi Gelato, plus barista-made coffee for the grown-ups. There’s plenty of seating available, both near the entrance and throughout the petting zoo area, plus space for picnic blankets. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Scoops Farm at 5561 Caves Road, Burnside / Margaret River.
Get more info on their Instagram: @scoopsfarm
Capes Raptor Centre
This wildlife park not only has some beautiful creatures on display, but it also has a deeper mission and meaning. Capes Raptor Centre is known for providing crucial care for orphaned, injured, or displaced birds of prey such as owls, hawks, and eagles. At this park, you can marvel at the beautiful relationship between birds and their handlers.
You are even welcome to have your photo taken with a gorgeous barn owl. Settle your family amongst lovey bushland to view the largest collection of birds of prey in Australia. This educational experience is all about the care and rehabilitation of endangered species and their breeding programs.
What you pay for admission goes straight toward Eagles Heritage to ensure they can continue their important wildlife conservation work. During spring, you can enjoy the stunning wildflowers in bloom. Book now!
Find Capes Raptor Centre at 341 Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River, 6285
Sunflowers Animal Farm
While not in Margaret River anymore, Sunflowers Animal Farm is still in the region! Now situated in Busselton, Sunflowers Animal Farm has been around for a long time. This destination has been responsible for creating memorable experiences for families visiting the region for almost 25 years.
People from all over the world have enjoyed meeting and greeting the beautiful animals and creating memories that last a lifetime. They have hundreds of animals such as ponies, llamas, sheep, chickens, lambs, and cows for you to visit at their new and improved location. If you’re looking for an authentic experience, you can find it at Sunflowers Animal Farm!
View the website here!
Find Sunflowers Animal Farm at the NE Cnr Bussell Hwy & Ludlow-Hithergreen Rd, Ludlow, 6280
Bunbury Wildlife Park
While Bunbury Wildlife Park isn’t in the Margaret River region, it is very close by! Enjoy a great day out at the Bunbury Wildlife Park. You can hang out with gorgeous birds, hand-feed the kangaroos, and wander around to view over 60 species of Australian animals.
You can get up close and personal with all of the animals and feed them their favourite treats. When you’ve visited all of the animals, you can sit down under the shady trees and enjoy a snack, a drink, and even a cold ice cream to beat the sun! If you want a reminder of your time, you can head over to the souvenir shop to pick up a keepsake.
Check out the website here!
Find Bunbury Wildlife Park at 7 Prince Philip Dr, South Bunbury, 6230
Enjoy time with animals and family at these great animal farms in the region!
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