A man and a young girl kneel on grass, smiling as they pet a brown goat that is grazing. Trees, fencing, and a windmill are visible in the background on a sunny day.

Farm Animals

Immerse yourself in the world of a real-life farm. Get up close and personal to gorgeous farm animals here at Paradise Country.

Farm-Tastic Fun

Step into the paddock and connect with a variety of classic Aussie farm animals, right here on the Gold Coast.

A woman and a young girl smile as another woman holds a guinea pig for them to pet inside a bright, wooden animal enclosure.

Farmyard Nursery

Visit Paradise Country’s Farmyard Nursery to meet our smallest animals like our guinea pigs and goat kids who are full of personality! It’s the cutest spot in the park.

^{Animals may vary for their wellbeing, but there’s plenty more to enjoy at Paradise Country!}

Two children kneel on grass petting a brown and white goat that is grazing. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day, with trees, a fence, and a barn visible in the background.

Farmyard Play Paddock

Visit the Farmyard Play Paddock, where friendly farm animals roam freely. Stop at Shaun the Sheep's Scraps and Taps - an interactive kids' water play area.

A woman and a young girl smile as another woman holds a guinea pig for them to pet inside a bright, wooden animal enclosure.

Farmyard Nursery

Visit Paradise Country’s Farmyard Nursery to meet our smallest animals like our guinea pigs and goat kids who are full of personality! It’s the cutest spot in the park.

^{Animals may vary for their wellbeing, but there’s plenty more to enjoy at Paradise Country!}

Two children kneel on grass petting a brown and white goat that is grazing. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day, with trees, a fence, and a barn visible in the background.

Farmyard Play Paddock

Visit the Farmyard Play Paddock, where friendly farm animals roam freely. Stop at Shaun the Sheep's Scraps and Taps - an interactive kids' water play area.

Facts on the Farm

Close-up of a brown cow with its nose near the camera, standing outside by a white fence on a sunny day.

Cows

Species: 1,000+ recognised breeds worldwide
Habitat: Farms and grasslands globally
Diet: Herbivores – mainly grass and hay
Fun Fact: Cows can smell scents up to 10km away!

Sheep

Species: 1,000+ breeds worldwide
Habitat: Pastures, hilly and grassy farmland
Diet: Herbivores – grass, clover, hay
Fun Fact: Sheep can remember up to 50 faces!

Goats

Species: 300+ domesticated breeds
Habitat: Farms, mountains, grasslands
Diet: Herbivores – grass, leaves, shrubs
Fun Fact: Goats have rectangular pupils for wide vision!

A girl sitting on grass in a fenced yard, surrounded by several chickens, with trees and a shed in the background.

Chickens

Species: Domesticated, from red junglefowl
Habitat: Coops, barns, free-range areas
Diet: Omnivores – grains, insects, seeds
Fun Fact: Chickens can recognise over 100 faces!

Paradise Country - Animal Nursery & Walkthrough

Guinea Pigs

Species: Domesticated, descended from wild cavies
Habitat: Cages, hutches, or enclosures
Diet: Herbivores – hay, veggies, pellets
Fun Fact: Guinea pigs "popcorn" (jump) when they're happy!

Alpacas

Species: Vicugna pacos
Habitat: Highlands and farmlands, native to South America
Diet: Herbivores – grass, hay, leaves
Fun Fact: Alpacas hum to communicate different feelings!

Two white ducks with yellow beaks swimming in greenish water, facing opposite directions.

Ducks

Species: 120+ domestic and wild types
Habitat: Ponds, wetlands, farms
Diet: Omnivores – plants, insects, small aquatic life
Fun Fact: Ducks preen with oil to keep their feathers waterproof!

Geese

Species: Common farm breeds like Embden and Toulouse
Habitat: Farms, wetlands, and grassy areas
Diet: Herbivores – grasses, grains, and aquatic plants
Fun Fact: Geese form lifelong bonds and mourn when separated

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