The Hidden Farm Mount Austin — Local services in Johor

Rabbits are prey animals, meaning that they are very prone to being startled easily and can die of cardiac arrest. I came into this farm not knowing I would find domestic pets being mishandled and mistreated here, especially the rabbits. A common misconception for rabbits is that they love being cuddled and carried, this is the very thing rabbits are prone to getting extreme stress and fear from. I was super surprised when I saw the staff holding the rabbits in a very uncomfortable way for them therefore, this lead to the visitors who do not know the proper care for rabbits to hold the rabbits like that as well. As a rabbit owner, I have a right to say that the bunnies were extremely mistreated and not taken care of. I saw them shivering in fear and running away from the people who tried to grab them. This behaviour is usually seen when the rabbits do not feel safe and are on high alert which further proves that they are being unknowingly abused by both the staff and visitors. What makes me even more scared for them is when I see little children who have not been educated on proper animal care mistreating these poor things and grabbing them in aggressive ways. In conclusion, rabbits should NOT be treated like this. At most, they can be displayed without any interaction such that visitors can still admire them, while the rabbits are kept safely and comfortably in their own territory. Animals are not just something you can play with for entertainment, they are also a living thing and have boundaries so I hope that everyone can respect them as well as treat them with care. It seems as though the staff were also not properly trained in animal care. Rabbits are highly misunderstood. Did you know that carrots are harmful for them as they are high in sugar? This was a very disappointing experience for me. Sorry for the harsh comment but I think that this has gone...

Visited Hidden Farm today. It will be our first and last time there. We used to visit many times when it was still Da Little Farm at the old location and honestly, we much preferred it back then.

TOO CROWDED. There were just way too many people. The animals didn’t seem to have enough space or time to rest. At the previous location, crowd control was much better with timed entry slots and it made a huge difference for both visitors and animals.

HOT AND HUMID FOR THE ANIMALS. It was extremely hot and stuffy!! uncomfortable even for us.. so we can’t imagine how the animals must have felt.

Unlike the old space, which was air-conditioned, the new location lacks ventilation. The animals looked restless and far less active than before. Ironically, the cafe area is air-conditioned but the animals are the ones who truly need it more!!!

We understand that running a business is important but please prioritise the animals' wellbeing. If you had seen how lively and happy they used to be, it would honestly break your heart too...

ROUGH HANDLING of animals. While some staff were kind and clearly cared for the animals, we noticed a staff member who handled them quite roughly. One animal even let out a screech when picked up.. it was really upsetting to see especially since that same animal used to be so well cared for at Da Little Farm.

ANIMALS LOOK STRESSED. Even though the old farm was smaller, it offered a much more intimate and calm experience. With smaller groups and timed slots, the animals were visibly more relaxed and interactive. The current setup feels overwhelming for the animals.

Dear owner, we hope you’ll consider installing air conditioning for the animals .. hope the animals we used to see and love at Da Little Farm will survive and eventually happiness in...

I will not recommend anyone visiting this attraction. They will need to look at expanding the enclosures to accommodate the needs of the animals - especially those larger ones.

Here's why The Alpaca and a miniature goat shares 1 enclosure of about 3m by 3m space. They are kept within and not allowed to roam outside. Another miniature goat was kept within the ducks/birds area, where it has a child's play-pen of less than 1m by 0.6m to sleep within at night. The Wallabies (1 Albino and 1 normal) have the largest enclosure of perhaps 6m by 3m space. Has an aircon cooler to help cool the room down - but obviously insufficient. Tucked beside the counter, is an aircon room where they kept smaller aquariums to house Reptiles and some meerkat, rabbits, guinea pig and 2 sugar gliders which were kept in A4 sized cages. All the animals see are curious children and adults, some tugging fur (stopped by their staff) and dark grey walls with a huge fan tucked at the ceiling to provide ventilation.

I wouldn't have an issue if the animals have a larger enclosure for them to roam more freely or at least, they get to get out of their enclosure and see natural day light and real grass. If I had knew earlier about the conditions they'd provided, I would not have supported their business.

It's a great concept. But please - rent a unit that includes a backyard, where you can occasionally let the animals out into the "wild" than cooped up in the enclosure all day long. Would you like to be cooped in your room and have strangers visiting daily? You may think that you're doing these animals a favour by saving them from the "wild" and have given it a decent life. Jokes on you, who can sleep soundly at night, earning the bucks these animals have...