Animal Farms & Petting Zoos

Adding an animal farm or petting zoo to your event is a fantastic way to engage guests, create memorable experiences, and provide interactive entertainment for all ages. Whether you’re organizing a community festival, school fair, corporate family day, or private celebration, a petting zoo brings a unique charm that captivates children and adults alike. Here are the top five most meaningful reasons to include an animal farm at your event.

Creates a Unique and Interactive Experience

Unlike passive entertainment like stage shows or rides, a petting zoo offers hands-on interaction that keeps guests engaged. People love the chance to touch, feed, and interact with gentle farm animals, making the experience feel personal and special.

  • Encourages active participation, keeping guests entertained longer.
  • Creates lasting memories that families and friends will cherish.
  • Appeals to all ages—children, parents, and even grandparents enjoy the experience.

A school fair with a petting zoo sees children excitedly moving from station to station, feeding goats, petting bunnies, and learning about farm life, making it a standout attraction compared to traditional rides and stalls.

Set up shaded seating areas nearby so families can relax while their kids enjoy the petting zoo.

Attracts More Visitors and Keeps Them Engaged

Events that offer unique attractions tend to draw larger crowds, and a petting zoo is one of the most effective ways to increase foot traffic. People are naturally drawn to animals, and they tend to stay longer when there’s something fun and engaging to do.

  • Increases attendance by offering an attraction guests don’t experience every day.
  • Encourages families to stay at the event longer, increasing engagement with other activities.
  • Generates organic social media promotion as guests take and share photos of their animal interactions.

A community festival featuring a petting zoo sees an influx of families arriving early and staying throughout the day, as children repeatedly return to their favorite animals.

Set up a “Selfie with the Animals” station with a fun backdrop and encourage guests to share their photos using an event hashtag.

Enhances the Family-Friendly Atmosphere

A petting zoo instantly makes an event feel warm, welcoming, and family-oriented. It’s a wholesome, engaging activity that parents and children can enjoy together, creating meaningful shared moments.

  • Encourages family bonding through shared experiences.
  • Creates a relaxed, joyful environment that makes guests feel at home.
  • Appeals to multiple generations, from young kids to grandparents reminiscing about farm life.

At a corporate family day, employees and their families gather around the petting zoo, taking turns feeding baby lambs and petting rabbits, making the event feel more inclusive and community-driven.

Pair the petting zoo with other kid-friendly attractions like pony rides or face painting to create a well-rounded family experience.

Provides an Educational and Enriching Experience

Petting zoos are not just about fun—they’re also an opportunity to educate children and adults about farm animals, animal care, and nature. Learning through hands-on experiences fosters curiosity, responsibility, and empathy for animals.

  • Teaches kids about different animal species, their behaviors, and how to care for them.
  • Promotes respect for nature and responsible pet ownership.
  • Engages children in a way that makes learning fun and memorable.

A school event features a petting zoo with an educational component where students learn about sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and the role of farm animals in daily life.

Ask the petting zoo provider if they offer mini educational talks or demonstrations to further enrich the experience.

Boosts Social Media Engagement and Event Promotion

People love sharing adorable moments with animals, making a petting zoo a natural magnet for social media engagement. Photos and videos of guests interacting with animals generate buzz and free promotion for your event.

  • Increases event visibility as attendees post pictures and videos online.
  • Encourages positive word-of-mouth marketing as guests share their favorite moments.
  • Creates user-generated content that can be used to promote future events.

At a shopping center event, visitors take photos with baby goats and bunnies, tagging the location and event organizers on Instagram, drawing even more people to attend.

Organize a “Best Animal Selfie” contest with a small prize to encourage even more social media engagement.


Hiring an animal farm or petting zoo is more than just adding a cute attraction to your event—it’s about creating lasting memories, boosting engagement, and offering a unique, interactive experience that appeals to all ages. From attracting visitors and encouraging social media buzz to promoting education and family bonding, a petting zoo is a fantastic addition to any gathering.

