What is The Big Goose Adventure Farm & Wildlife Park?

The Big Goose Adventure Farm & Wildlife Park is a family attraction in Moorooduc on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, bringing together farm animals, Australian wildlife, outdoor activities, adventure playgrounds, live shows and hands-on experiences in one big day out. Located at 233 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Moorooduc, The Big Goose is an easy family day trip from Melbourne and a popular destination for families from across the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Cranbourne and Melbourne’s south-east. There is plenty to explore across the farm, from meeting animals and watching live shows to playground adventures and activities for kids. Start planning your day with our Explore The Farm guide, check current tickets and opening times or visit our Plan Your Visit page before you arrive.

What animals can you see at The Big Goose?

Animals are at the heart of a day at The Big Goose. Visitors can meet a wide range of friendly farm animals as well as explore our collection of Australian animals and wildlife. The experience gives families more than a quick look from a distance. Animal feeding, wildlife experiences, the petting barn and live animal presentations give kids and grown-ups plenty of opportunities to get closer to some of the farm’s residents throughout their visit. Meet our farm animals or explore our Australian animals and wildlife before your visit.

What is there for kids to do at The Big Goose?

The Big Goose combines animals with plenty of room for kids to play, explore and burn off some energy. Alongside the farm and wildlife experiences, families can enjoy adventure playgrounds and outdoor activities throughout the park. That mix makes The Big Goose a great option when you are looking for things to do with kids on the Mornington Peninsula without having to choose between an animal experience and somewhere the kids can run wild. See what is waiting in our Adventure Playground and explore everything around the farm.

Are there live shows and animal experiences?

Yes. Live shows and animal experiences are part of what makes a visit to The Big Goose different from a traditional animal farm. Depending on the day’s program, visitors can experience activities and presentations including animal feeding, reptile experiences, sheepdog demonstrations and other farm favourites. Show schedules help families plan their day around the experiences they most want to see, while still leaving plenty of time to explore the animals, playgrounds and rest of the park. Check our Big Goose show times and live experiences when planning your visit.

Is The Big Goose a good family day trip from Melbourne?

The Big Goose is located in Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula, making it an easy family day out for visitors travelling from Melbourne, Frankston, Cranbourne and surrounding areas across south-east Melbourne. Instead of visiting for one single attraction, families can spend their time moving between farm animals, Australian wildlife, shows, animal experiences, outdoor activities and adventure playgrounds. If you are searching for a Mornington Peninsula family attraction, an animal farm near Melbourne or somewhere outdoors to spend the day with kids, you can find everything you need before setting off on our visitor information and Plan Your Visit page.

How much are tickets and when is The Big Goose open?

Opening days, hours and admission information change throughout the year, including during school holidays and special periods, so check the latest visitor information before travelling. Our Tickets & Opening Times page has the current information you need to plan your day at The Big Goose. Families who visit regularly can also explore our Annual Passes, while Big Goose Gift Cards make it easy to give someone their own farm adventure.

Can you have a birthday party at The Big Goose?

Absolutely. The Big Goose hosts kids birthday parties on the Mornington Peninsula for families looking for something with more adventure than a standard party venue. A farm birthday gives kids the chance to celebrate surrounded by animals, activities and all the energy of The Big Goose, while families have a dedicated destination where the entertainment is already waiting. See our Big Goose Birthday Parties for party information, or explore Parties & Groups for other group celebrations.

Does The Big Goose host school excursions and group visits?

The Big Goose welcomes schools and organised groups looking for an outdoor destination where animals, wildlife, play and shared experiences come together in one location. School excursions on the Mornington Peninsula turn a day away from the classroom into a hands-on farm and wildlife experience, while our group options cater for different types of organised visits and celebrations. Teachers and organisers can explore School Excursions at The Big Goose or visit our Parties & Groups page for other group options.

Can you hire The Big Goose for a private function?

Yes. When the regular daytime crowds head home, The Big Goose has another side. Twilight Farm Functions offer private evening venue hire on the Mornington Peninsula for work functions, staff Christmas parties, sporting clubs, community groups, birthdays and other celebrations. With more than 60 acres, farm activities, entertainment options, food and drinks, undercover areas and plenty of room for groups to spread out, it is a completely different alternative to a traditional function room or event space. Explore Twilight Farm Functions at The Big Goose for private farm venue hire and evening function information.

Is there food and a gift shop at The Big Goose?

Yes. A big day of animals and adventure needs somewhere to refuel. The Big Goose has food and refreshments available for visitors, along with a gift shop for a souvenir before heading home. Find out more about our Café & Gift Shop before your visit.

Where is The Big Goose on the Mornington Peninsula?

The Big Goose Adventure Farm & Wildlife Park is located at 233 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Moorooduc, Victoria, on the Mornington Peninsula. Our location makes the farm convenient for families visiting from Mornington, Mount Martha, Frankston, Somerville, Tyabb, Hastings and surrounding Peninsula communities, as well as visitors travelling from Cranbourne and Melbourne’s south-east. For directions, visitor information and everything worth knowing before you arrive, head to Plan Your Visit.

What should I know before visiting The Big Goose?

Before heading to the farm, check the latest opening times, ticket information and show schedule so you can make the most of your day. Check Tickets & Opening Times, see the latest Show Times, read our Frequently Asked Questions or use our Plan Your Visit guide. Want to see what a day at the farm looks like first? Take a look through our Visitor Gallery.

Why visit The Big Goose?

Because there is a lot more here than geese! The Big Goose brings together the things families love about a farm visit, wildlife park and outdoor adventure in one Mornington Peninsula destination. Come for the animals and stay for the shows, playgrounds, wildlife experiences, outdoor activities and the chance to spend a day together. Whether you are planning a weekend family activity, school holiday adventure, birthday, school excursion, group visit or private celebration, there is a different way to experience The Big Goose. Explore The Big Goose and start planning your next farm adventure.