Paradise Country (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Paradise Country?
What makes it 92% Kids-Friendly: Primary-age children can feed kangaroos, ride ponies, dash through Pig’s Playground and learn at lively shearing shows; fenced play, shade and toilets keep the visit smooth for parents.
Positives:
- Included Animal Encounters: Most wildlife feeding and shows are covered by entry tickets, so you get value for money.
- Easy Access: Wide paths, pram parking spots and wheelchair hire make it simple to navigate with young kids.
Challenges:
- Extra Fees for Extras: Pony rides, photo encounters and gold panning cost extra and can add up quickly.
- Limited Shade in Paddocks: Some animal areas have minimal canopy cover. Plan feeding sessions during cooler hours.
What is Paradise Country?
- A working livestock farm and open-air park preserving Australia’s pastoral traditions
- A wildlife facility housing native species such as kangaroos, koalas and wombats within naturalistic paddocks
- A heritage farm site featuring historic rural buildings, a stock horse arena and a shearing shed for live demonstrations
What is so special about Paradise Country for with kids?
- Feed free-roaming kangaroos and pet baby farm animals
- Watch sheep shearing, whip-cracking and stock horse demos
- Join Shaun the Sheep’s barnyard dance and meet-and-greet
- Let kids climb and cool off in the playground and water play
- Try hands-on gold panning and keep your treasures
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: This timeframe covers key animal shows, feeding sessions, and a quick playground break without tiring young children.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Paradise Country
Wildlife Walkabout & Animal Nursery:
Feed kangaroos and wallabies in the free-roam paddock. Pet lambs, piglets and calves in the nursery.
Tip: Bring a small pouch of feed from Guest Services and let kids hand-feed under keeper supervision.
Sheep Shearing & Stock Horse Arena Shows:
Watch expert shearers trim sheep and stockmen herd sheep with whip-cracking and whip-throwing demos.
Tip: Check the show schedule on entry and arrive 5 minutes early for front-row views.
Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet:
Join a barnyard dance with Shaun, Bitzer and friends. Great for silly photos and kid engagement.
Tip: Plan this between tractor rides and lunch to break up walking for little legs.
Pig’s Playground & Water Play:
Let kids climb multi-level towers in the fenced playground. Cool off at the hand-pump water play.
Tip: Pack a towel and change of clothes for the water area. Supervision seating is shaded nearby.
Gold Panning & Opal Mining:
Try panning for gold or hunting for opals in a safe display area. Keep whatever you find.
Tip: Book your spot early at Guest Services; wear closed-toe shoes and bring a small bag for finds.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Paradise Country
- Download the Show Schedule: Grab a printed schedule or take a photo of it on entry to plan your route efficiently.
- Bring Snacks & Water: Pack light snacks and refillable bottles to avoid queueing and high prices at food outlets.
- Arrive Early: Get to the first sheep shearing show to secure front seats and avoid crowding.
Reviews of Paradise Country
Margaret Timms
Paradise Country was a lovely, low-key change of pace after the hustle and bustle of the bigger theme parks like Movie World and Sea World. It offered a more relaxed atmosphere, with a rural charm that was refreshing. The shows were surprisingly engaging—especially the stockman and horse shows, which gave a nice insight into Aussie farm life. It was great to see characters like Shaun the Sheep, w...
Michelin
We had such a good day at the farm. It’s really spacious and relaxed, and the animals are super friendly. The kids had a blast brushing the goats and checking out all the animals up close. The tractor ride was fun, and the $10 pony rides are a great option for the little ones. We also caught the sheepdog show—it was honestly one of the highlights, really fun to watch. You can even take a photo wi...
T E Dorward
This is a cute little wildlife park that also features some domesticated livestock. There are photo opportunities with koalas and dingoes, and twice daily lorikeet feeding (to watch, not participate in). You can do a Farmstay experience and sleep over "glamping"-style. We did the Koala Breakfast encounter, which consisted of a buffet cooked breakfast and the opportunity to view a koala having the...
Nici Harding
Absolutely loved it here the animals were so cute and was great atmosphere. The kids had a great time brushing the goats and looking at all the animals. They have a tractor ride that takes u around and $10 pony rides which is great. Will definitely be returning
Cindy Harrington
Really basic. Shows were underdone, short, not interesting. Shaun the sheep show could have been fun, but was about 3 minutes of dancing to music .. what a shame. Wouldn't have taken much to add a 15 min play for the kids. Not many kangaroos, or variety in animals. Lone Pine is a better bet for families.
When is the best time to visit Paradise Country (Gold Coast, Australia)?
Summer (Dec–Feb) can exceed 30 °C: bring hats, sunscreen and refillable water. Winter mornings are cool: wear layers. Weekdays are quieter outside school holidays.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Park entry (4 tickets) | AUD 130 |
| Lunch at Farmhouse Restaurant | AUD 50 |
| Koala photo encounter | AUD 30 |
| Gold-panning session | AUD 15 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 225 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Production Dr, Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia
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