If you want to make your event truly special, a petting zoo is an easy and effective way to bring fun, learning, and a little bit of farm magic to your attendees. Whether it’s a festival, school fair, corporate event, or private party, hiring an animal farm guarantees smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments!

Dive a bit deeper into making your event with an animal farm an unforgettable experience here.

Find Animal Farms & Petting Zoos Suppliers Who’ll Bring Your Event to Life!

Let us help you find Animal Farms & Petting Zoos suppliers whom service the areas your event is held in by searching for your city/town below.

When you choose local Animal Farms & Petting Zoos suppliers, you tap into firsthand knowledge of the area, gain easier access to reliable recommendations, and often enjoy more responsive, personal service. Plus, supporting nearby businesses helps strengthen your community’s economy. It all adds up to a smoother, and more positive, lasting memories for everyone involved.

One minor drawback is that your choices may be a bit more limited than if you also looked beyond your local area, but this can often be balanced out by the unique benefits and personal touch local suppliers bring.

Explore Mobile Animal Farms and Petting Zoos for your event

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos in Melbourne & Victoria

Delight in a world of furry friends at your Victorian event with mobile animal farms and petting zoos. Whether in Melbourne’s urban embrace or regional festivals, our vendors offer engaging experiences into Victorian countryside charm. Each event becomes interactive, letting guests connect with nature and enjoy hands-on encounters, creating a delightful and memorable atmosphere.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
2U EVENT HIRE Farm animals Melbourne 0402 929 399
Animals 2 U Farm animals Bendigo 0405 002 377
Animals of Oz Reptiles Melbourne 0418 318 774
Animals on the Move Farm animals, Rabbits Gembrook 1300 760 354
Aussie Farm Animals Farm animals, Rabbits Melbourne 0447 074 465
Aussie Wildlife Displays Native wildlife Melbourne 0437 355 560
Billabong Ranch Farm animals Moama 03 5483 5122
Black Snake Productions Reptiles Melbourne 0432 143 228
Butterfly Adventures Butterfly Melbourne 0413 995 525
Chookery Nook & Co Animal Farm Petting Paddock Farm animals Euroa 0409 565 093
Collingwood Children’s Farm Farm animals Melbourne 03 9417 5806
EnviroEDU Native wildlife Mildura 0418 477 557
Farmer Darryl’s Mobile Animal Farm Farm animals Kyneton 03 5422 1668 / 0419 514 103
Grubby Gumboots Mobile Farm Farm animals, Rabbits Meredith 0427 480 622
Jamie And Kim’s Mobile Zoo Reptiles Ararat 0419 533 812
Little Sherwood Pty Ltd Farm animals Melbourne 0433 501 165
Love Me Like A Reptil Reptiles Melbourne 0449 578 276
Mcwaddleduk Mobile Farm Farm animals Wodonga 0421 229 976
Melbourne’s Pony Parties Horses, Ponies Melbourne 0417 330 948
Myuna Farm Mobile Ark Farm animals Melbourne 0407 514 604
Parklands Mobile Animal Farm Farm animals Melbourne 0408 171 636
Party Pets 2U Farm animals Melbourne 0436 393 390
Paws Claws And Scales Reptiles Melbourne 0407 789 122
Peninsula Mobile Farm Farm animals Melbourne 0419 049 264
Rain, Hayne and Shine Farmyard Farm animals Melbourne 03 5983 1691
Reptile Encounters Reptiles Melbourne 1300 427 627
Roaming Reptiles Reptiles Melbourne 0418 227 083
Snake Busters Reptiles Melbourne 03 9812 3322 or 0412 777 211
Snakebusters Australian Snakeman Reptiles Melbourne 0412 777 211
The Big Goose Farm animals Melbourne 0459 911 549
The Snake Hunter Reptiles Melbourne 0403 875 409
Tracey And Steve’s Mobile Farm Farm animals Melbourne 0431 754 355
Wild Action Mobile zoo Native wildlife Melbourne 0419 385 245
Wildlife Xposure PTY. LTD Native wildlife Melbourne 0419 822 399

