The short answer
Emu Farm at Dadubada: what visitors should know first
Go if you are travelling with children or already driving towards Baliguda. It is a small farm and a short visit, so do not make a special trip. Combine it with Lover's Point and confirm opening hours with a local driver.
Useful facts
Emu Farm at Dadubada facts at a glance
- Location
- Dadubada, about 12 km from Daringbadi
- Experience type
- Farm visit
- Known for
- Over 50 emus reported by visitors
- Timings
- Reported daytime hours; confirm locally
- Pair with
- Lover's Point, about 1 km onward
Why it matters
Why Emu Farm at Dadubada is worth your time
Emus are native to Australia, not Odisha, so this is a farm rather than a wildlife sanctuary despite the name some listings use. Its value is more modest: a quick, harmless stop for children on a trip that is otherwise about forests and views.
It also shows the improvisation of hill tourism in a district where facilities are still few. Visiting it, you support a small local attraction, but you do not need to rank it above the waterfalls or the plantation. For parents, it can turn a long drive into a stop children will remember.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Emu chicks
If chicks are present, they are the main draw for children.
- 02
Roadside views
The drive offers wide views over pine and coffee slopes.
- 03
Easy pairing
Lover's Point is close, making this a simple half-day loop.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Plan the emu farm as the first stop on a half-day drive towards Baliguda. The enclosure is small, and the birds, including adults and chicks reported by visitors, can be watched from the fence in a few minutes. Children usually enjoy it more than adults.
Keep a respectful distance and follow staff guidance. Emus can kick, and the birds are not pets, however calm they look. Ask whether any feeding is permitted and what is allowed.
From here Lover's Point is only a short drive onward, so go there next, then return to town for lunch. The road is scenic, with pine and coffee-covered slopes, so keep the camera ready.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Confirm opening hours with your driver before heading out
- Keep a safe distance from the birds
- Carry a hat and water; shade is limited
- Combine with Lover's Point on the same trip
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Dadubada, about 12 km from Daringbadi towards Baliguda
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Best time
- Morning or mid-afternoon; October to March
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Flat, short walks around the enclosure with little shade, so a hat helps in warm weather. The road from town is winding, which can tire older passengers on longer trips.
- Tickets and access
- A nominal ticket and daytime hours have been reported. Confirm on arrival, and follow staff instructions about feeding or approaching the birds.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Emu Farm at Dadubada
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Flat, short walks around the enclosure with little shade, so a hat helps in warm weather. The road from town is winding, which can tire older passengers on longer trips.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is the emu farm a sanctuary?
It is a small farm. Some listings call it a sanctuary, but it is not a national park or wildlife reserve.
How far is it from Daringbadi?
About 12 km on the road towards Baliguda.
Is it good for children?
Yes, children usually enjoy it, but supervise closely.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
