2026 Top 8 Taoyuan Family Farms: Animal Feeding, DIY Activities & Scenic Restaurants for Weekend Fun

Kids lose their minds around animals. Feeding goats, petting rabbits, touching alpacas — these are experiences no phone or tablet can replicate. Taoyuan has plenty of family farms to choose from, but which ones are actually worth visiting?

We've rounded up 8 of the best-reviewed family farms in Taoyuan. Ticket prices, transportation, recommended ages, and visit duration — all compared for you right here.

Quick overview cards of Taoyuan's Top 8 family farms, with 8 small cards showing farm names, signature animal icons, ticket prices, and recommended ages, against a ranch scenery silhouette background in natural green and warm yellow tones

TL;DR: ⚠️ Pushin Ranch closed for renovation on 23 February 2026, with 22 February its last day of operation. Its own site currently shows "temporarily closed" with no reopening date announced (Pushin Ranch). This 70-year-old ranch cannot be visited right now — plan around it. Of the farms you can currently visit, Tomita Farm (flower fields and alpacas) is the top pick. Most tickets are NT$100-300, with 2-3 hour visits. Pair with an overnight stay at South Garden Resort for the perfect two-day-one-night trip.

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Taoyuan Family Farms Quick Comparison

Farm Name	Ticket	Open days ⚠️	Main Experiences	Recommended Ages	Visit Duration
Pushin Ranch ⚠️ closed	— (closed for renovation since 23 Feb 2026)	Closed	—	—	—
Tomita Farm	NT$150 (NT$50 redeemable)	Closed Wednesdays; 10:00-17:00 weekdays, 09:00-18:00 weekends	Flower fields, alpaca feeding, water church photos	0-10 years	1.5-2 hours
Shanjiao Deer Farm	NT$250 (NT$150 redeemable); everyone aged 2+ pays	🔴 Weekends and public holidays only — closed on weekdays	Feed sika deer, walk with deer, painting DIY	2-10 years	1-2 hours
Sunflower Farm	NT$100 (fully redeemable)	Closed Mondays; 09:00-18:00	Sunflower fields, mini train (NT$50 extra per ride), shrimp fishing	0-8 years	1-2 hours
Flower Deer Paradise (Li's Clam Farm)	NT$150 (includes 2 portions of animal feed)	09:00-18:00	Feed capybaras, sika deer, clam catching, crayfish fishing	2-10 years	2-3 hours
Yang Rong Leisure Farm	NT$100 (fully redeemable, plus a bundle of forage)	🔴 Saturdays and Sundays only — shut on weekdays	Feed animals, fish & shrimp fishing, frog catching, plane watching	2-10 years	2-3 hours

Pushin Ranch — The Most Classic Taoyuan Family Farm (currently closed)

⚠️ Pushin Ranch closed for renovation on 23 February 2026, with 22 February its last day of operation. Its own site currently shows "temporarily closed" with no reopening date announced (Pushin Ranch). This 70-year-old ranch cannot be visited right now — plan around it.

What follows describes the park as it was before closing, for reference if and when it reopens.

Animal Interaction Experiences

Before closing, tickets were NT$300; adults 18+ can buy NT$250 tickets (with NT$50 spending voucher). You can feed capybaras, alpacas, and sika deer. The petting zoo is perfect for toddlers. The dairy ecology area offers a milking experience that's both fun and educational. Admission includes most facilities — excellent value.

Note: check the announcements again once it reopens; before the closure its regular closing day was Wednesday.

DIY Activities and Mini Train

There are hands-on DIY workshops and a sightseeing mini train. Kids love riding the train around the park. Weekends feature extra performances and activities — check the Pushin Ranch website before your visit.

Pushin Ranch is huge. For toddlers, bring or rent a stroller. Walking the entire park takes about 3-4 hours, with dining areas for breaks along the way.

Tomita Farm — Flower Fields + Alpacas

Tickets are NT$150, with NT$50 redeemable for spending or a bundle of grass. Located in Daxi District, open 09:00-17:30. The flower gardens feature different blooms each season — perfect for photos. Alpacas are the crowd favorites, plus you can interact with goats, musk pigs, and white doves. The water chapel is a popular photo spot.

