Animal Feeding Farms in Nakhon Pathom: 5 Places Where Kids Really Feed Sheep, Buffalo and Rabbits
Farms and animal parks in Nakhon Pathom where kids feed the animals themselves, in Nakhon Chai Si, Kamphaeng Saen, Salaya and Sam Phran, with hours and feed prices where a source confirms them, and safety tips for little ones.
Your child sees sheep in a storybook every night, and then one day gets to feed grass to a real one and laughs so loudly the whole farm hears. That is the moment that makes the drive out of town worth it.
Nakhon Pathom has a lot of farm-style cafes, most of them not far from Bangkok, but not every one lets kids properly feed the animals. We picked only places where kids do it themselves, there is shade to rest in and there is food for the parents. Cafes with a small animal corner for a short stop are in kid-friendly cafes in Nakhon Pathom.
Where is each farm, and how do we get there from Bangkok?
Quick Answer: The Salaya side is closest to Bangkok, then Sam Phran and Nakhon Chai Si. Kamphaeng Saen is the furthest and best as a full-day trip.
| Area | Farm | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Salaya, Phutthamonthon | The Salaya Leisure Park | A half-day from Bangkok |
| Sam Phran | Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo | Older kids who want to see shows |
| Nakhon Chai Si | Lhor Liang Farm, Dubua Cafe | Half a day to a full day, close to each other |
| Kamphaeng Saen | The Ugly Duckling Learning Farm | A full day, kids aged 4 to 7 |
How do little kids feed animals safely?
Quick Answer: Stay right next to your child, have them hold food on a flat palm or use a tray, and wash hands with soap every time after touching animals.
- Flat palm: animals will not nip fingers. Teach your child before you reach the pen.
- Never behind big animals: buffalo, horses and elephants can step back if startled.
- No hands in mouths until they are washed. Hand gel helps, but soap and water is better.
- Free-roaming animals, like the wild boar at Lhor Liang Farm, are for watching from a distance, not chasing.
Which farm suits which age?
Quick Answer: Little ones do best at farms with small animals and shade. Older kids enjoy farms with activities to try or shows to watch.
- 1 to 3: Lhor Liang Farm (rabbits, lambs, a shallow pool) and Dubua Cafe
- 4 to 7: The Ugly Duckling Learning Farm and The Salaya Leisure Park
- 4 and up: Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
What to bring to a farm
Quick Answer: Small cash for animal feed, wet wipes, hand gel, a hat, a change of clothes and shoes that can get dirty.
For Lhor Liang Farm, bring swimwear and a towel too. To build a full day with other places, see a one-day family trip in Nakhon Pathom and finish with dinner at one of the kid-friendly restaurants in Nakhon Pathom.
Check before you go
Quick Answer: Opening hours, entry fees, feed prices and show times change. Message the page or call before you leave home every time.
The information on this page was checked on 10 October 2026 against the reviews and sources listed below. Most prices come from visitors’ reviews, not announcements from the farms themselves, so treat them as a rough guide.
The animals do not need to be big or unusual. Feeding one with their own hand is a memory your child will keep for a long time.
All 5 places, with details
Opening hours and prices last checked October 2026. Prices come from the sources listed at the end. Places can change, so check their page or call before you go.
Lhor Liang Farm Cafe & Cuisine หล่อเลี้ยงฟาร์ม คาเฟ่
Nakhon Chai SiHuai Phlu, Nakhon Chai Si
Feed ducks, geese, rabbits, sheep, fish and albino water buffalo, bottle-feed lambs, a shallow splash pool with a waterfall and slide, a DIY zone, a mini kitchen and a playground
- Best forKids aged 2 to 8, a half-day trip with water play
- HoursMon to Fri 10:00 to 21:00, Sat and Sun 8:30 to 21:00
- CostAnimal feed 20 baht a tray, lamb milk bottle 20 baht. Poolside tables have a 500 baht minimum spend and a 1.5-hour limit.
- FacilitiesLarge car park · Stroller drop-off before parking · Air-conditioned room · Restaurant
Dubua Cafe ดูบัว คาเฟ่ ฟาร์ม
Nakhon Chai SiBang Kaeo Fa, Nakhon Chai Si
A farm animal zone with feeding, fish feeding, bikes including kids' bikes, and paddle boats on a lake of about 54 rai
- Best forAll ages, families who like cycling and boating
- HoursOpen daily 8:00 to 18:00
- CostFree entry. Animal feed 20 baht, fish food 10 baht.
- FacilitiesParking · Restaurant
The Ugly Duckling Learning Farm
Kamphaeng SaenThung Luk Nok, Kamphaeng Saen
Feed ducks, sheep, rabbits, goats, buffalo and horses, run in the fields, paint and model clay, ride an electric train around the farm, with indoor and outdoor areas
- Best forKids aged 4 to 7 who like learning about farms
- FacilitiesFood and drinks · Indoor area
The Salaya Leisure Park
Phutthamonthon / SalayaSalaya-Bang Phasi Road, Phutthamonthon
An animal farm with feeding, ponds, gardens and big lawns. A 2024 review also describes a sea-themed ball pit, slides and climbing frames.
- Best forBangkok families who want somewhere close, all ages
- CostFree entry according to June 2026 information. Some activities may cost extra.
- FacilitiesCafes and restaurants · Parking
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo ลานแสดงช้างและฟาร์มจระเข้สามพราน
Sam PhranPhetkasem Road, Tha Kham, Sam Phran
Elephant and crocodile shows, feeding elephants, fish and crocodiles, other animals such as birds and monkeys, an orchid garden and paddle boats
- Best forKids aged 4 and up who want to see real elephants and crocodiles
- HoursOpen daily 8:30 to 17:00
- CostEntry about 150 baht per person according to a late 2024 review. Animal feed and extra activities cost more.
- FacilitiesParking · Restaurant · Playground (fee charged)
Questions parents ask
01Do animal feeding farms in Nakhon Pathom charge an entry fee?
Many are free to enter but charge for animal feed, such as Dubua Cafe, which reviews say is free to enter with feed at 20 baht a tray. Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo charges entry. Prices may change, so check before you go.
02Which farm in Nakhon Pathom has water play for kids?
Lhor Liang Farm has a shallow splash pool with a slide, and kids get a wristband when they play in the water. Little ones need an adult watching closely the whole time.
03What should we watch out for when taking little kids to a farm?
Stay right next to your child while they feed animals, have them hold food on a flat palm or use a tray, wash hands every time after touching animals, and keep kids away from behind large animals.
04Which farm is closest to Bangkok?
The Salaya Leisure Park in Phutthamonthon is on the side next to Bangkok. Lhor Liang Farm and Dubua Cafe are in Nakhon Chai Si, a little further.
05When is the best time to visit a farm?
Go when the farm opens or in the late afternoon, when the sun is softer and the animals are still hungry. Reviews of Lhor Liang Farm suggest arriving at opening to avoid crowds and allowing 2 to 3 hours.
06Is Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo suitable for little kids?
Older kids enjoy the shows more. It is big and hot, so reviews suggest bringing a portable fan, water, a hat and cash, and checking show times on the board at the entrance.
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Sources
- Shop-Dek: Lhor Liang Farm review (May 2026)
- KTC: Nakhon Pathom cafes (updated Jan 2025), including Dubua Cafe
- TAT Tokyo office: Nakhon Pathom attractions sheet (Mar 2025)
- Ticket2Attraction: New Year destinations (Jun 2026), including The Salaya Leisure Park
- Lemon8: 6 places for kids around Nakhon Pathom and Salaya (Jan 2025)
