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Bundoora Park Farm

Locality: Bundoora, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8470 8170

Address: 1069 Plenty Road 3083 Bundoora, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bundoorapark.com.au

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25.01.2022 Our goats happily nibbling on a treat of fruit tree prunings. Farmer Matt sticks the branches in the fence to mimic trees, and the goats love stretching out their necks to reach the tasty leaves on the top! If you’d like to visit our cheeky goats now the farm has re-opened, then don’t forget to pre-book your entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

25.01.2022 It’s time! On Monday 9th November we’ll be opening our farm gates and café doors again! The farm experience will look a little different, and the café will be takeaway, but we are ready to once again share with you our beautiful farm. Head over to our website for all the info, and to book your farm entry tickets! www.bundoorapark.com.au

25.01.2022 Heres Penny giving us some DIY mani-pedi tips during lockdown! Credit: Farmer Niki

24.01.2022 These stunning poppies self-seeded in our community garden this spring, and we thought it was apt to share them on Remembrance Day. Any avid gardeners out there know what variety they are? We think they could be Pink Peony Opium Poppies. If you’re visiting the farm be sure to have a wander through the community gardens to admire all the spring growth. Just don’t forget to pre-book your farm entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

23.01.2022 Check out the amazing eyes on our farm cat Millie! Have you ever noticed that domestic cats have vertical-slit pupils? These type of pupils are most common in predators that are active during both the day and night, and scientists believe they help the animals better judge distance when ambushing prey. Cat’s pupils are very different to the horizontal rectangular-shaped pupils of goats, which are grazing animals and need a wide field of vision to be aware of predators.... If you missed our post last week featuring photos of goat’s eyes, then scroll back through our timeline and check them out as they are equally amazing. Thanks to Farmer Rachel for this great photo of Millie the cat.

23.01.2022 Spotted on the farm earlier, Santa with his newest reindeer recruit!

22.01.2022 Our animals are famous! Check out this great Melbourne Fashion Week video by VERNER, which was shot at the farm. Our animals and grounds have never looked so glamorous Keep your eyes peeled for cameos by Ben the Clydesdale and his owner Graeme, Silkie the chicken, goats Phillip & Kate, Bam the lamb, cows Thelma & Chelsea, and ponies Ned & Snowy.

21.01.2022 Cloud the goat enjoys a tasty snack from Farmer Hayley

21.01.2022 Moments of beautiful farm stillness captured. Credit: Farmer Hayley

21.01.2022 Meet the animals Hi I’m Hamish the donkey (that’s me in the foreground of both photos with the long fringe). I’m an Irish miniature donkey and I live at Bundoora Park Farm with my twin brother Malachy and our friend Jenny (who’s the white Jerusalem donkey in the background of the photos). Malachy and I are very special, as it’s rare for a donkey to have twin foals that survive. When we were born we were only the second known set of surviving donkey twins in Australia, and ...the seventh world-wide. I was born first and Malachy second, which is why he was given a boy’s name of Irish origin meaning ‘second’. We came to the farm from Geelong when we were one-year-olds, and we are 12-years-old now. Jenny is a bit older than us and in her mid 20’s. To see us when we first came to live at Bundoora Park Farm back in 2010, watch this great video by Leader Newspapers https://youtu.be/VOJuN8tUCmA Make sure you come and visit us next time you’re at the farm as we’re very friendly. Thanks to Farmers Rachel & Hayley for taking these great photos of us.

21.01.2022 Have you ever noticed that goats have horizontal, rectangle-shaped pupils? Their unusual shaped pupils give them a wide, almost 360 deg field of vision which is useful when you’re a grazing animal as you can be more aware of predators when you have your head down eating grass. Next time you’re at the farm check it out for yourself, you’ll be amazed! You might also be able to spot horizontal-shaped pupils on our sheep and horses.... Don’t forget you need to pre-book your farm entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

20.01.2022 Ben has been enjoying getting out and about at the farm with his owner Graeme to munch on the nice green grass. He also likes to check in on what the staff are up to, and stopped by our sustainability playground to check on progress by our Education team members who are getting the playground ready for a new garden. Credit: Educators Stacy & Mel

20.01.2022 A #ThrowbackThursday to last month before we re-opened to the public, when Bam the lamb was wandering around the farm with Farmer Hayley and sampling the leaves from the sweet peas blooming in the community garden

20.01.2022 Weve been creating some pretty nifty garden beds, upcycling roladucts from the Reservoir level crossing removal. Well be planting herbs and vegetables to be used in our Cafe and farm fresh produce area. Credit: Farmer Matt

19.01.2022 Backyard Harvest Festival starts this weekend 14 29 March, 2020 This years Backyard Harvest Festival is not to be missed! Happening as part of Darebins FUSE Festival over 3 weekends over 14 29 March, there are 22 garden tours and workshops on offer to inspire you to grow your own food and learn new techniques. Workshop topics include permaculture, aquaponics, backyard quails and chicken keeping, organic pest and disease management, propagating, composting, fruit tree ma...intenance and more! There are also 2 family friendly workshops on engaging children in the garden and creating a bee hotel! Tours and workshops run from one to two hours. Ticket prices for single events are $12 ($6 concession) or take advantage of our $8 ticket ($4 concession) offer when you buy tickets to three or more events in the one transaction. Children under 16 attend free. To view the full Backyard Harvest Festival program and buy tickets, visit https://www.fusedarebin.com.au/whats-on/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/2623870461205548/

