1 / 2Little Sherwood Drouin Petting Zoo & Cottages
📍 Drouin West, VIC
Small working farm in West Gippsland where kids walk into animal enclosures to feed and pat goats, highland cattle, alpacas, pigs, bunnies, and chickens. Complementary animal feed included, large playground on site, food truck available.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers through primary-school-aged kids who want genuine animal interaction rather than viewing from a distance. Walking into enclosures and hand-feeding baby goats is the standout experience — it is tactile and memorable. Add the overnight cottage stay to make it a full Gippsland weekend trip.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Akini Thotage
2 months ago
“We had such a great afternoon here. It's a quiet, small farm but with so much space. The animals are adorable and have some quirky personalities. You can wonder into their enclosures for a feed and a pat. Bunnies, fluffy chickens, goats, cows, pigs, and more. Bonus: there is a huge play ground and an onsite cafe. Cafe servers crepes, chips, coffee ect. Toilets and change table on site.”
Whimsamine
5 months ago
“Cute little place. Staff member invited us in and explained how everything works. Grab and refill recycle cups with feed for the animals. Go in to each enclosure and the animals come right you. The baby goats were very enthusiastic and wanted lots of cuddles. There's a food truck and toilets. There's a playground for children.”
Ford Killeen
6 months ago
“Great little petting zoo with goats, donkeys, highland coos, pigs, bunnies, chickens and alpacas. No extra charge for the feed so you can go back and top up for more feeding action. Playground is large and the kids enjoyed. Little cafe truck was nice too.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Little Sherwood lets visitors enter enclosures directly — refillable feed cups are provided at no extra charge so kids can keep returning for more. The animal roster includes baby goats, highland cows, alpacas, donkeys, pigs, bunnies, and chickens. A large playground sits adjacent to the animal areas. A food truck operates on site. Cottage accommodation is available for overnight stays. The farm is quiet and unhurried, making it easy to spend a couple of hours without rushing.