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos in Adelaide & across South Australia

Mobile animal farms become a delightful highlight at SA’s events, adding wonders to Adelaide and vibrant regions. With a variety of friendly animals, they create joyous and educational moments. Whether at a music festival or community celebration, these attractions cater to diverse tastes, ensuring each occasion is culturally vibrant and filled with hands-on experiences.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
Animals Anonymous Reptiles Adelaide 0419 027 525
Rainbow Animal Farm Farm animals Adelaide 0414 565 872
Rainbow Pony Parties Horses, Ponies, Ducks Adelaide 0414 565 872
The Farm Barn Farm animals Adelaide 08 8388 7289
Wilbur’s Wildlife Adelaide & across South Australia 0497 896 602

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos in Sydney and New South Wales

Transform your NSW event into a haven of joy with mobile animal farms and petting zoos. Craft memorable moments in Sydney’s bustling streets or regional NSW landscapes, where curated experiences bring the enchantment of farm life. From cuddly lambs to friendly goats, these attractions add a rural touch to community fairs, corporate events, or family gatherings, fostering delightful connections with nature.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
Australian Wildlife Displays Native wildlife Sydney 0417 899 466
Crocodile Encounters Reptiles Copacabana 0419 404 244 & 0414 404 046
Dragon Training Mobile Zoo Reptiles Sydney 0497 378 962
Farm Friends Mobile Petting Zoo Farm animals, Rabbits Sydney 0477 711 622
Feathered Friends Birds Sydney 0490 701 157
Feature Creatures Native wildlife Sydney 0417 683 118
Fun Incursion Sydney 1300 030 312
Get Wild Animal Experiences Reptiles Sydney 0477 100 604
Golden Ridge Animal Farm, sydney Farm animals Sydney 02 9651 1028
Johns Reptile Awareness Displays Reptiles Wyong 0416 922 282 & 0425 237 682
Kidz Zoo Farm animals, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs Sydney 0412 907 448
Kindifarm Farm animals Sydney 0415 708 708
Live Reptile Displays Reptiles Sydney 0415 448 844
Matilda’s Farmyard Nursery Farm animals Shellharbour 0403 621 676
Me & Zoo Reptiles Sydney 0422 624 443
Misty Ridge Cuddly Animal Farm Farm animals Sydney 02 4576 1407 & 0429 042 897
Oakvale Wildlife Park Farm animals Sydney 02 4982 6222
Old Kentucky Mobile Animal Farm Farm animals Sydney 0417 402 098
Pets & Critters Farm animals, Rabbits Bowraville 0497 261 410
Pony Memories Horses, Ponies Sydney 0416 303 593
Quamby Park Farm Stay and Petting Zoo Farm animals Bendick Murrell 0439 134 040
Reptile Solutions Reptiles Wauchope 0450 430 480
Reptiles On The Go Reptiles Sydney 0433 99 6519
Reptiles Up Close Reptiles Sydney 0410 629 667
Sweet Valley Baby Animals & Produce Co. Farm animals Sydney 0477 279 680
Sydney Children’s Farm Farm animals Sydney 02 9651 1028
Sydney Mobile Animal Farms Farm animals Sydney -
Walkabout Reptiles Reptiles Sydney 02 4754 4876

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos in Canberra and Australian Capital Territory

In the Australian Capital Territory, mobile animal farms add a touch of rural delight to events in Canberra. Whether it’s a government function or a private celebration, these experiences bring an array of friendly animals, adding a delightful and educational element to the sophisticated ambiance of the capital.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
Canberra Reptile Zoo Reptiles Canberra 02 6253 8533

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos in Gold Coast & Brisbane and across Queensland

