Animal farm · Sunshine Coast
An animal farm on the Sunshine Coast: meet the Fairhill farmyard
Meet our farm animals in Ninderry, just outside Yandina: chickens and chicks, ducks, miniature goats and baby goats, and guinea pigs, with Ranger-led farmyard sessions every day.
Farm animals to meet, hold and help care for
Looking for an animal farm on the Sunshine Coast where the kids can get hands-on? The Fairhill farmyard sits in the gardens at Ninderry, 5 minutes from Yandina and M1 exit 215, and our Rangers bring the farm animals to you on daily sessions at 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- Chickens and chicks. Free-ranging hens, and the latest hatch of chicks to hold at Cuddle Corner.
- Ducks. Free-range Muscovy ducks to feed as you walk through the farmyard.
- Miniature goats. Mini goats in the Pets' Paddock, and the miniature pygmy goat kids in the Kids' Barn.
- Guinea pigs. Our fluffiest residents, to feed on the Cuddle Corner & Farmyard Friends sessions.
Coming for the baby goats? Read baby goats on the Sunshine Coast, and if you would like chickens of your own, see our chickens for sale and the guide to keeping chickens on the Sunshine Coast.
Farmyard sessions, every day
Sessions run at 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm, each one described further down the page. Listen for the Gong and meet the Rangers at Reception. The farmyard is on a Day Pass or Membership, with the rest of Fairhill Adventures.
Animal farm questions
Which farm animals can we meet at Fairhill?
Chickens and the latest hatch of chicks, ducks, miniature goats and their baby goat kids, and guinea pigs. The miniature pygmy goat kids live in the Kids' Barn.
What time are the farmyard sessions?
Every day at 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Listen for the Gong and meet the Rangers at Reception.
Can we hold the baby goats?
Yes. Cuddle & Brush sessions with the baby mini goats run in the Kids' Barn at 8.30am, 12.30pm and 3pm.
Do I need a ticket for the animal farm?
Yes, the farmyard and Fairhill Adventures are on a Day Pass or Membership. Entry to the Nursery, the Country Store and the Gardens Café is free.
Where is the animal farm?
At Fairhill Adventure Gardens, 114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry, 5 minutes from Yandina and M1 exit 215 on the Sunshine Coast. We are open daily 8am-4pm.
Can I buy chickens at Fairhill?
Yes. We raise chickens here and sell chicks, pullets and laying hens. See a Ranger, ask at the Nursery, or browse what is ready on our chickens for sale page.
Anything else? Please use the livechat or the search bar on our website.
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What you can do right now
8.30am daily: Cuddle & Brush
Cuddle and brush the baby mini goats in the Kids' Barn. The gentlest way to start a Fairhill morning.
9.30am & 10.30am daily: Cuddle Corner & Farmyard Friends
Hold the latest hatch of chicks, feed the guinea pigs, meet the goats, visit the chicken farmyard and pets' paddock. Hands-on with the whole farmyard.
11.30am daily: Mini Goats' Promenade to Turtle Lake
Help take the grown up mini goats on their daily Promenade from their Walk-In Paddock to Turtle Lake. Join the daily walk down to the water and the ducks will be thrilled to see you, because you will feed the ducks while you're there.
12.30pm daily: Cuddle & Brush, then Catwalk-time
Cuddle and brush the baby miniature pygmy goat kids in The Kids' Barn, then it's "catwalk-time" with lead-training walks to the Lawn. Listen for the gong at Reception.
2pm daily: Afternoon Teatime for all the Farmyard
Help with the afternoon feeds and nighttime prep of all the chicks, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs and paddock goats. The best way to learn what it takes to care for your own pet and farmyard animals.
3pm daily: Cuddle & Brush and Goodnight Goats
Cuddle and brush the baby mini goats, then say goodnight as they get ready for bed time.
Pets' Paddock
Walk right in and meet our friendly mini goats in their own playtime paddock. Open every day.
Junior Rangers · Clever Kids Club
Children who are Annual Pass Members become Junior Rangers in our Clever Kids Club, building resilience, courage and respect for animals through play.
Learn moreThe Kids' Barn
Home to Fairhill's miniature pygmy goat kids. Come to Cuddle & Brush with the baby mini goats at 8.30am, 12.30pm or 3pm.
Learn moreFrom the farmyard
Meet our friendliest residents
Up close with the animals on our daily Ranger-led tours: real moments from real visits to the farmyard.
Meet the Guinea Pigs
Meet the Goats
Chickens Galore
Make every day an adventure
An Annual Pass unlocks unlimited visits across all three Realms, every Ranger-led adventure and every trail — with adults and carers always free.
Come for the Plants, stay for the exceptional Coffee and Food.
Free entry to the Country Store, Nursery, Gardens Café, Terrace Bar & Takeaway.
Table Reservations recommended Thursdays-Sundays: book a table
Fairhill Adventures every day
Ranger-led sessions every half past the hour in the mornings. Day Pass Tickets & Monthly/Annual Memberships. Booking recommended but not essential: see Adventures