North West Singapore with Kids: Kranji Countryside Family Guide
The most up-to-date guide to Singapore's Kranji Countryside with kids, updated throughout 2026
By OtterExplore · Updated
Tucked into the far corner of the island, the Kranji Countryside is Singapore's last real stretch of farmland — a goat dairy, a fish farm and an organic crop farm all sitting a short drive from a wild wetland reserve where crocodiles bask on the mudflats. It doesn't get anywhere near the footfall of the zoo or Gardens by the Bay, but for a genuinely different kind of family day out — milking a goat, catching your own ornamental fish, riding a pony, spotting wild crocodiles and migratory birds — nothing else on the island comes close. This is our living guide to the Kranji Countryside with kids: every farm, wetland and animal encounter worth the trip out west, with each pick linking straight to its full details page where you can check ages, prices and opening hours before you go.
Meet the Animals — Goats, Fish & Ponies
Three completely different hands-on animal encounters, all within a short drive of each other in the Kranji Countryside.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: Hay DairiesHay Dairies Goat Farm Experience
Hay Dairies Goat Farm · 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4
Singapore's only goat dairy farm, home to over 900 Saanen goats — free entry, with a 9–9:30am milking demonstration where kids can watch (and sometimes help) milk the goats and taste fresh warm milk.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: Qian Hu CorporationQian Hu Fish Farm — Longkang Fishing & Aquarium
Qian Hu Fish Farm · 71 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698950
One of Southeast Asia's largest ornamental fish farms, where kids try longkang (drain) fishing to catch and observe ornamental fish — free to explore, with guided fishing packages from $10.
⚽Sports & FitnessSource: Bukit Timah Saddle ClubPony Trial Ride at Bukit Timah Saddle Club
Bukit Timah Saddle Club · 1 Turf Club Avenue, Stable Block 113 & 116, Singapore 738078
A 20-minute led pony ride for first-timers aged 4 and up, a 7-minute walk from Kranji MRT — no riding experience required, with a sand-pitted playground on site for parents to wait nearby.
Farms, Greenhouses & Wild Wetlands
Beyond the animals, the Kranji Countryside has a working organic farm, a hydroponic greenhouse, and one of the last truly wild corners of Singapore — all worth exploring at your own pace.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: Bollywood FarmsBollywood Farms — Organic Farm & Kampong Games
Bollywood Farms · 100 Neo Tiew Road, Kranji, Singapore 719026
A working organic farm at Kranji with self-guided tours through banana, jackfruit and cocoa plots, plus traditional kampong games for kids every Sunday morning — free to visit.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: Kok Fah Technology FarmKok Fah Technology Farm
Kok Fah Technology Farm · 18 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 698974
Singapore's largest showcase greenhouse, growing vegetables by hydroponics — free weekend walk-in visits with a fresh produce market, or book a weekday tour where preschoolers become 'farmers for a day'.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: NParksSungei Buloh Wetland Reserve — Crocodiles & Migratory Birds
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve · 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925
Singapore's premier wetland reserve, where estuarine crocodiles bask on the mudflats and, during migratory season (Aug–Apr), hundreds of shorebirds arrive from as far as Siberia — free, pram-friendly boardwalks, with free NParks-guided walks on Sundays.
At a Glance
| Activity | Area | In / Outdoor | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Dairies Goat Farm Experience 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4 | North | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
| Qian Hu Fish Farm — Longkang Fishing & Aquarium 71 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698950 | West | Outdoor | 4+ yrs | Paid |
| Pony Trial Ride at Bukit Timah Saddle Club 1 Turf Club Avenue, Stable Block 113 & 116, Singapore 738078 | North | Outdoor | 4–12 yrs | Paid |
| Bollywood Farms — Organic Farm & Kampong Games 100 Neo Tiew Road, Kranji, Singapore 719026 | North | Outdoor | 3+ yrs | Free |
| Kok Fah Technology Farm 18 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 698974 | West | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
| Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve — Crocodiles & Migratory Birds 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925 | North | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in the Kranji Countryside with kids?
Hay Dairies Goat Farm, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Bukit Timah Saddle Club's pony rides are the three standout picks, each worth the trip on its own. For a fuller day, add Qian Hu Fish Farm's longkang fishing, Bollywood Farms' crop tour and kampong games, and Kok Fah Technology Farm's weekend produce market — all sit within a short drive of each other.
How do you get around the Kranji Countryside with kids?
Bukit Timah Saddle Club is a 7-minute walk from Kranji MRT, and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is reachable by bus from Kranji MRT. Hay Dairies, Bollywood Farms, Qian Hu Fish Farm and Kok Fah Technology Farm are all spread across farmland with no MRT directly serving them — a car or Grab is the easiest way to combine more than one stop in a day.
Is this area good for toddlers?
Yes — Hay Dairies, Sungei Buloh's boardwalks (pram-friendly) and Kok Fah's free weekend market are all free, open-grounds outings toddlers can explore at their own pace. Kok Fah's PreSchool Learning Journey tour is built for ages 18 months to 6 years. Bollywood Farms suits ages 3 and up, while Qian Hu's longkang fishing and Bukit Timah Saddle Club's pony rides are best from age 4.
How much does a day out in the Kranji Countryside cost?
Most of it is free — Hay Dairies, Bollywood Farms' farm grounds, Kok Fah's weekend market and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve all cost nothing. Qian Hu Fish Farm is free to explore, with guided fishing packages from $10. The one paid stop is Bukit Timah Saddle Club's pony ride, from $45.
What should I pack for a day out in the Kranji Countryside?
Covered, closed-toe shoes for the farms — grounds can be muddy underfoot. Insect repellent for Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, plus sun protection and water for all of it, since this is open farmland with little shade. Cash is handy at Hay Dairies and Kok Fah if you want to buy fresh milk or produce to take home.
When's the best time to see the crocodiles and migratory birds at Sungei Buloh?
Estuarine crocodiles can often be spotted basking on the mudflats near the main bridge and lookout points year-round. Migratory bird season runs August to April, when hundreds of shorebirds arrive from as far as Siberia. NParks rangers run a free guided walk, 'Croc and Friends at Lookout Point', every Sunday 9–10:30am — the easiest way to see wildlife with kids on your first visit.
Keep exploring
Activity details, opening hours and prices may change. Always check directly with the venue before visiting.
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