Embracing the Country Lifestyle: The Best Farms in Singapore
Singapore’s urban area offers a great deal of things to do for families, but did you know that the countryside has just as many exciting activities as well? One of these activities is visiting a farm.
There’s a good variety of farms in Singapore. Aside from your typical ones involving fruits, vegetables, and other plants, farms can raise all sorts of animals—from adorable goats to formidable crocodiles!
If you’re planning to visit a few farms in Singapore soon, check out this list of recommendations.
Top 19 Farms to Visit in Singapore
Hay Dairies
Address: 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4, Singapore 718859
Operating Hours:
- Wednesday to Monday—9 am to 4 pm
- Closed on Tuesday
Contact Number: +6567920931
Website
If you’re a fan of goats (or maybe your child is), then Hay Dairies might pique your interest. After all, this farm is home to over 800 goats!
Additionally, this is the only farm in Singapore that produces goat’s milk locally, so you can purchase a bottle or two if you want (I recommend it; it’s super creamy!).
You can even watch the milking of the goats. It happens daily from 9 to 10:30 am.
If you or your child wants to try feeding the goats, feel free to buy a bag of alfalfa hay for only S$5.
Gallop Kranji Farm Resort
Address: 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2 Gallop Kranji Farm Resort, 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Farm H, Singapore 718813
Contact Number: +6568989228
Gallop Kranji is an interesting destination simply because it’s both a farm and a resort. For this reason, I always recommend staying here for a day or two with your loved ones; its peaceful environment is truly a breath of fresh air.
This resort offers a ton of exciting activities. On the one hand, you can tour the various plantations of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and on the other, you can try prawning and feeding the koi fish.
There are also farms for fish, bees, and birds, and I recommend checking them out as well.
Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm
Address: 321 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718914
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Saturday—9 am to 5 pm
- Closed on Sunday
Contact Number: +6567937038
Feel the thrill of seeing majestic crocodiles in the flesh! Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm is home to at least 13,000 crocodiles, and it also houses four major families of alligators, caiman, and gharials!
While you’re here, you should take the opportunity to learn more about these formidable reptiles. And if you dare, why not try to taste crocodile meat, too?
It’s actually not bad. Its flavor is mild (lighter than pork), and its texture is pretty firm and tender.
Khai Seng Fish Farm
Address: 291 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718903
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday—8 am to 1 pm
- Saturday—8 am to 4 pm
- Sunday—8 am to 3 pm
Contact Number: +6592393819
Website
Khai Seng Fish Farm has been around since 1997, and in that time, it has grown to become one of the most prominent places that provide fresh fish to various businesses in Singapore.
Currently, this farm has over 30 fish ponds, and most of them are home to freshwater fish. The farm also imports live products, including freshwater eels, bullfrogs, and snakeheads, while seawater creatures are available seasonally.
When you visit here, you’ll get to see how fish are taken care of. Don’t forget to bring home some grass carp and red tilapia, too!
Jurong Frog Farm
Address: 56 Lim Chu Kang Lane 6, Singapore 719164
Operating Hours: Saturday and Sunday—9 am to 5:30 pm
Contact Number: +6567917229
Website
Jurong Frog Farm is truly a haven for frogs and frog enthusiasts. This farm has a whopping 10,000 frogs; most of which are American bullfrogs!
On the weekends, you can walk in here without any problem, but if you’re coming with a group with more than 20 members, you should book your slot on a weekday. Then, once you’re here, you can talk to the staff all about the amphibians on the farm.
You can even eat these frogs too! You can try hashima, a sweet treat from China that’s made from the dried fatty tissue near the female frogs’ fallopian tubes.
If you like what you’ve tasted, you can also buy frog meat for later consumption.
The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum
Address: 81 Lor Chencharu, #01-16, ORTO 769198
Operating Hours:
- Wednesday to Monday—10 am to 6 pm
- Closed on Tuesday
Admission Fee:
- Standard—S$10 (child ages 3–6 years old), S$14 (adult)
- Pink/Blue IC Holders—S$6 (child), S$10 (adult), S$60 (senior citizen ages 60 years old and above)
In the mood to see giant turtles roaming around? Then, head to the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum as soon as possible!
