Take a journey through the African village-themed walkthrough and learn more about the village culture. You will also be able to feed our friendly goats and sheep!
Please be aware that all animals can bite. Take care to feed the animals with a flat hand and be respectful of their personal space. The animals in this habitat are FREE ROAMING. Please be vigilant when visiting with young children as the animal can push and nudge you.
A small charge applies if you wish to feed the animals. If you would like to pay by card, please visit Australian Rainbows to make your payment and present your receipt to a member of staff at Colenso Village to collect your food.

Animals in Colenso Village
Boer Goat
Capra hircus
From: South Africa
Status: Not Listed
Quick Fact: Their name is derived from the Afrikaans word ‘boer’, meaning farmer.
Find me in: Colenso Village

Cameroon Sheep
Ovis aries
From: Cameroon
Status: Not Listed
Quick Fact: Cameroon sheep have short, fine hair which allows them to keep cool in the African sun.
Find me in: Colenso Village

Pygmy Goat
Capra hircus
From: West Africa
Status: Not Listed
Quick Fact: Pygmy goats are great climbers, browsing on leaves and young branches up in the trees.
Find me in: Colenso Village

Somali Fat-tailed Sheep
Ovis aries
From: Somalia & Asia
Status: Not Listed
Quick Fact: The Somali fat-tailed sheep was originally bred for the fat reserves in its tail, which were used in Medieval cooking.
Find me in: Colenso Village


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