Gentle Farms animal farm in JB

Cafe-hopping, massages, and shopping are practically the holy trinity of a JB getaway. But if you’re looking to switch things up, Gentle Farms is a Singapore-owned working farm in Johor where you can spend the day feeding goats, meeting chicks, and getting a little closer to knowing where the food you consume on a daily basis actually comes from.

Located in Gelang Patah, the pasture-based farm has free-and-easy visits starting from just RM10 (~S$3.14)/pax. Plus, Gelang Patah is filled with things to do, so add this to your bucket list if you plan to travel there.

What is Gentle Farms? 

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First things first, Gentle Farms isn’t your usual petting zoo. It’s an actual working farm, where livestock and poultry are raised alongside the production of eggs, goat milk, chicken, and other farm-fresh produce.

Image credit: Gentle Farms

The farm is big on ethical farming, sustainability, and animal welfare.They have an emphasis on small-batch production and slower animal growth instead of simply producing as much as possible to maximise profits.

Images credit: @gentlefarms.my via Instagram

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