Thinking of bringing your kids closer to nature and being with some animals? There are several in and around Singapore that are must-visits.
Watch your children’s faces light up with delight when they visit these interesting animal farms.
Here are five animal farms that you can bring them for hours of fun and learning.
1. The Live Turtle And Tortoise Museum of Singapore
Do you know that The Live Turtle And Tortoise Museum in Singapore holds the Guinness World Record for the largest turtles and turtle artefact collection? Make a trip to visit and see turtles, tortoises, and terrapins roaming freely in a park.
Have fun exploring a world of rare turtles and tortoises. Whilst observing these creatures, you can even pet and feed them.
Entry prices tabled below:
Location: ORTO #01, 81 Lor Chencharu, 01, 769198
Opening hours: Daily 10 am-6 pm, closed on Tuesdays
Entry price: See rates as per table above
Website: The Live Turtle And Tortoise Museum
2. Lian Wah Hang Farm
The Lian Wah Hang Farm is a quail farm located in Lim Chu Kang. It has been around since 1954 and is the largest quail egg producer in Singapore.
To visit the farm, approval by the farm owner is required. If approved, entry is free and you can go right ahead to explore and spot the quails around the farm. Whilst there, you can also purchase quail eggs.
They are contactable via their Facebook Messenger.
Location: 5 Lim Chu Kang Lane 6F, Singapore 718918
Opening hours: Weekends, 9am to 5pm
Entry price: Free upon approval of farm owner
Website: Lim Wah Hang Farm Facebook page
3. Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC)
You may go to the Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre to observe many exotic animals. These are usually animals that have been rescued but they are not in a suitable state to be sent back into their wild habitat. They could be recuperating from injuries or illnesses, and so they are being taken care of at the centre.
A donation of a minimum of $10 per person is required as entry fee. Donations collected are channelled towards animal protection programmes.
Location: 91 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698917
Opening hours: 9.30am to 6pm daily
Entry price: By donation, minimum $10 per person
Website: ACRES
4. Jurong Frog Farm
Visit this interesting frog farm (even if you feel squeamish about the thought of it) and participate in exciting adventures to learn all about frogs. Learn about the species of frogs, catch and hold them in your hands, and you can even buy feeds to feed the frogs if you wish.
You can book tours to get more out of your visit and make it a great family adventure together. Visiting the farm is free and you can walk in. For tours, you need to book in advance.
Location: 51 (Plot 56) Lim Chu Kang Lane 6, Singapore 718864
Opening hours: Weekends 9am to 5.30pm
Entry price: Free, but family tours are payable from $60 onwards
Website: Jurong Frog Farm
5. Hay Dairies Goat Farm
The one and only goat farm in Singapore and they sell freshly and locally produced goat milk at the farm. When visiting the farm, you can witness how the goats are being taken care of, milked and fed. If you wish to witness the goat milking session, be sure to be there between 9am to 10.30am.
No prior booking is needed. You can take your time to walk freely around the farm and see the goats lazing around in their barns. You can also join the goat feeding session by purchasing alfalfa hay. Whilst there, you can purchase fresh goat milk and even goat milk soap.
Location: 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4, Singapore 718859
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 4pm, closed on Tuesdays
Entry price: Free for group visits of less than 10 people. 10 and more people will be considered a group visit, and entry starts from $5 per person.
Website: Hay Dairies Goat Farm
Enjoy Your Animal Farm Adventure!
We hope your children will have fun-filled visits to these animal farms in Singapore. Create wonderful and experiential memories for them as they learn through these trips. Better yet to go as a family and make it a family bonding activity that everyone can enjoy together. Happy adventuring!