Bring the farm to your Queensland event with captivating mobile animal farms and petting zoos. Whether on the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast, these experiences ensure guests enjoy hands-on animal interactions. Beyond typical attractions, they contribute to Queensland’s laid-back spirit, turning each occasion into an educational and delightful affair.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
3 Ponies Petting Farm Farm animals Brisbane 0419 543 526
Amazing Animals to You Farm animals Elimbah 0452 646 257
Barnyard Babies Farm animals Brisbane 07 3200 0334
Brisbane Pony Parties Farm animals Brisbane 0414 554 416
Cool Companions Native wildlife Brisbane 07 3814 0100
Ewenique Hobby Farm Farm animals, Rabbits Ipswich 0410 487 263
Guest Ranch Mobile Animal Farm South East Queensland 0422 394 474
HANDS ON WILDLIFE Native wildlife Townsville 0437 056 156
Jarravale Alpacas & Miniature Animal Farm Alpacas Brisbane 0437 348 762
Mini Mates Miniature Horse & Pony Farm Horses, Ponies, Ducks Brisbane 07 3349 1910
Minibeast Wildlife Insects Cairns 0434 998 263
Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms Farm animals Australia wide 0428 777 051
Pony Parties Gold Coast Tweed Horses, Ponies Gold Coast 0423 007 828
Snake Boss Reptile Shows Reptiles Brisbane 0400 140 800
The Odd Squad Petting Zoo Farm animals Brisbane 0431 539 620
True Blue Reptiles Reptiles Gold Coast 0431 093 181
Trulander Petting Zoo Farm animals Emerald 0407 460 703
Urban Reptiles Reptiles Brisbane 0419 443 466
White Ridge Farm Farm animals Moreton Bay 0417 774 559
Wild Rangers Native wildlife Gold Coast 0403 029 351
Wildcall Wildlife Shows Native wildlife Brisbane 0403 713 452
Zoo To You Farm animals Cairns 0415 696 439

Add a touch of rural wonder to WA’s events with charming mobile animal farms and petting zoos. From Perth to Fremantle, these experiences bring nature’s delight to diverse landscapes. Committed to quality, they enhance family-friendly festivals or corporate functions, offering varied hands-on encounters for a memorable and engaging event.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
A Farmyard on Wheels Farm animals Perth 0418 943 321
Ausark Wildlife Education Native wildlife Perth 0416 973 780
Barn Babes Mobile Animal Farm Farm animals, Rabbits Perth 0417 959 076
Barnyard Buddies Mobile Animal Farm Farm animals, Rabbits Perth 0421 008 198
Critters Up Close Native wildlife Perth 0407 000 012
Denmark Animal Farm & Pentland Alpaca Stud Farm animals Denmark 08 9840 9262
Lorraine’s Party Ponies Farm animals Perth 08 9296 4059
Meet The Animals Farm animals Perth 1300 984 343
Radical Reptiles Reptiles Perth 0421 136 883
Reptile & Grow Reptiles Perth 08 9527 2245
Slithers & Slides Native wildlife Perth 0434 574 920
Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm Farm animals Perth 08 9296 2900
WESTOZ Wildlife Native wildlife Perth 0420 570 432

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos in Hobart and across Tasmania

Discover the wonders of mobile animal farms in Tasmania, adding a sprinkle of rural charm to events against breathtaking landscapes. These experiences create joy and educational interactions, complementing the whimsical charm of gatherings in this picturesque state.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
Ashdale Miniature Farm Farm animals, Rabbits Simpson's Bay 0478 228 564
Baby Baas & Tiny Trotters – Mobile Animal Nursery Farm animals Hobart 0435 126 465
Tandara Pony Rides Tasmania Horses, Ponies Frankford -

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos in Darwin and across Northern Territory

Immerse your NT event in the excitement of hands-on animal encounters with mobile animal farms. From Darwin to the vast Outback, these experiences turn events into refreshing celebrations, capturing the unique spirit and adventure of the NT.

Supplier Speciality Areas Serviced Phone No.
Top End Critters Reptiles Darwin 0429 940 515

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