🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Thanarat Road (the Pak Chong side of the climb up to Khao Yai) packs in more farms, cafes, and photo spots than anywhere else in the area, and Sheep Land has been around long enough to become a familiar landmark. The draw is simple: you get to hang out with a flock of chubby sheep you can pet, feed, and photograph. Little kids love it and grown-ups end up having fun too.
To be honest, there are several sheep farms like this around Khao Yai, new and old. Some lean on glass-walled cafes, others on wide-open fields. Sheep Land combines a farm, an activity area, and a souvenir shop in one place. The size is just right, so you won't wear yourself out walking, and it works better as a stop along the way than a full-day destination.
How to get there and where it is
- Location — KM4 Thanarat Road, Nong Nam Daeng, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. Look for the sign and the big sheep statue by the roadside, easy to spot.
- From Pak Chong town — drive up Thanarat Road toward the national park; it's only a few kilometres, well before the park gate, about 10 min.
- Parking — there's an on-site lot, so you don't have to hunt for a spot far away.
- Easy to combine — it's on the same road as Primo Piazza, Palio, and several cafes, so it's easy to plan multiple stops in one trip.
Drive slow on the way up Khao Yai
The stretch of Thanarat Road going up the hill is sloped and curvy. On weekends it gets busy and people cross the road in front of the farm, so drive slowly and leave plenty of braking distance.
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Entry fee, opening hours, and the cost of sheep feed
From the latest info we found, entry runs around 40 THB per person (there have been spells when entry was free and they only charged for sheep feed; prices like these shift over time, so it's worth checking the farm's page again before you go). Feed for the sheep is sold inside the farm, by the cup or bag at various points, for a few tens of baht. Bringing small cash makes it easier.
- Opening hours — daily, roughly 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
- Entry fee — around 40 THB/person (small kids often get in free or at a discount; check on site).
- Sheep feed — sold inside the farm, a few tens of baht per portion.
- Time needed — about 1–2 hours is just right.
What there is to do on the farm
The heart of the place is the sheep zone, where thick-fleeced, chubby sheep wander around the pens and fields for you to pet, feed, and hold for photos. Kids usually get excited when they hold out food and the sheep walk right up to them, the kind of shot parents love to keep. Beyond the sheep, there are sometimes other animals to see and a small play zone for kids.
Sheep feeding zone
Buy feed and get up close to feed the sheep. Fun for little kids, cute photos for the grown-ups.
European-themed photo spots
Pastel European-style buildings and arches paired with grassy fields, for that feeling of being abroad.
Souvenir shop
Sheep plushies, sheep-shaped pottery, handmade wool products, and clothing.
Drinks shop
Drinks and snacks for a rest stop, with some menu items made from sheep's milk to try.
European-themed photo spots and how to shoot them well
For photo lovers, the best shots come from the pastel arches and buildings set up as a European backdrop, paired with the green fields and flock of sheep. The light is nicest right after opening in the morning and in the late afternoon before closing, when it's less crowded than midday and the light is softer. If you want unhurried shots with the sheep, avoid the packed midday rush on long weekends.
- Go early — soft light, fewer people, and the sheep are still lively, which makes for easier shooting.
- Wear colours that pop against the fields — light or bright tops contrast with the green grass and pastel backdrop and photograph well.
- Expect a bit of mess — the farm ground has grass and some animal droppings, so wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
- Wash your hands after touching animals — there are hand-washing points; clean up after feeding or holding the sheep before you eat.
Prep a little if you're bringing small kids
Some of the bigger sheep can push hard to grab food. Hold little kids' hands while feeding and teach them to offer food with an open palm rather than a tight fist; it's safer and more fun that way.
Who it's for and what to expect
Sheep Land suits families with kids, photo-loving couples, and anyone who wants a cute stop on the way up to Khao Yai. To be honest, the farm isn't very big and it's more of a photo stop than a long visit. If you're expecting wide fields stretching to the horizon like a big farm, you may find it smaller than imagined. But if you come to play with the sheep and grab some nice photos for an hour, the entry fee is worth it and the kids will have a blast.
Planning a Khao Yai trip around Sheep Land
Because Sheep Land sits on Thanarat Road alongside several other spots, it's easy to build into a half- to full-day trip. Here's a sample day that flows nicely and lets you actually hit the stops without overdoing it.
Farms + photos
Nature + cafes
An honest note on entering the park
Khao Yai National Park charges entry separately from the farm (Thais pay much less than foreigners). Inside, the roads are winding and wildlife crosses in the evening, so drive slowly and be extra careful. After rain, the trails to the waterfalls get slippery, so walk with care.
What to know on long weekends
- Crowded at midday — on weekends and long weekends the farm and Thanarat Road get busy; going early is the best way to dodge the crowds.
- Rooms fill fast — Khao Yai resorts book up quickly on long weekends, so book ahead if you plan to stay.
- Weather changes fast — up on the hill it rains in spells, so keep an umbrella or rain jacket in the car.
- Small cash — entry and sheep feed are easiest paid in cash, in case some spots don't take transfers.
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