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!