Photo of Edgar’s Mission in Victoria
Zoos & Wildlife

Edgar’s Mission

📍 Lancefield, VIC

Is this your venue? Claim this listing →

★5.0(493 Google reviews)

Not-for-profit farm sanctuary in Lancefield, one hour north of Melbourne, rescuing and caring for farm animals. Guided tours tell the individual stories of resident animals. Premium tour available for closer interaction.

✓ Educational animal tours✓ Rescue animal stories✓ Premium tour recommended✓ Informative guides✓ Meaningful family experience

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 6 and up who are curious about animal welfare and want an experience beyond a standard farm visit. The individual animal stories give children specific things to connect with. The premium tour is consistently recommended as worth the upgrade.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book tours through the website in advance - visits are by scheduled tour, not open-access walk-in
⏰The premium tour is consistently recommended over the standard option
🎟️Lancefield is approximately one hour north of Melbourne - factor in travel time
🚗Dress for an outdoor farm environment - enclosed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are practical

💬 What Families Are Saying

View all reviews →
5.0
★★★★★

493 Google reviews

5★
478
4★
11
3★
2
2★
1
1★
1

G Reviews from Google

L

Leisa Whitehill

10 months ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful place, where you see and meet animals being treated with kindness and respect that all animals should be shown. The tour is educational as well as getting to hear about some of the stories behind these rescued animals. Well worth visiting and supporting.”

G

Gloria Perkovic

8 months ago

★★★★★

“The premium tour was truly a wonderful experience. Lauren was an engaging and informative tour guide. Beautiful to see so many animals cared for and be able to live their lives free and happy.”

P

Pam Brundell

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Heaven on earth for rescued animals. Their tours are a must, interacting with the animals is precious.”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Sanctuary

39 reviews

Animal interaction

23 reviews

Farm view

17 reviews

Veganism

16 reviews

Free tour

9 reviews

Overview

Edgar Mission in Lancefield rescues farm animals and opens the sanctuary to visitors through guided tours that recount each animal rescue story. The premium tour includes direct animal interaction and is led by guides like Lauren, praised for being engaging and informative. Tour guides walk visitors through the sanctuary explaining the philosophy and the lives of individual residents. Visiting requires booking through the website.

🕐 Opening Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday08:00-12:00
Sunday08:00-12:00

📍 Similar Activities Nearby

View more in Victoria →
Free to use

Find more Zoos & Wildlife nearby

Explore 1,400+ family-friendly places across Australia, wherever the day takes you.

  • Nearby activities

    Find great places close to you

  • Directions in one tap

    Get there easily with maps & navigation

  • Free to use

    No sign up. No cost. Ever.

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

Safe, secure and 100% free, no account, no ads. Learn more

Family Action app, venues near you, sorted by distance
Family Action app, venue detail with directions, website and call