Animal Land Children's Farm

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Capacity: 150 guestsPricing: From $27.50 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 200 Duncans Ln, Diggers Rest VIC 3427

Highlights

Farm birthday packages from $27.50 per child with a guide of your own
Pony ride, tractor ride, cow milking and egg collecting included
Party facilities for up to 150 guests, Friday to Sunday

About Animal Land Children's Farm

Animal Land Children's Farm is a working farm on Duncans Lane in Diggers Rest, run by the Pincini family since Laurie and Joanne opened it in 1985. More than 150 animals live on the property, and visitors are encouraged to handle them rather than just look. Birthday parties are held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 1pm and lasting two and a half to three hours. A booking needs at least 10 children, and the party facilities can hold up to 150 people. Every party covers the farm activities. Children visit the animal nursery, ride the tractor, feed the ducks at the dam, have a pony ride, milk the cow, collect eggs and let off steam in the adventure playgrounds. The self-catered Party Time package gives the group its own farmer as a guide and reserved tables and chairs, mostly in the outdoor area, for families to decorate. Hosts bring the food, an esky for anything cold and take their rubbish home. The Easy Party Time package adds catering, with party food, cups, napkins, utensils and party hats supplied, and the team decorates and sets up. The birthday cake and its plates are the only things families need to bring. On weekends the on-site barbecue also sells burgers, sausages and egg and bacon rolls, which can be pre-ordered or bought on the day. Send an enquiry to book a party date.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Estate / Garden

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableBYO Food

Features

OutdoorIndoorRelaxed Vibe

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible

Pricing

The Party Time package, where families bring their own food, costs $27.50 per child and $31.50 per adult, and multiple family passes can be used instead. It has a minimum of 25 guests.

The catered Easy Party Time package costs $39.50 per child and $35.50 per adult, or $24 for an adult who skips the catering. Bus transport for large groups is charged separately.

Food

The catered package covers hot party food such as party pies, sausage rolls, dim sims, nuggets and chips, plus fairy bread and other cold snacks, with vegetarian options on request. Cups, napkins, utensils and party hats are included.

Self-catering families bring their own food and an esky. On weekends the farm barbecue sells burgers, sausages and egg and bacon rolls, and the café caters for gluten-free, dairy-free, diabetic and vegetarian diets.

Beverages

Cold drinks and barista coffee are sold at the farm café. Families on the self-catered package bring their own drinks, keeping them cold in an esky.

Availability

Monday10AM – 3PM

TuesdayClosed

WednesdayClosed

ThursdayClosed

Friday10AM – 3PM

Saturday10AM – 3PM

Sunday10AM – 3PM

Parties are booked for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, with catering confirmed and paid at least four days ahead. The farm closes on total fire ban days, when bookings are moved to another date or refunded.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a birthday party at Animal Land cost?

The self-catered Party Time package is $27.50 per child and $31.50 per adult. The catered Easy Party Time package is $39.50 per child and $35.50 per adult, or $24 for an adult who does not need catering.

What do the children do at the party?

Each party includes time in the animal nursery, a tractor ride, feeding the ducks at the dam, a pony ride, milking a cow and collecting eggs. There are also adventure playgrounds for the children to run around in.

When are parties held and how long do they run?

Parties run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 1pm. Allow two and a half to three hours for the whole party.

How many children do we need to book?

The minimum is 10 children, and the self-catered package has a minimum of 25 guests in total. The party facilities fit up to 150 people, and the farm can organise a bus to collect large groups for an extra charge.

What party food is on the catered menu?

Hot food includes sausage rolls, party pies, dim sims, cocktail frankfurts, chicken nuggets and hot chips, with fairy bread, potato chips and Cheezels on the cold side. Vegetarian food is available on request. Catering numbers have to be confirmed and paid at least four days before the party. The cake is not supplied.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Children's Party

Reviews

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Pat Darrigan

a month ago

My wife and I recently took our granddaughter (aged 4 years) to Animal Land. We took the 1pm VIP tour. It proved to be both an entertaining and educational experience. We were guided by an excellent young lady. We got to…

3 months ago

We joined the VIP guided tour and its absolutely one of the best farm experience we've ever had. Sara is so amazing and she is trying her best to give everyone the best experience. We have a really great time here and it…

Rachel Bick

4 months ago

Booked the 10am vip tour for group of family members to celebrate my daughter’s 8th birthday. WOW what an amazing, fun, educational, hands on experience we all had the best time. So many opportunities to feed animals, Sa…

Jessica Liang

8 months ago

Having visited many farms around Melbourne with kids, this farm is by far the best in my opinion. The routes are well planned and thoughtfully laid out, with great, clean facilities throughout. There are shaded tree spot…

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