Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to feed animals & their favorite foods

In Disney Dreamlight Valley, feeding the animals will get you fantastic rewards, so here’s exactly how to feed the valley creatures as well as each of their favorite foods.

The enchanting realm of Disney Dreamlight Valley offers players a vibrant and cozy place filled with activities such as mining, fishing, cooking, and completing quests.

At the heart of the game’s appeal are its charming animals, each residing in specific biomes around the valley. What not many know is that feeding them their favorite food will reward the player with useful rewards.

So, to get you those juicy bonuses, here are all the available animals in Disney Dreamlight Valley as well as their preferred foods and how to feed them, to ensure you get the most out of this adorable game.

How to feed the animals in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Feeding the animals in Disney Dreamlight Valley is not as easy as just approaching them and giving them their favorite food. For some, you’ll need to chase them around until they accept feeding. For others, they’re a little easier.

How to feed Owls

Owls are mystical creatures often found in The Library of Lore and The Bind. Each type has specific preferences and feeding schedules. To feed them, approach naturally like you would with Sunbirds.

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• Liked Food: Any Grain Ingredient
• Favorite Food: Barley

How to feed Pegasi

Pegasi are graceful and mythical beings that can be found in The Elysian Fields, The Fiery Plains, The Statue’s Shadow, and Mount Olympus. They are drawn to vegetable-based meals and require meals of different star levels depending on the type.

To approach Pegasi, chase them like you would with foxes.

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• Liked Food: Any Vegetable Type Meal
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How to feed Baby Dragons

Baby Dragons are fiery little companions, often found in The Wild Woods, Teapot Falls, The Fallen Fortress, and The Beanstalk Marshes. They are attracted to shiny objects like gems and rare items. 

To approach Dragons, you have to wait for them to stop flying away, in the same way you would with turtles.

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• Liked Food: Any Gem
• Favorite Food: Magma, Pure Ice

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How to feed Capybaras

Considering Capybaras are easy-going, you can just approach the critter to feed them in the Wild Tangle. Sounds simple enough!

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How to feed Cobras

Like the Crocodile, you must approach a Cobra slowly when their heads are not up. Then, you can feed them their favorite food.

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How to feed Crocodiles

To feed a Crocodile their favorite food you’ll need to be patient, and very good at not being seen. When you see one you will need to wait until they put their heads down. Once they do this, sneak towards them, stopping when they raise their heads again. Repeat this until you get close enough to feed them.

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How to feed Foxes

Thankfully you won’t need to play any games with the adorable Foxes. However, you will still need to chase them around the Frosted Heights until they want to accept some food. The hungry animals will come up to you and initiate the chase so watch where you step.

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How to feed Monkeys

You’ll have to follow around a Monkey for a bit until they allow you to feed them their favorite food. They are located in Ancient’s Landing but are pretty particular about their food.

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How to feed Rabbits

Rabbits work in a very similar way to Foxes and Monkeys but are a little easier to follow and feed. You will need to go up to them and follow them as they lead you on a chase around the Peaceful Meadow. This will happen three to four times before you can feed them.

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How to feed Raccoons

If you want to feed a Raccoon, you’ll need to be patient and slow. Running towards them will cause them to run away so make sure you approach them carefully. Sneak slowly and you’ll be able to feed these furry friends.

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How to feed Ravens

Ravens were fully introduced into the game through the Scar update. To feed them you’ll need to get as close as you can and stand still while it circles you. When it stops you can feed them their favorite foods. Luckily, when it comes to the Ravens’ favorite food, we have some of the easiest 5-star recipes to try.

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How to feed Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles are easy to spot and relatively simple to feed. All you need to do is approach them, wait for them to pop out of their shells, and give them their favorite food.

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How to feed Squirrels

Squirrels are among the easiest animals to catch in Disney Dreamlight Valley and are one of the first you are likely to come across. All you need to do is approach them and feed them. The ones that want food will not run away from you.

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How to feed the Sunbirds

Disney Dreamlight Valley Sunbirds, otherwise referred to as Hummingbirds by many players, are tricky to catch and feed. While a lot of the other animals in this game prefer you to approach slowly, the Sunbirds will force you into a quick run as they dart away. Keep chasing them and remain determined to feed this tricky animal.

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Every animal’s favorite food

Below is each animal’s favorite food and where they can be found. Some are much harder than others so we’ve linked how to get certain tricky foods.

All animals in Disney Dreamlight Valley

There are 14 different animals in Disney Dreamlight Valley looking to be fed by you. They come in different colors and designs but will still have the same favorite food as the species they belong to.

Here are all of the animals in Disney Dreamlight Valley:

• Crocodiles
• Foxes
• Rabbits
• Raccoons
• Ravens
• Sea Turtles
• Squirrels
• Sunbirds (AKA Hummingbirds)
• Monkeys
• Cobras
• Capybaras
• Owl
• Pegasi
• Baby dragons

Rewards for feeding animals

Feeding animals any type of food unlocks the ability to have companions (pets that follow you around) and will get you valuable items like Gold Ingots, Coconuts, Crystals, and more. However, feeding them their favorite food will have a different effect.

In Disney Dreamlight Valley, giving critters their favorite food will always earn you Dream Shards as well as Memory Shards, with the chance of sometimes getting Motif Bags, too.

That’s everything you need to know to feed animals their favorite food in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Make sure you stay up to date with the current Star Path, the latest DreamSnaps challenge, and Premium Shop items.