This farm holds the largest collection of turtles and tortoises—3,456 of them! It was actually acknowledged in the Guinness World Records, which is why it’s now a popular tourist destination in Singapore.
You can come and explore this farm at your own pace, but I recommend joining a tour. That way, the guide can educate you all about these adorable creatures!
Bee Amazed Garden
Address: Clementi Rd, #463, Singapore 599494
Contact Number: +6596696370
Website
Bees are cute and important to our ecosystem, and if you’d like to learn more about them, Bee Amazed Garden is the perfect place to go.
This farm specializes in educational programs and environmental talks about bees and the role they play in stabilizing our ecosystem. You can even book a tour, which will take you around the farm and inform you about its history and the local honey bees.
Aside from all these educational programs, you can also learn a few beekeeping skills and taste real honey.
Smith Marine Floating Restaurant and Fish Farm
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday—10 am to 7 pm
Contact Number: +6597927609
Website
This is probably one of the coolest places I’ve ever been to. It’s a fish farm and a restaurant that’s floating at sea—just off the coastal waters of Pulau Ubin!
Because of this, Smith Marine gives off a peaceful, rustic vibe. I love being away from the noises of the city as well as being able to breathe in the fresh, salty air.
And oh, the food is delicious here too! I recommend bringing someone here—maybe a partner or your family—because it’s much better to share the meals.
Insectta
Address: 77 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139954
Website
Insectta is known as a biotechnological company that transforms insects into rich resources that can be used in our day-to-day lives. But it also has a farm, and you can actually book a tour for only S$20 per person.
This tour brings you right to the heart of the action, and you get to try your hand at farming activities. You’ll also learn more about how insect farms are shaping the sustainable agriculture industry.
Gardenasia
Address: 240 New Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718898
Operating Hours:
- Wednesday to Thursday—10:30 am to 4:45 pm
- Friday and Saturday—10:30 am to 9:45 pm
- Sunday and public holidays—10 am to 4:45 pm
Just like Gallop Kranji, Gardenasia isn’t strictly a farm; it’s a farm stay in the countryside. Essentially, you can book a room for a day (or a few days if you prefer), and you’ll be right in the heart of farm life, so you’re free to explore the nearby landscapes.
There are also many things to do here. You can check out the Farmer’s Market where only the freshest produce is sold, or you can join any of the green workshops and learn more about gardening.
And when you’re hungry, head straight for the Bistro.
Here, you can enjoy a cozy farm-to-table dining experience. Pick a seat by the pond for the ultimate view.
Bollywood Farms
Address: 100 Neo Tiew, Singapore 719026
Contact Number: +6568985001
Website
Bollywood Farms was established in 2000 by Ivy Singh-Lim and her husband Lim Ho Seng.
Like how Bollywood dominates the film industry in India, Bollywood Farms is now one of the most beloved farms in Singapore. Not only can you find fresh vegetables here, but you can also book a farm tour to learn more about different farming techniques.
Aside from being a farm, the place has expanded to include a restaurant that serves farm-to-table dishes. These dishes are reasonably priced as well, so you can indulge without breaking the bank.
Quan Fa Organic Farm
Address: 35 Murai Farmway, Singapore 709145
Contact Number: +6531595352
Quan Fa Organic Farm doesn’t use pesticides, harmful fertilizers, and other chemicals on their crops, so this is the best place to go if you’d like organic produce. Aside from the crops they locally cultivate, it also has a few produce imported from other countries.
This farm looks simple and rustic, but a trip here is definitely refreshing. If you’re interested, you can also join a tour and learn about how the staff grow and take care of the vegetables and other plants.
