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Desaru Alpaca Farm

📍 Bandar Penawar, Johor

4.6(470 Google reviews)

Exceptional interactive animal farm in Desaru with cassowaries, capybaras, ferrets, camels, and more. Guided tours let children feed, touch, and carry many animals. Well-maintained facilities with clean toilets and parking.

Hands-on animal interactionPassionate knowledgeable guideWide animal varietyHidden gemEducationalGreat for all ages
★★★★★Featured review by Collin Ng

Don't be misled by the name, this is not just an alpaca farm. We had a great time interacting with / carrying most of the animals here! The little had the most fun playing with the ferrets and will definitely want to be back again. The staff made our experience so enjoyable, introducing the fun characteristic of each unique creatures here!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Animal-loving families of all ages will find this one of the best hands-on farm experiences in Johor. The guided format keeps children engaged and learning throughout — there is no passive observation here. Young children gravitate to the calm capybaras and playful ferrets; older kids and teens enjoy the more exotic species.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pay extra for fruit baskets to feed the animals — every reviewer calls it worthwhile
Expect a full guided tour covering each animal's temperament and characteristics
🎟️Plan for at least two hours to cover the full variety of species
🚗Facilities include clean toilets, a rest area, and spacious parking

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

470 Google reviews

Hands-on feeding and carrying animals40%
Knowledgeable passionate guide30%
Wide variety beyond alpacas20%
Good facilities and parking10%
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Collin Ng

4 months ago

Don't be misled by the name, this is not just an alpaca farm. We had a great time interacting with / carrying most of the animals here! The little had the most fun playing with the ferrets and will definitely want to be back again. The staff made our experience so enjoyable, introducing the fun characteristic of each unique creatures here!

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Muhamad Fadli Mohamad

2 months ago

Desaru Alpaca Farm is a fantastic family-friendly place with a great variety of animals and very good facilities. Beyond the alpacas, there are many animals to see and learn about—colorful birds, fish, chickens, cows, camels, and even snakes for visitors who enjoy something a bit more adventurous. The animal areas are well arranged, so it’s easy to move from one section to another and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. A special highlight for us was the capybara — kids absolutely love them! They are so calm, cute, and entertaining to watch, and this became our children’s favorite part of the visit. It’s a great spot for families because the variety keeps kids excited the whole time, and they get to experience more than just one type of animal. Facilities are also well prepared. Parking is spacious and convenient, making it easy for families to come in without stress. The toilets are available and clean, and there are resting areas where you can take a break, especially if you’re visiting with young children. The overall place feels well managed, with a smooth visitor flow and a comfortable environment for taking photos and spending quality time together. Overall, it’s a fun, educational, and relaxing place with friendly animals, great family vibes, and good facilities. Highly recommended for a weekend trip with kids!

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Loh Yi Bing

2 months ago

Definitely recommend this farm to everyone. This farm has a wide variety of animals and most imptly it allows close up experience with the animals! Owner was passionate about his animals and gave an informative guided tour about the animals. We could feed, touch and even carry the animals! The variety of animals is much more that you would imagine, ranging from the highly popular animals like alpaca, capybara to the more unique animals, less common animals like cassowary, ferret, meerkat, racoon, emu, skunk to the common animals like peacock, goats, deer, goose, rooster, horse, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs .

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Tony Tan

a month ago

This small pet farm is a hidden gem with an incredible variety of animals—from cassowaries and capybaras to different breeds of chickens, ostriches, and more. The guide was outstanding: extremely detailed in explaining each animal and patient when allowing us to interact and even pet them. It was both educational and enjoyable, making the visit truly memorable. Highly recommended for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking for a unique experience.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Desaru Alpaca Farm's name undersells it dramatically — dozens of species including capybaras, ferrets, ostriches, cassowaries, and exotic birds are all accessible for close interaction. The owner-guided tours are detailed, covering each animal's temperament and characteristics. Children can feed, touch, and carry most animals. Paying extra for fruit baskets unlocks the full feeding experience that reviewers unanimously recommend.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

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