Joanna James
Desaru is a coastal town in Johor, Malaysia, and is known for its beautiful beaches. If you’re visiting Desaru with family, there are plenty of child-friendly attractions that your kids will enjoy. Make sure to visit the animal farms where they can interact with many different animals. Here are the top farms to visit:
Desaru Mini Zoo is a great place for your kids to view birds, reptiles, and exotic animals such as alpacas, hedgehogs, gliders, rabbits and goats. Kids will have plenty of fun petting and feeding these adorable mammals. Watch the colourful fish in the aquarium and take some photos to remember your trip. Most visitors generally spend two hours here and it’s easily accessible from hotels such as Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas.
The Desaru Ostrich Farm is another must-visit destination for families visiting Johor. There are over 100 ostriches on this farm, and children will have a truly interactive and educational experience. They can learn more about these giant birds, and there are guided tours where they can even feed the ostriches. One of the more memorable activities is standing on an ostrich egg to see how strong it is!
While this farm is popular for its tropical fruit orchards, the Desaru Fruit Farm also has a mini-zoo that your kids are sure to enjoy. Observe a variety of animals including rabbits, goats, chickens, and more. Children will be able to feed and pet them, making it an enjoyable experience. There are also guided tours, and safari rides around the farm. It’s a great way for kids to learn about agriculture and animals at the same time.
The Alpaca farm in Desaru is perfect for families with young children, and most visitors spend around an hour here. Though it’s not as large as other mini zoos, you’ll still find a range of small animals to keep your kids entertained. The staff members are friendly, and children will be able to watch animals like capybaras, alpacas, guinea pigs and even skunks up close, and feed and pet them.
Exploring the Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm is one of the best things to do in Desaru. Visitors will have a chance to see more than 1,000 crocodiles, including rare species. Children can learn more about these prehistoric reptiles, watch their feeding times, observe them in their natural habitat, and even hold baby crocs! There’s nothing to worry about as the experience is safe and well supervised. It's a great way to introduce kids to the importance of wildlife conservation.
This farm is located in Kluang, just outside Desaru. Kids can enjoy a variety of activities here, such as feeding the animals, and paying a visit to the goat pen. Visitors can view sheep, goats, rabbits and chickens. The farm also has a petting zoo where young children can play with smaller animals. This farm is set in beautiful rural surroundings and is the perfect spot for a family outing.
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