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Collingwood Children's Farm

πŸ“ Abbotsford, VIC

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β˜…4.3(2,780 Google reviews)πŸ’°$10

Nonprofit working farm in Abbotsford where children can enter animal enclosures and interact with goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, guinea pigs, and cows. On-site cafe with a patio overlooking the Yarra River.

βœ“ Hands-on animal sessionsβœ“ Guinea pig and sheep highlightsβœ“ Cafe with Yarra viewsβœ“ Weekday visits recommendedβœ“ Animal variety varies

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children under 8 who benefit most from direct, supervised animal contact in a non-zoo setting. The guinea pig and sheep sessions are the most hands-on. Morning visits on weekdays are less crowded and animals are more accessible.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Arrive on a weekday morning for lower crowds and more accessible animals across all enclosures
⏰The guinea pig and sheep sessions are the most hands-on - check the daily schedule at entry
🎟️Bring your own lunch if visiting with a large family - picnic spots are available near the cafe area
πŸš—Factor in parking cost separately from entry - paid parking nearby is an additional expense

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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10 months ago

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β€œIt's a good option to take the kids to for a bit of running, getting some sun, and getting used to farm animals. Very happy with the covered play area at the barn too. Lovely staff in all sections.”

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Adrianne Walujo

10 months ago

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β€œI went there on a summer weekend so it was crowded. Finding parking isn’t too bad, though it is on the pricier side considering it is an extra cost on top of the entrance fee (we spent $52 for tickets and parking combined). It was a huge area, animals were well taken care of and it is great for kids to interact with them freely (you can enter the goats’ area, sheep and more). The lovely surprise would be the peacock visiting us while we were having a picnic. The animals are very friendly. I wish the toilet can be a bit more modern as they look a bit old and bins near the bathroom area can be opened without us having to use our clean hands to touch the lid (it feels like defeating the purpose of washing hands if I have to touch the bin again afterwards to throw away paper towels).”

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virginie poetry

10 months ago

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β€œFelt the farm was not in its best shape when we visited. Not many animals were available. Of all sessions, we enjoyed the guinea pig and sheep session the most. Also, bringing your own meal for lunch may be a good idea.”

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Based on Google review tags

Cafe

249 reviews

Chickens

85 reviews

Peacocks

50 reviews

Sheep

40 reviews

Animal encounters

39 reviews

Overview

Collingwood Children's Farm runs as a nonprofit on the banks of the Yarra River in Abbotsford. Visitors enter open animal enclosures to hand-feed and pat goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, guinea pigs, and cows. Supervised animal sessions run throughout the day. A covered play area inside the barn provides shelter. The on-site cafe serves food and coffee on a patio with Yarra River views. Street parking is available nearby; paid parking adds to the day cost. Open on weekends and select weekdays.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:30-16:30
Tuesday09:30-16:30
Wednesday09:30-16:30
Thursday09:30-16:30
Friday09:30-16:30
Saturday09:30-16:30
Sunday09:30-16:30

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