School Field Trips
EXPLORE AND EDUCATE
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Woolly Yak Ranch is passionate about using our unique blend of farm animals, orchard trees and environmental activities to inspire children so they have a memorable, enjoyable and educational experience outdoors. Our hands-on approach keeps students engaged during their field trip. We offer a variety of school field trip tours, and you select what areas of our farm for your students to explore and learn.
OCTOBER
Yaks are grazing,
Babydoll sheep are grazing.
Pond micro ecosystem is thriving.
Pawpaw fruit is coming to an end.
Persimmons-close to harvest, some varieties ripe.
​Pecans trees-visible unripen nuts.
WHEN TO VISIT AND WHAT TO EXPECT (nature determines exact timing for animals & trees)
MARCH
Yaks are beginning to enjoy fresh pasture.
Babydoll sheep are grazing.
Pond is coming to life after winter.
APRIL
Yaks are grazing and romping around.
Babydoll sheep are grazing and lambing.
Purple Martin birds have arrived.
Pond micro ecosystem is thriving.
MAY
Yaks are grazing.
Babydoll lambs have arrived.
Purple Martin birds are laying eggs.
PM hatchlings are born mid-month.
Pond micro ecosystem is thriving.
JUNE
Yaks are grazing and romping around.
Babydoll lambs are growing.
Purple Martin hatchlings are growing.
Pond micro ecosystem is in full swing.​
JULY
Yaks are grazing.
Babydoll sheep and lambs are grazing.
Purple Martin hatchlings are flying.
Pond micro ecosystem in full swing.
Pawpaw trees-visible unripen fruit.
AUGUST
Yaks are grazing.
Babydoll sheep and lambs are grazing.
Purple Martin birds have left.
Pond micro ecosystem is thriving.
Pawpaw trees-visible unripen fruit.​
Persimmon trees-visible unripen fruit.
Pecan trees-visible unripen nuts.
SEPTEMBER
Yaks are grazing.
Babydoll sheep are grazing.
Pond micro ecosystem is thriving.
Pawpaws are ripening in the orchard.
Persimmon trees-visible unripen fruit.
Pecan trees-visible unripen nuts.
OCTOBER
Yaks are grazing,
Babydoll sheep are grazing.
Pond micro ecosystem is thriving.
Pawpaw fruit is coming to an end.
Persimmons-close to harvest, some varieties ripe.
​Pecans trees-visible unripen nuts.
NOVEMBER
Yaks are grazing.
Babydoll sheep are grazing.
Pond micro ecosystem is thriving.
Persimmons are in harvest.
Pecans are in harvest.
COST AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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The fee is $12.00 per student. Two teachers are included at no additional charge. A special needs student may bring along an extra adult at no additional charge. Each additional teacher or adult is $4.00. ​
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Minimum number of students for a field trip is 15, or a minimum fee of $180.00.
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A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required at time of booking. Balance due prior to field trip. Please mail a check or provide a credit card upon arrival.
In the event of inclement weather, we will visit animals in our barn. In the event of severe weather, we may cancel your tour. If this happens, you will be notified and given the option of a refund or to reschedule.
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We reserve the right to adjust elements of your tour if necessary due to animal health.
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Field trips include a guide providing the tour which lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours.
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You are welcome to bring along a snack or lunch. We provide picnic tables in an uncovered area.
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After your guided tour, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish and enjoy our farm and our nature inspired play area.
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Please feel free to email us with information about specific areas of study so we can touch on the topic during your tour. We will do everything we can to accommodate any special requests, please feel free to email us at info@woollyyak.com