Field Trips
Field Trips
We love having field trips at Friends in Need!
Currently, we have volunteer support for K-6 field trips. Sample activities to be expected, properly adjusted for ages are:
Animal Introductions (depending on age)
- Yaks
- Domesticated Mink
- Goats
- Dwarf (Pancakes, Waffles, and Biscuits)
- Mini/Full Sheep
- Lambs (“Bummer lamb” discussion)
Full-grown Cows
- Molly & Mushu (Smaller cows)
- Norman (Jersey cow, will often lick the kids
Pigs
- Milo (Very small Julianna breed, Accidental litter discussion)
- Lucy, Piper, Allister, Officer Westley…
- Annabelle (former lab pig, 600 lbs. dancer
Peacocks
- Pigeons
- Chickens and Roosters
Horses
Patagonian Cavvys
Gardens
- Flowers
- Zinnias
- Gladiolas
- Bachelor Button
- Sunflowers
- Amaranths
Vegetables
- Heirloom Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Melons
- Squash
- Beans
Education
- What is a Self-Sustaining Sanctuary? (SSS)
- How is an animal rescue different from a zoo or a farm, and why is that important?
- How can I care for animals?
- How can I care for plants?
- How can I be a responsible pet owner?
- What opportunities are there in animal rescue?
- What opportunities are there in agriculture?
To schedule a field trip, please call or text us at 801-823-7223.
Thanks so much!
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