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Meet Our Wonderful Animal Family

Welcome to Rathdowney Petting Zoo, where fresh country air, friendly animals and simple family moments come together. Visit us on Bigriggan Road in Rathdowney to feed, meet and make memories with our much-loved farm animals.

Open Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm Bigriggan Road, Rathdowney, Queensland

A Little Love of Animals

Rathdowney Petting Zoo began with something simple: a love of animals and the joy of sharing them with others. Seeing the excitement and joy our friendly animals brought our visitors, inspired us to create a welcoming country-farm experience.

Today, we invite families to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air and make wonderful memories together. Come meet our animal family and enjoy a genuine slice of country life in Rathdowney.

Prices & Experiences

Make a day of it at Rathdowney Petting Zoo with simple country fun for the whole family. Admission includes a small cup of animal food, with pony experiences available for an extra special hello.

Petting Zoo Entry — $10

Your $10 entry includes a small cup of animal food to help you meet our friendly farm family. Additional food is available: small cup $3 or large cup $5.

Pony Rides — $15

Enjoy a gentle pony ride for $15. Enclosed shoes are required, and rides are supervised for everyone’s safety.

Pony Meet-and-Greet — $10

Get up close with our miniature pony crew for $10 and enjoy a memorable animal encounter. All interactions are supervised and depend on animal comfort, welfare and availability.

Come Meet the Family

Bring the family for a relaxed country adventure at Rathdowney Petting Zoo. Meet friendly goats, fluffy chicks, ponies, horses, camels, Highland cattle and more, with animal interactions guided by their comfort and availability.

No bookings are needed—just turn up on Saturday or Sunday between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. We can’t wait to welcome you to Bigriggan Road, Rathdowney.

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Meet Our Animals

Get up close with the friendly characters who make Rathdowney Petting Zoo special. From tiny chicks and cuddly guinea pigs to magnificent camels and shaggy Highland cows, every animal has a story and a personality of its own.

Animal interactions are supervised and depend on each animal’s comfort, welfare and availability.

Guinea Pigs & Fluffy Chicks

Tiny, gentle favourites for little animal lovers.

The Goat Gang

Meet Milkshake, Shadow, Pickles, Tickles, Big Ears and Bambi.

Trumpy & Our Woolly Friends

Meet our resident attention seeker and his sheepy friends.

Big Boy Bruce & the Camels

Come face-to-face with our impressive camel crew.

The Horse Gang

Our beautiful horses bring calm, warmth and plenty of personality.

The Miniature Pony Crew

Charlie, Curly, Evie, Little Bit and Sprinkle Cakes are small but full of charm.

Highland Cows & Cattle

Meet Hilli, Buttercup, Cooper and Oreo.

Little Pigs

Meet Maple and Dumpling, our resident piggies.

Ducks & Sebastopol Geese

Claude, Coco, Ruffles and Frizz add plenty of feathered charm.

Visitor Information

Ready to plan a visit to Rathdowney Petting Zoo? Here’s everything you need to know before you arrive, including our entry prices, opening hours and important safety information. Have a little look through so you’re ready for a wonderful day of country fun with our animal family! Have more questions? Email us at hello@rathdowneypettingzoo.com.au or complete the form below.

A Little Glimpse Of Farm Life!

Take a peek at life around Rathdowney Petting Zoo, where friendly faces, cheeky characters and special little moments are all part of the everyday magic!