Little Farm Plays (Pakenham)
Little Farm Plays is a family-friendly, 10-acre farm in Pakenham offering hands-on animal encounters, nature-based activities and educational experiences for children and families.
Children can get close to friendly farm animals, feed and interact with animals, brush and decorate pony manes, collect eggs and explore the natural environment. The farm provides a relaxed setting with small-group experiences designed to help children learn about animals, nature and farm life.
Animals at the farm include Highland cows, horses, miniature ponies, sheep, cows, chickens and ducks.
Activities and Experiences:
- Farm experiences with hands-on animal encounters
- Meet and interact with Highland cows
- Feed sheep, cows and chickens
- Brush, groom and decorate miniature ponies
- Collect eggs from the chicken shed
- Nature exploration and sensory play
- Pony Plays - interactive activities with ponies (no horse riding)
- Cow Connections - gentle interactions with cows
- Nature-based playgroups for children aged 12-24 months, with 60-minute sessions
- Nature-based playgroups for children aged 2-5 years, with 90-minute sessions
- School holiday farm programs for children aged 5-12 years
- Weekend Farm Adventures for families
- Home schooling groups
- Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
- Inclusive disability group experiences
- Birthday parties and tailored group experiences
Nature-Based Playgroups:
The farm offers small-group play sessions where children can explore nature and interact with animals in a calm, welcoming environment.
- 12-24 months - weekly 60-minute sessions
- 2-5 years - weekly 90-minute sessions
- Activities can include animal feeding, pony grooming, collecting eggs, sensory play and nature exploration
- Parents and carers are welcome to participate
- Advance bookings are essential
School Holiday Programs:
School holiday farm sessions provide opportunities for children to enjoy animal encounters, outdoor play and hands-on farm activities. Programs are generally offered for children aged 5-12 years, with younger children's sessions also available during selected holidays.
Facilities:
Activities are held outdoors and may be affected by extreme heat or heavy rain. There are some undercover areas available for suitable activities.
There are no horse riding or mounted activities.
Opening Hours:
Visits are by advance booking only. Walk-ins are not available.
Check available sessions and book online
Cost:
Prices depend on the experience, age group and session selected.
See current session prices and bookings
Birthday Parties:
Little Farm Plays offers farm-themed birthday parties featuring animal encounters, nature-based games and outdoor activities.
Party experiences can be tailored to suit the interests and ages of the children, with opportunities to interact with friendly farm animals in a relaxed setting.
Birthday party information and enquiries
Location
170 Thewlis Road, Pakenham 3810 View Map
✆ 0409 197 969
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ littlefarmplays.com.au
