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A child gently hand-feeding an alpaca at Historic Rivermill's petting zoo

Things to Do · By the Coomera River

Animal Experiences

Gentle, hands-on encounters with our animals for visitors of every age. Walk an alpaca, hand-feed the petting zoo, and spot wild turtles by the Coomera River.

Gentle encounters

Discover the Charms of Our Animals

For all ages

A calm, safe setting

Beside the river

On the Coomera

Free & paid

Experiences for every visit

A mother and two young children walking two alpacas through the grounds at Historic Rivermill

Our signature experience

Take an Alpaca for a Walk

$39for 2 people

Meet one of our gentle alpacas and lead them on a guided stroll through the grounds and along the riverbank. A calm, hands-on experience and a wonderful way to bond with these curious, soft-natured animals. Our team is beside you every step of the way.

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Visitors hand-feeding the alpacas from a feed pot at Historic Rivermill

Feeding time

Hand-Feed the Alpacas & Goats

$5per feed pot

To join in, head to our restaurant or café counter and pick up a pot of animal food. Our alpacas and goats share the same diet, so a single pot covers them both.

No booking needed, just walk in.

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A freshwater turtle basking on the Coomera riverbank at Historic Rivermill

Wild & free

Spotting Turtles

Free

Wild freshwater turtles live along this stretch of the Coomera River and are often seen near the bank. Keep an eye out as you walk the grounds to see how many you can spot, along with the other wildlife that shares the riverbank.

See the full spotting list

Say hello

Meet the Residents

The gentle farm family that calls Rivermill home. Come and meet them up close.

An alpaca at Historic Rivermill

Alpacas

Farm resident

Soft, curious and endlessly photogenic, our alpacas love a hand-fed snack and a gentle hello.

A goat at Historic Rivermill

Goats

Farm resident

Cheeky and friendly, the goats are always first in line at feeding time and full of personality.

A pig at Historic Rivermill

Pigs

Farm resident

Our charming pig loves a good wallow and a scratch, and is a firm favourite with little visitors.

A chicken at Historic Rivermill

Chickens

Farm resident

Pottering around the grounds all day, the hens are a gentle introduction for the youngest guests.

A duck at Historic Rivermill

Ducks

Farm resident

Down by the water's edge, the ducks add to the easy, riverside charm of a day at Rivermill.

A horse at Historic Rivermill

Horses

Farm resident

Our gentle horses round out the farm family. Ask about a scenic ride while you are here.

For schools & early learning

Educational Field Trips

Interactive, hands-on visits for school and early-learning groups, a chance for students to learn about animals and nature in a safe, engaging setting. We tailor each visit to your learning goals.

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