Make learning fun for kids by visiting the best Desaru petting zoos!
With rave reviews from many visitors, it will be a fun trip for both adults and kids alike.
We’ve picked our favorite petting zoos in Desaru and tips you need to know before you go.
Keep scrolling to find out what is unique about each Desaru petting zoo!
1. Desaru Mini Zoo
This highly-rated zoo has a large variety of friendly animals that you can interact with!
Tour around with a knowledgeable guide in this semi-sheltered location with free umbrella rentals. The experience takes around 2 hours with multiple food and drink stalls to stop by.
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What Kids Will Typically Enjoy At Desaru Mini Zoo:
- Carrying exotic animals such as snakes and sugar gliders
- Feeding different animals with specific diets
- Lots of mini activities to participate (additional cost) such as ATV and pony rides
Notes:
- Animal feeding is RM 20 per basket
- Feeding goats with milk is RM 3
- There is a café at the entrance
Opening Hours: Daily: 9:00 am – 7:00pm
Ticket Price:
Adult & Child: RM 20
Child (3 years old and below): Free
There are no e-hailing taxis near the zoo. Hence, the best mode of transport to get there is through a taxi to Desaru from Singapore.
I highly recommend JBTAXI.SG to bring you around!
2. Desaru Alpaca Farm
Despite its name, I was surprised to find many rare animal species such as ferrets, skunks, and meerkats!
You can tell that the farm owners take good care of their animals with its well-maintained facilities and healthy-looking animals.
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What Kids Will Typically Enjoy At Desaru Alpaca Farm:
- Interactive and educational personalized tour learning about each animal and its natural habitat
- Around 90% of the farm is sheltered
- Less crowded compared to other petting zoos
- Pony-riding activity for only RM 10
Notes:
- There is a weight limit of 60 kg for the pony ride
- You can feed the animals for RM 20 per food bowl
Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Ticket Price:
Adult: RM 35
Child (2 years old and below): RM 25
3. Mini Zoo At Desaru Fruit Farm
Located inside Desaru Fruit Farm, this petting zoo features adorable animals such as rabbits and goats!
There are two petting zoo sections: outdoor and indoor areas where you can get up-close and personal with your favorite farm animals!
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What Kids Will Typically Enjoy At Mini Zoo At Desaru Fruit Farm:
- Feeding food to the goats, miniature horses, capybaras, and alpacas
Notes:
- Outdoor petting zoo is part of the Desaru Fruit Farm package. Indoor petting zoo is not inclusive.
Opening Hours: Daily: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Ticket Price: Indoor petting zoo: RM 30
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