Field Trip

Animals have so much to teach, and nature is a perfect classroom to educate children about themselves and the world around them!

Session Breakdown

• Group (Up to 20 People): Donation: $400
• Maximum of 30 kids
• Maximum of 5 adults
• 2-hour sessions are held on Tue., Wed., Thu., and Sat.

• Time slots: 10a-12p or 2p-12p

• All guests 2 years of age and older count toward the total number.

• Children under 2 years of age do not require additional donations.

Session Description

While brushing cows, meeting horses, cuddling turkeys, holding chickens, petting goats and sheep, giving pigs tummy rubs, and hearing the animals’ stories of resilience, children in grades k-12 will learn about body language, compassion, confidence, tolerance, and find themselves in the barnyard. We will explore what animals eat, how they play, where they sleep, and the many different ways animals use to communicate. All field trips start with a short presentation about the animals, ending with making wishes at our wishing well, and are geared to empower kids to be heroes in their own neighborhoods for animals, nature, and other people.

Footwear Requirement (Strictly Enforced)

Closed-toe shoes are required to enter animal areas.
Guests wearing sandals, flip-flops, or any open-toed shoes will not be permitted into animal areas for safety reasons.
In addition we recommend sturdy closed toe shoes suitable for a farm environment.

At The Gentle Barn, our animals always come first. Our animals get to live their very best lives, eat on a schedule, and spend time with their friends. Our tours and guests get to enjoy the animals, while the animals are enjoying their natural lives and may not always be available. Thanks for the understanding and for loving animals with us.