19.01.2022 Good morning world. Heres a handsome goat to cheer up your news feed :-) Photo Credit: Volunteer Emma

19.01.2022 And we’re open! How lovely it was to open the doors of the farm to the public this morning for the first time since March. We loved hearing the sounds of happy children and families enjoying the farm, and seeing lots of smiles on kid’s faces. The animals were pretty excited to have visitors back too! If you'd like to visit the farm now that we have re-opened, then don't forget to book your tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

19.01.2022 More treats for the farm's guinea pigs and rabbits this time a spring salad lovingly prepared by Farmer Niki.

19.01.2022 The first sunflowers of the summer have flowered and we’re just as excited as the bees! If you’re visiting the farm, make sure you head up to our Community Garden to enjoy them. Don’t forget you need to pre-book your farm entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

19.01.2022 The many faces of Peppa the pig, captured by volunteer Emma.

19.01.2022 One of the locals keeping a watchful eye over the farmers. Credit: Farmer Rachel

18.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be NAIDOC Week 2020 takes place this week across the nation to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres... Strait Islander peoples. The theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. In this video, Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee Co-Chair Jenaya Kastamonitis and member Ellie-Jean Singh tell us about NAIDOC Week and some of the ways you can learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history. Visit our website to find out other ways you can celebrate NAIDOC Week: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au//Even/Annual-Events-Program

18.01.2022 Due to the recent weekend announcements and Darebin considered a hotspot, the decision has been made to postpone the reopening of Bundoora Park Farm, including the Farm Caf. We apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment, but hopefully well be able to re-re-open soon. For all those that have pre-purchased a ticket, we will be calling you today!

17.01.2022 Weve noticed a recent increase in the number of reported dog incidents across Darebin, so we would like to remind pet owners to only take their dog off-lead ...where they are allowed... The City of Darebin is an on-lead council area. That means unless you see a sign informing you can have your dog off-lead, your dog MUST remain on-lead. This includes around playgrounds and on shared paths. Were giving residents and park users a heads up to avoid receiving an infringement. Please also remember to pick up after your dog when out and about.

17.01.2022 What’s the best way to clear out an overgrown garden bed? Bring in some sheep of course! A #ThrowBackThursday to when we were maintaining the farm’s community gardens during the lockdown.

16.01.2022 Check out those chompers on Peppa! Credit: Farmer Hayley

15.01.2022 Uber Eats delivery for Ben Credit: Farmer Jade

15.01.2022 Heres some big woolly sheep to help you get through Monday. Credit: Farmer Hayley

15.01.2022 The bees are loving the sunflowers blooming in our community garden this summer! This beautiful sunflower is growing in our bug-friendly garden bed, which features a mix of flowering plants that attract beneficial insects such as bees, ladybirds and butterflies to our veggie garden. Credit: Gardener Stacy

15.01.2022 Do you have a spare 3 hours a week? Are you looking to gain experience working with animals or looking to make new friends? Have you ever considered volunteering? We are now taking applications for our volunteer program! Check out our website www.bundoorapark.com.au for more details.

15.01.2022 This is Kate and Kate likes to be our quality control officer- ensuring only the tastiest hay is delivered to her paddock friends. So helpful! Credit: Farmer Niki

14.01.2022 Mr Frizzle the rooster has the most spectacular plumage, but we’re not sure how he sees where he’s going with all those feathers on his head! Thanks to Farmer Hayley for the great photo. If you’d like to visit Mr Frizzle and the other animals at the farm this weekend, then don’t forget to pre-book your tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com

12.01.2022 There are some magnificent roses blooming in our Heritage Village. It’s a shame we can’t share their beautiful perfume via Facebook, but if you’re visiting the farm you can wander down to the Heritage Village to enjoy their scent. Just don’t forget to pre-book your tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

12.01.2022 Snowy the cheeky pony, being cheeky as usual! Thanks to Farmer Rachel for the cute photos. If you’d like to visit Snowy and the other animals at the farm this weekend, then don’t forget to pre-book your tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com

12.01.2022 These sunflower faces were brightening up our community garden throughout March, well that was until some cheeky cockies discovered them! Credit: Gardener Stacy

11.01.2022 A #ThrowbackThursday to during the 2020 lockdown, when some of the farm’s geese went up to visit the goats for a chat.

