Education
Farmyard Discovery Program
Our educational sessions combine real-life animal interaction with guided learning, helping children build confidence, spark curiosity, and develop a deeper understanding of farm life in a safe and supportive environment.
Talk & Touch Farm Session
Perfect for preschools & early learning centres
1 Hour Educational Experience
From $495
Extra Time: $195/hour
Includes:
- 1 experienced, friendly handler
- A small selection of calm, gentle baby animals – piglet, chicks, duckling, guinea pigs, rabbit, baby goat, and lamb
- Safe enclosed setup (3m x 3m)
- Simple, age-appropriate animal introductions
- Children meet the animals from outside the enclosure, then sit for a calm, hands-on experience
- Gentle hands-on interaction – cuddling, patting, feeding, brushing & bottle-feeding
A calm and engaging introduction to farm animals, designed especially for younger learners
Petting Farm Experience
Perfect for small school groups & mixed ages
2 Hour Educational Experience
From $685
Extra Time: $250/hour
Includes:
- 1 experienced handler
- Requires a minimum of 4m x 4m of space
- Additional handler available to support larger group flow ($45/hour)
- A wider variety of farm animals – piglet, kid goat, lamb, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, chicks, ducks, and ducklings
- Structured learning with fun facts and animal care education
- Hands-on interaction – cuddling, patting, feeding, brushing & bottle-feeding
- Up to 5 students inside at one time, with continuous rotation to ensure all students participate
A fun and balanced session combining education with hands-on experience
Fur & Feathers Farm Experience
Perfect for larger groups & multiple classes
2 Hour Educational Experience
From $1,050
Extra Time: $285/hour
Includes:
- 2 experienced handlers
- A large selection of farm animals, including a variety of birds – a baby cow, 2 piglets, 2 lambs, 2 baby goats, chicks, chickens, ducks, ducklings, guinea pigs, and rabbits
- Larger 8m x 8m setup
- Structured educational talk and guided interaction
- Hands-on interaction – cuddling, feeding, brushing & bottle-feeding
- Up to 20 students interacting at once, with a walk-through style experience
A deeper farm experience exploring both animal care and bird life
Grand Farmyard Experience
Our premium program for large schools & full-day, whole-centre visits
2 Hour Educational Experience
From $1,700
Extra Time: $385/hour
Includes:
- 3 experienced handlers
- Up to 30 farm animals, including premium animals such as alpacas and baby cows, along with 2 piglets, 4 lambs, 4 baby goats, chicks, chickens, ducks, ducklings, guinea pigs, and rabbits
- Large 10m x 10m setup
- High-capacity group interaction with walk-through style learning
- Full educational session with guided learning and hands-on interaction – cuddling, feeding, brushing & bottle-feeding
The ultimate farm-based learning experience – bigger, more interactive, and unforgettable
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Learning Outcomes
Children will:
- Learn about animal care, needs, and welfare
- Understand farm life and animal behaviours
- Build confidence through safe, hands-on interaction
- Engage in real-world, sensory-based learning
BONUS LEARNING PACK: All attendees will receive Sweet Valley’s farm-themed activity workbook to continue learning after the visit.
Additional Information
- Travel is included for up to 1 hour
- Additional travel fees may apply outside this area
- All packages are designed with animal welfare and guest safety as our top priority
- Additional handlers available at $45/hour for larger groups
Ready to Book an Educational Visit?
Contact us today to bring a fun, engaging and educational farm experience to your school or centre!