Old Macdonald's Travelling Farms

Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms is an educational agricultural resource unit that provides mobile farm animal experiences across Australia. The franchise serves a diverse range of clients, including schools, preschools, and kindergartens, where it delivers structured educational programs. Additionally, the business provides entertainment services for nursing homes, shopping centers, agricultural shows, and private events such as birthday parties. The livestock inventory typically includes a variety of groomed and vaccinated animals such as lambs, kids, piglets, calves, alpacas, and poultry. Operating as a mobile franchise since 1991, the business model is designed to transport farm animals directly to various indoor and outdoor locations. Revenue is generated through booking fees for educational visits, therapeutic sessions in aged care facilities, and event entertainment. Displays are fully self-contained, providing staff, hand-feeding supplies, and necessary infrastructure like tents or tarpaulins. Each unit maintains high operational standards regarding animal welfare and hygiene, supported by comprehensive public liability insurance. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Australia, the franchise network maintains a significant geographic footprint across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia. The organization positions itself as a bridge between rural agriculture and urban environments, utilizing its mobile format to reach metropolitan and regional communities.