11.01.2022 Ben has been enjoying the warmth of the barn on these cold winter nights. At lock up time, when mum sheep and babies come in he puts his head over and does a head count! Credit: Educator Stacy

11.01.2022 We are excited to announce the reopening of Bundoora Park Farm and Caf on Monday 22nd June 2020. We want to send a big thank you out to the community for their ongoing support during the closure, we received many beautiful messages and we cant wait to have you back down on the farm with us again. As with most things, weve implemented a number of changes to ensure the safety of the community and our staff. Youll need to have a pre-purchased online ticket, were limiting ...the number of people that can enter the farm during our morning and afternoon sessions, so therell be lots of space for everyone! We wont be having any group animal feeding or handling sessions or wildlife rides (just for the moment), but dont worry! Youll still be able to get up nice and close with animals. For all the changes weve made, and to book your ticket, head to our website www.bundoorapark.com.au Were super excited to see you all and so is this cheeky pony Dylan. Credit: Farmer Niki See more

11.01.2022 Meet the animals Hi I’m Millie the Bundoora Park Farm cat. My official titles are ‘Keeper of the Barn’ and ‘Chief Mouse Catcher’, but you might see me sleeping on the job sometimes! I had a rough start to life and was lucky to get a second chance when I was adopted by the farm as a 9-month-old. I was very shy when I first arrived and took a while to come out of my shell and trust everyone. I am four years old now though and love my life on the farm. I like hanging out with... Kate the goat and am also friends with some ravens that hang around near the barn, as I quite like birds and am not really interested in trying to chase or catch them. I do like to catch mice and rats though, and I present them to the Farmers so they know I’ve done my job and to let them know that I’m ready for my dinner from them. I’m always grateful for a scratch from passers-by, like Farmer Rachel and Volunteer Emma who took these fantastic photos of me. I also like to keep watch over the farm from the top of the barn, where I like to meow at Farmer Matt (who took the great photo of me in my lookout spot).

11.01.2022 Important information below with regards to the closure of Bundoora Park Farm

10.01.2022 There’s been lots of blossom on the fruit trees in the farm's orchard this spring, so it looks like we’ll have a good summer of fruit. Farmer Rachel and Gardener Stacy netted some of the cherry, plum and quince trees as they were hit hard by the birds last summer. If only we could train the territorial geese who live in the orchard to scare away the birds who eat the fruit!

10.01.2022 Where’s Chelsea? In bovine bliss in the lush long grass! Thanks to Farmer Niki for capturing the moment.

10.01.2022 More Bam the lamb cuteness brought to you by Farmer Hayley, who took these adorable shots under the shade of one of the farm’s mulberry trees.

10.01.2022 Can you spot the keeper of the Barn, Millie? Credit: Farmer Matt

09.01.2022 George the turkey putting on a show for some of the first visitors to the farm when we re-opened this week. Look at those spectacular tail feathers! If you’re planning a trip to the farm this weekend, then don’t forget to pre-book your entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

08.01.2022 Our sheep enjoying a leisurely early morning stroll through the farm. Photo Credit: Farmer Matt

08.01.2022 Chelsea enjoying a spot of sunshine by the pomegranate tree, making the most of staying at home Photo Credit: Educator Mel

08.01.2022 Our staff and animals have been working hard preparing the farm for its much anticipated reopening. We are putting many new safety measures in place to keep our staff and community safe, and as such wont be quite ready for a June 1st reopening like many other venues. We will keep you all posted on a reopening date. Photo credit: Volunteer Emma

07.01.2022 The farm’s curious emus walking up to the fence in our wildlife reserve to check if the farm ute we were driving past in contained any food for them! Our wildlife reserve might be closed to the public at the moment - due to COVID-19 restrictions - but if you’re visiting the farm you might be able to spot the emus through the reserve’s fence. Don’t forget you need to pre-book your farm entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

07.01.2022 Some lamb cam to brighten your weekend, brought to you by Farmer Hayley

07.01.2022 The bees are loving all the flowers popping up on the chive plants in the farm’s community gardens. Bees love purple flowers, so we’ve planted chives throughout the gardens to encourage them to visit and help pollinate our fruit and veggies. Did you know it's Australian Pollinator Week? Have a look out for pollinators in the farm’s gardens if you’re visiting this weekend. Just don’t forget to pre-book your entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

05.01.2022 Double trouble enjoying the sun. Photo Credit: Volunteer Emma

04.01.2022 Peppa fully embracing this stay at home lifestyle Photo Credit: Farmer Hayley

04.01.2022 We spy with our little eye: the farms newest addition: Halo the lamb. Halos mum is a Damara sheep, and the Damara ewes take out the top mum award in the sheep world with their mothering skills. Credit: Cafe extraordinaire Vikki

04.01.2022 If you’re visiting the farm this weekend come and say hi to our handsome Clydesdale Ben and check out his impressive moustache! Thanks to Farmer Hayley and Farmer Rachel for the great photos. Don’t forget you need to pre-book your farm entry tickets on our website www.bundoorapark.com.au

03.01.2022 Looking for a unique gift this Christmas? Our farm produce corner is open, and has a range of gift ideas from fresh farm produce to beautiful teacup sets. Or why not gift an experience? We now offer Family Farm Day Pass gift certificates, you can purchase these online at www.bundoorapark.com.au

03.01.2022 Only one more sleep!! Dont forget to get your online entry tickets before you leave home (www.bundoorapark.com.au) We cant wait to see you! Photo Credit: Volunteer Emma

01.01.2022 Our alpacas enjoying their fresh pastures! Bundoora Park farmers work tirelessly in maintaining a sustainable paddock rotation. Photo Credit: Farmer Jade