As amazing as the Singapore Zoo is, there are many other places where little ones can get up close and personal with their favourite animals - goats, bees, ants, fish and even crocodiles included! Admittedly, most of these ‘animal farms’ tend to be a bit further out rather than centrally located, but they’re great for a fun day out, where the kids learn heaps without even realising they are being educated. 
Hay Dairies has been and still is Singapore’s only goat farm since 1988, home to over 800 mixed breed goats originating from the state of Minnesota in the United States. The goats at Hay Dairies belong to the family of goats known as Dairy Goats, which means that they are domesticated and kept for milk production only, and not sold for their meat.

The farm welcomes walk-in visits (individuals and groups of less than 10 pax don’t need advance bookings) to educate everyone about the milking process that goes on and the benefits of fresh goat’s milk. And admission for the Free and Easy tour is absolutely free!

Although the milking starts very early in the mornings, the farm is open to visitors from 9 am every day (except non-public holiday Tuesdays), and the milking process goes on till around 10.30 am, so kids get enough time to watch the goats, and even have a taste of fresh goat’s milk (available in a choice of two flavours).