Open Farm Community
Address: 130E Minden Rd, Singapore 248819
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday—12 to 3 pm, 6 to 11 pm
- Saturday and Sunday—11 am to 4 pm, 6 to 11 pm
Contact Number: +6564710306
Website
Another great farm with a restaurant on its premises is Open Farm Community on Minzen Road.
This urban farm sits on a land filled with lush greenery, making it the perfect rustic escape. If you want to dine at the restaurant, I highly recommend choosing a seat by the patio; that way, you’ll be able to enjoy the views throughout.
In addition to its farmland and restaurant, this place has play areas for your children. So, your little ones won’t be bored when you come here.
City Sprouts
Address: 102 Henderson Rd, Singapore 159562
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday—9 am to 6 pm
Contact Number: +6564686772
Website
Formerly known as Sprout Hub, City Sprouts aims to inspire communities to get more into urban agriculture. For this reason, it’s a plot-share urban farm, and anyone is welcome here.
When you come to City Sprouts, you’ll notice various greenhouses, each housing a diverse array of local produce. I recommend checking out a few of them to see how the crops are being cultivated.
City Sprouts also hostslds many fun activities. They hold the Farm Day Out annually; there, you can attend educational talks, workshops, and other interactive activities for both children and adults.
Fleur House
Contact Details: [email protected]
Website
Fleur House is a project that began in 2020, and its goal is to make indoor farming accessible to everyone. Because of this, the company mostly conducts workshops for people who are interested to learn more.
Throughout the years, Fleur House has grown so much. Now, it has three farms—Orchid Farm, Edible Flower Garden, and Microgreen—and you can book a tour of any (or all) of them.
When you do join a tour, you’ll be served refreshments made from fresh ingredients grown on the farm!
Kin Yan Agrotech Farm
Address: 220 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718830
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday—9 am to 5 pm
Contact Number: +6567948368
Website
Kin Yah Agrotech Farm specializes in wheatgrass and mushrooms; in fact, it’s the largest farm in Singapore that produces these two crops. In addition to wheatgrass and mushrooms, you can also find fresh edible cactuses and aloe vera here.
If you’re in the mood to shop for groceries, there’s a farmer’s market here selling noodles, mushrooms, and wheatgrass. You might also be interested in joining any of the education excursions available on this farm.
Kok Fah Technology Farm
Address: 18 Sungei Tengah Rd, Singapore 698974
Operating Hours:
- Saturday and Sunday—9 am to 5 pm
- Closed from Monday to Friday
Contact Number: +6567656629
Website
Kok Fah Technology Farm is owned and operated by a local family, and it primarily uses the hydroponics technique when growing vegetables. Some of the crops you’ll find here include kai lan, spinach, cai xin, and lettuce.
For only S$14 per person, you can join a tour that teaches you about the old and modern ways of farming as well as a few gardening tips. You can even learn how to extract your own aloe vera.
If you want to purchase fresh produce, the farmer’s market is open every weekend.
Citizen Farm
Address: 60 Jln Penjara, Singapore 149375
An Edible Garden City initiative, Citizen Farm is a place where local farmers gather to grow fresh and delicious crops.
The farm isn’t open to the public, but Edible Garden City holds tours, workshops, and camps throughout the year. So, if you’re interested, I recommend joining one when you’re available and learning all about sustainable urban farming.
They’ll also share recipes using the ingredients you can find on the farm. So, if you’re a cook, you’ll be delighted to know these recipes and try them for yourself.
Urban Farm at Funan
Address: 107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore
Urban Farm at Funan is another initiative by Edible Garden City, and this one is located on the rooftop of a shopping mall. Spanning an area of 5,000 square feet, this urban farm is home to a wide array of crops, including herbs, edible flowers, and fruits.
Just like the other farms mentioned in this list, this one shows different farming techniques. Soil-based techniques are prominent, but so are hydroponics and aquaculture, so you’ll learn a lot here.
Another great thing about visiting this urban farm is that you’ll get a beautiful view of the cityscape. The Singapore River and Parliament House, in particular, are very clear from this vantage point.