D'Kandang Amazing Farm

Exploring D'Kandang Amazing Farm: A Nature-Based Educational Tourism Destination in the Heart of Depok

Depok City is often associated with traffic jams and dense settlements. However, behind this hustle and bustle lies a green oasis offering a unique tourist concept called D’Kandang Amazing Farm. Located in the Sawangan area, West Java, this destination is not just an ordinary playground, but an educational tourism (edutainment) area that integrates the agricultural and livestock sectors into one family-friendly ecosystem.

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Transformation: From Dairy Farm to Tourist Destination

The history of D’Kandang Amazing Farm began as a commercial dairy farm. Initially, the main focus of this place was milk production and livestock fattening. However, with the high interest from urban communities to introduce the world of agriculture to children, the management made a strategic evolution.

In 2013, this place transformed into an educational tourist attraction. Development was carried out by arranging approximately 6 hectares of land into an aesthetic area while maintaining its original function as productive land. This evolution aims to bridge the gap between urban communities and the agrarian world, so that children in the Jabodetabek area can experience being "little farmers and ranchers" without having to travel far to remote villages.

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Unique Recreational Experience: Direct Interaction with Nature

D’Kandang Amazing Farm offers a very specific and interactive experience. Unlike zoos that only allow visitors to observe from a distance, here visitors are encouraged to be actively involved.

One of the flagship activities is Creative Farming. Here, children are taught the correct way to cultivate plants, from preparing planting media, planting seeds, to harvesting organic vegetables. Meanwhile, in the livestock area, visitors can try the experience of milking cows directly with guidance from experienced instructors. This activity provides a deep understanding of the origin of the food consumed daily.

Besides cows, there is also interaction with Etawah goats, sheep, and ponies. Visitors can give them feed in the form of fresh grass or carrots provided. For those who like a challenge, there are activities like horse riding or touring the farm area using a carriage pulled by D'Kandang's healthy horses.

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Family Facilities and Entertainment

As a family recreation spot, D’Kandang has been equipped with modern supporting facilities that still retain a rural ambiance. Some of the main facilities include:

1. Outbound Area: Various agility rides are available such as flying fox, rope bridges, and archery. These activities are designed to train children's courage and gross motor skills.

2. Creative Workshop: Besides farming, there are creativity classes such as painting on caping (farmer's hat) media, coloring animal-shaped ceramics, to making compost fertilizer.

3. Restaurant and Culinary: Adopting a farm-to-table concept, the restaurant within the area serves fresh dishes. The signature menu is, of course, pure cow's milk with various flavor variants and homemade yogurt.

4. Picnic Area: A vast expanse of green grass and shady trees allows families to spread out their mats and enjoy Depok's natural atmosphere, which is rarely found in city centers.

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Cultural Significance and Role in the Community

D’Kandang Amazing Farm plays an important role in preserving the agrarian identity amidst the modernization of Depok City. At a time when agricultural land in West Java is shrinking due to property development, D’Kandang stands as a green open space that functions as the city's lungs.

Culturally, this place serves as a food literacy center for the younger generation. They learn to appreciate the professions of farmers and ranchers, and understand the importance of environmental sustainability. D’Kandang also involves the local community in its operations, from providing animal feed to labor, thus creating a positive economic impact for residents around Sawangan.

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Structured Educational Activities

For school groups, D’Kandang provides structured educational packages. Students don't just play, but also receive presentation materials about the life cycles of animals and plants. The experience of bathing buffaloes is one of the most sought-after attractions because it provides a strong sense of rural nostalgia, where children can play in the water while cleaning the buffaloes in a special area.

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Visitor Information and Best Time to Visit

D’Kandang Amazing Farm is located on Jalan Penarikan, Pasir Putih, Sawangan, Depok. To reach this location, visitors can use private vehicles via the Desari toll road (Depok-Antasari), which increasingly facilitates access from Jakarta.

Best Time:

It is highly recommended to arrive at the location in the morning around 08:00 or 09:00 AM Western Indonesian Time. At this time, the air temperature is still relatively cool, and the livestock are most active for interaction. Additionally, a morning visit provides enough time to try all the rides before the sun reaches its peak in the afternoon.

For weekend visits (Saturday-Sunday), this place is usually quite crowded with families. If you desire a quieter atmosphere and more privacy for your activities, weekdays are a wiser choice. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes for the children, as many activities involve dirt, water, and active outdoor interaction.

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Conclusion: Why Visit D'Kandang?

D’Kandang Amazing Farm successfully proves that recreational places don't always have to be shopping malls or mechanical amusement parks. By combining elements of education, nature, and fun, this place offers a quality and memorable recreational experience. Here, visitors don't just go home with beautiful photos, but also bring home new knowledge about how nature works to sustain humans. For residents of Depok and its surroundings, D’Kandang is proof that nature's wonders can be found right in our own backyard.