Baby mini goats
Cuddle and brush the miniature pygmy goat kids in the Kids' Barn, then help with their lead-training walks to the Lawn.
The Animal Farmyard
Animals for the whole family
Family-friendly animal experiences near the Sunshine Coast
At Fairhill in Ninderry, kids cuddle baby mini goats, hold the newest chicks and feed the guinea pigs with our Rangers, every day. Native birds, turtles and water dragons share the gardens with us.
Visitor ReviewsHeard at the gate4.9 average from recent visitors
Real words from real families who've spent their day with us in the gardens.
Taryn George
November 2026
My daughter and I had a lovely morning at Fairhill Gardens. Feeding the chickens, goats and ducks....
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November 2026
A quaint beautiful little spot with a touch of old English farm life
Jamie
November 2026
Love this place, and the team! Cheers K
Elise Kovacs
November 2026
Karel the witch and Flora were absolutely amazing..so friendly and welcoming & very helpful. Such a....
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November 2026
Love this place so good for kids! Karen and flora are the best
Isaac J
October 2026
Awesome vibe! Great service around the animals and amazing prices for plants
A botanic garden with a farmyard
Searching for a family-friendly wildlife park near the Sunshine Coast? Fairhill Adventure Gardens is a native botanic garden, nursery and café with a farmyard, rather than a zoo or wildlife park. Children meet our farm animals up close with a Ranger beside them, and native wildlife lives freely in the gardens around you.
Gates open at 8am. The Ranger-led farmyard sessions run every half past the hour through the morning, with two more in the afternoon, and there is plenty to do at your own pace in between.
Meet the farmyard
The animals your kids can meet
The newest chicks
Hold the latest hatch of chicks at Cuddle Corner. Gentle hands only, with a Ranger right beside you.
Guinea pigs
Help feed the guinea pigs their favourite treats. They are some of the fluffiest residents in the farmyard.
Meet the guinea pigs
Mini goats on the Promenade
Walk into the Pets' Paddock to meet the mini goats, and help take them on their daily Promenade to Turtle Lake.
Chickens and ducks
Feed the chickens on the Animal Farmyard Walkthrough and the free-range Muscovy ducks, at your own pace.
Every day with the Rangers
Listen for the Gong & meet at Reception
8.30am: 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: 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: Mini Goats' Promenade to Turtle Lake
Help take the mini goats on their daily Promenade to Turtle Lake. Join the daily walk down to the water.
12.30pm: 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: 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: Cuddle & Brush and Goodnight Goats
Cuddle and brush the baby mini goats, then say goodnight as they get ready for bed time.
At your own pace
- G.O.A.T Playbarn, open all day (nap time for the littlest goats 11am–12.30pm)
- Animal Farmyard Walkthrough, with chickens to feed
- Free-range Muscovy ducks to feed
- Pets' Paddock walk-in with the dwarf goats (Promenade to Turtle Lake 11.30am–12 noon)
The full day, with trails, dig zones and more, is on Fairhill Adventures.
Native wildlife
Wildlife in the gardens
The gardens are home to more than 73 bird species. Look for turtles at Turtle Lake and water dragons sunning themselves on warm stones, and keep an eye out for native butterflies. These are wild animals, so every visit is a little different.
Fairhill takes part in the Land for Wildlife program. Read more in birds, butterflies and turtles at Fairhill, or explore the Wild Nature realm and the rainforest.
Good to know
- Suitable for all ages, with adult supervision.
- Open daily, 8am-4pm.
- Booking is recommended, as spots are limited.
- 114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry QLD 4561.
Make a day of it with lunch at The Gardens Café and see what's on this weekend.
Planning a visit?
Ask us about the animals
Wondering which session suits your little ones, or bringing a group? Send us your question and the team will come back to you by email.
Questions families ask
Where can I find family-friendly wildlife parks near the Sunshine Coast?
If you'd like your children to meet animals up close, Fairhill Adventure Gardens at Ninderry is a native botanic garden with a farmyard. Our Rangers lead farmyard sessions every day, where kids cuddle the baby mini goats, hold the newest chicks and feed the guinea pigs, and native birds, water dragons and turtles live in the gardens. Fairhill is not a zoo or wildlife park, so there are no exotic animals or zoo enclosures.
Is Fairhill a wildlife park or a zoo?
No. Fairhill is a native botanic garden, nursery and café with a farmyard. The animals children meet are farm animals: baby mini goats, chicks, chickens, guinea pigs and ducks. Native wildlife lives freely in the gardens, so what you spot changes from day to day.
Which animals can kids meet at Fairhill?
The baby miniature pygmy goat kids in the Kids' Barn, the mini goats in the Pets' Paddock, the latest hatch of chicks, the chickens, the guinea pigs and the free-range Muscovy ducks.
Can children hold or feed the animals?
Yes, with a Ranger alongside. Children can cuddle and brush the baby mini goats, hold the newest chicks, feed the guinea pigs, and feed the chickens and the ducks.
What time are the animal sessions?
The Ranger-led farmyard sessions run every day at 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Listen for the Gong and meet at Reception. The gardens are open daily, 8am-4pm.
What ages is it suitable for?
All ages, with adult supervision.
Do we need to book?
Booking is recommended as spots are limited. You can book your visit from the Fairhill homepage.
What native wildlife might we see in the gardens?
The gardens are home to more than 73 bird species. Families often spot turtles at Turtle Lake and water dragons sunning themselves on warm stones, along with native butterflies. They are wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed.
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