For a deeper experience, the "Alpaca Animal Crossing" package at NT$300/person includes 3 feeding experiences plus DIY (choose from animal painting, dried flowers, or owl craft). Great for a relaxed half-day trip — 1.5 to 2 hours is enough.

Shanjiao Deer Farm — Up-Close Sika Deer Encounters

Tickets are NT$250, with NT$150 redeemable (for grass, feed, or DIY). Free for children under 2 and adults over 70. Located in Luzhu District, open only on weekends and national holidays (Saturday 9:30-17:00, Sunday 9:00-17:00), closed on weekdays.

You can get up close to feed sika deer and Formosan sambar deer, walk deer on a leash, race with fawns, and bottle-feed baby deer — like a mini Nara experience. The deer are gentle, so even 2-year-olds can enjoy safely. The farm isn't large but the experience is unique — about 1-2 hours.

Sunflower Farm — Stunning Sunflower Fields

Located in Guanyin District, spanning 18,000 ping. Admission is NT$100, fully redeemable for all spending. Free for children under 120cm, disabled visitors, and Guanyin residents. Open 09:00-18:00, closed Mondays.

The sunflower fields are the main attraction, blooming roughly May-October. Off-season features lavender and snapdragons. There's a mini train, and weekends add bumper boats, paintball, archery, and carousel. The NT$100 ticket being fully redeemable means essentially free entry — incredible value.

Flower Deer Paradise (Li's Clam Farm) — Capybaras + Clam Catching + Crayfish Fishing

Located on Meishan Road in Daxi District. Tickets are NT$150, including 2 portions of animal feed (or one crayfish fishing session). Open 09:00-18:00. The farm has capybaras, sika deer, bouncing goats, and musk pigs for up-close feeding, plus clam catching, fishing, crayfish fishing, and water play areas. The most diverse activities of any Taoyuan farm — easily 2-3 hours. Pets welcome but must be leashed.

Yang Rong Leisure Farm — NT$100 Ticket Fully Redeemable

Located in Dayuan District. NT$100 admission is fully redeemable, plus you get a free bundle of grass. Feed animals, fish, catch frogs, and watch planes take off and land. Note: only open on weekends. Great for a half-day paired with other activities.

Taoyuan Scenic Restaurants with Farm Areas

Some scenic restaurants have small attached farms or animal areas. Eat while watching animals — two birds, one stone. Wuyang City Original Farm offers all-you-can-eat hot pot and BBQ for NT$490 per person, with no admission fee for diners. Perfect for families who don't want to travel far and just want a relaxed meal.

Taoyuan Farm Day Trip Itinerary

Farm + Hotel Two-Day-One-Night Route

Day 1: Morning farm visit → Lunch at scenic restaurant → Afternoon hotel check-in → Evening hotel facilities
Day 2: Hotel breakfast → Check out → Daxi Old Street

We recommend staying at South Garden Resort — closest to the Daxi farm cluster.

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Taoyuan farm two-day-one-night itinerary planning diagram showing a two-day timeline, Day 1 with farm → restaurant → hotel, Day 2 with hotel → old street, each stop marked with activity icons and suggested times, recommended accommodation (South Garden Resort) noted at bottom

Taoyuan Family Farms FAQ

Are there free family farms in Taoyuan?

Sunflower Farm and Yang Rong Leisure Farm both charge NT$100 but it's fully redeemable — essentially free entry. Sunflower Farm is directly free for children under 120cm. Some farms offer weekday discounts — check their websites before visiting.

Which farms have DIY activities?

Pushin Ranch offers various DIY workshops, and Chocolate Republic has chocolate DIY. Most require extra fees, and some need reservations. Suitable for kids ages 4 and up.

Which farms allow pets?

Most outdoor farms welcome pets, but call ahead to confirm. Practice pet etiquette — keep them leashed and bring poop bags.