There are a number of animal farms/petting zoos aimed at families and tourists that I would rate four stars. This is NOT one of them. $5.00 for a pony ride once around a small arena. Twice would have been at least acceptable. The trailer ride is free but extremely non-eventful. There is a preponderance of ducks and geese, two large pigs, kangaroos completely disinterested in any additional food because they've already been offered so much. The children love cuddling guinea pigs and rabbits. Penelope the python is brought out of her cage for a 2 minute talk and a quick touch of the skin if you so desire. Generally the entire place needs a facelift. It is faded and unappealing. The gentleman and his wife who run the facility are charming, but this outing was a...
Read moreGreat experience during our visit during last Christmas break. Very informative and fun activities for kids. A family owned business and maintaining good standards of service and trying to give the best of experience. Little off before coming to Goolwa town and near the Goolwa Skydiving. We were there with 3 boys and they all loved the Python experience and small open jeep ride. And they got lots of rabbits and guinea pigs as that was a big highlight. Can spend more than 1 hr and they got a small coffee shop inside which we didn't had time to try. Lovely and helpful staff where you get an outside sitting area to have your snaks and relax. Must see if you got young kids...
Read moreWe have just stayed at the Goolwa petting farms converted Victorian train carriage for a few days whilst visiting family in the Adelaide area, and I must say what a great experience the time was that we spent there. The farm itself is just a sort drive within 10 minutes to Goolwa town and beaches so you are not far away from all the local amenities but can experience the rural feeling when you stay there. Alan, Caroline and all of their family were all lovely and always had a smile and had time to explain things to do in the area whilst we were there. The farm itself was fantastic with a great variety of animals to look...
Read more