livona farm, moorooduc
This one’s for the animal lovers. Livona Farm in Moorooduc offers farm based support services which focus on the therapeutic and restorative role animals play in our social and emotional wellbeing.
This one’s for the animal lovers.
Livona Farm in Moorooduc offers farm based support services which focus on the therapeutic and restorative role animals play in our social and emotional wellbeing.
With donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs and chickens on site, visitors are treated to an open ended style of encounter that centres around gentle and meaningful connection with animals. Whether that means engaging in hands-on farm activities or simply sharing space with the beautiful (and hairy!) souls - it is entirely up to you!
Enter the field of donkeys (who absolutely LOVE a groom) or cosy up with the goats and sheep. Be charmed by the three (not so little) pigs - Pearl, Barry and Boris who can be found setting up camp in their enclosure or socialising with the goats through the fence.
The moment you drive through the gates of Livona you can tell the place has been built with love. With a background in nursing and qualifications in education support, Leigh the owner has created a space whose sole purpose is to positively contribute to the lives of all people and animals involved. Livona is a very special experience that will stick with children (and grownups) for a long time to come.
Sessions run from 30 minutes to an hour and must be booked through their website. Designed for groups of 1 - 4 people, Livona caters for children approximately 6 years of age and up (though under 10s must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
Mamma’s special mentions:
Head just a few minutes down the road and you will find Devilbend Farm Beer Co. which not only offers delicious food and beer but a great little outdoor play area for the kids!
little sherwood petting zoo, drouin
If you're looking for the ultimate family fun, and budget-friendly day trip, head to Little Sherwood Petting Zoo in Drouin South — a place where you can enjoy fur, fun, and yummy food!
It is actual animal lovers heaven! (Especially if you are anything like this Mamma and are unapologetically obsessed with piggies!)
If you're looking for the ultimate family fun - and budget-friendly - day trip, head to Little Sherwood Petting Zoo in Drouin South — a place where you can enjoy fur, fun, and yummy food!
It is actual animal lovers heaven! (Especially if you are anything like this Mamma and are unapologetically obsessed with piggies!)
Here you get to cuddle a baby goat (how adorable are their jumpers!) feed friendly donkeys, sheep, and chickens, and give a gentle pat to the fluffiest bunnies you've ever seen. In a separate pen a group of cheeky piglets trot about with their little piggy tails wagging, while hungry alpacas and llamas eye you up for snacks — and yes, you can feed them too! If you're lucky, you'll even get to feed the gorgeous Highland cows.
But if gorgeous animals aren’t enough, kids will also love the massive playground, play sheds, and tents with blackboards, toys, and enough space to burn off some energy.
And if you’re a bit peckish, there’s a crepe truck. Serving up yummy sweet crepes, hot chips, hot drinks and milkshakes - it’s just what you need to fill up your tummy!
Oh, and keep your eyes peeled — a playful Bengal cat might just slink by for a quick hello!
*Please be very watchful of your children here and make sure kids are sitting down when holding the goats, and are respectful of the animals and never chase them!
the nitty gritty
315 Fisher Rd, Drouin West 3188
OPEN
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 4pm
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Mamma’s special mentions: If you are still hungry - head to 2 Waters Cafe in Longwarry!
