Discover Ipswich Magazine 2020

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If you’ve got kids then you know that close encounters with animals never get old. Luckily we have an abundance of places where you can interact with furry friends. Here’s six places to visit that offer animal experiences. 6 Animal experiences

By Rocky Staff Writer @DiscoverIpswich

The Llama Farm – A new farm experience that offers visitors the chance to take a Llama for a walk, feed and pet them as well as take a Llama selfie or two. The Llama Farm has the largest herd of Llamas in Queensland as well as donkeys, goats, miniature ponies, peacocks, turkeys, guinea fowl and two maremma. Tours are available on weekends and school holidays by appointment.

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Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm – This charming hobby farm is home to sheep, lambs, alpacas, chickens, goats and geese. Children and adults can get up close and personal, pat and feed the animals. A coffee cart is available selling hot and cold drinks as well as homemade cakes, slices, muffins and other snacks.

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Koala Safari – Spicers Hidden Vale is offering Koala Safaris out of the Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre. The centre is conducting a koala research program and are tracking 26 koalas with joeys. Tour the wildlife centre then head out to locate and check the welfare of the koalas. The tour runs for two hours on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2.30 pm. After the two hours a cold beverage will be waiting for you. Cost is $75 with 75% going back into research projects. Bookings essential – for Spicers guests only.

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Ipswich Nature Centre – The Ipswich Nature Centre is home to a range of native Australian animals including dingoes, wallabies and bilbies as well as cute farm animals. Enjoy walking around the shady boardwalks for free, or book an Animal Encounter on Wednesdays and Fridays during school holidays, or Saturdays for groups of eight or more.

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Naughty Little Kids – Visit the goats and kids on the working farm which is open on Sundays for tours and cheese making demonstrations. Taste the award winning goats cheese, straight from the farm and gelato. Come and feed the goats and give them a cuddle.

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Summer Land Camels – Visit Australia’s largest wild camel training centre and dairy. Meet the camels and feed them, book a camel ride or a farm tour for a behind the scenes look. Onsite cafe and camel milk products available including cheese and gelato and their range of all natural skin care.

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