Mobile Petting Zoo for Schools and Daycares in South Florida
Field trips take weeks of planning, permission slips, buses and chaperones. A mobile petting zoo flips that around: the farm comes to your school, preschool or daycare, and every child gets hands-on time with real animals without ever leaving campus.
Here is how a school petting zoo visit works, what kids learn, and how to plan one for your school in South Florida.
Why schools and daycares love a mobile petting zoo
- No buses or permission slips. Students stay on campus and you keep your normal schedule.
- Every child participates. Kids who might miss a field trip still get the full experience.
- Hands-on learning. Feeding, brushing and gently petting animals makes lessons stick.
- Easy to rotate classes. Groups can take turns visiting the barnyard throughout the day.
What kids learn at a petting zoo visit
A petting zoo is a natural fit for early science and social-emotional lessons. Our team shares fun, age-appropriate facts about every animal, so the visit doubles as a lesson:
- Farm life: what goats, sheep, piglets and chickens eat and how they are cared for
- Animal babies: how young animals grow and what makes them different from adults
- Gentle hands: how to approach animals calmly, kindly and safely
- Senses: the feel of soft wool, fluffy bunnies and a tortoise shell
- Responsibility: why animals need food, water, shade and care every day
What is included
Every mobile petting zoo includes 15 to 20 friendly farm animals, a fenced barnyard set up on your campus, feed and brushes for the kids, a hand sanitizer station, and our friendly team on site the whole time. The animal lineup can vary, but it often includes pygmy goats, piglets, bunnies, mini chickens, sheep and tortoises.
Planning tips for a school visit
- Book enough time for every class. Plan roughly 15 to 20 minutes per class and add them up. A 3-hour visit can serve a lot of students, and longer visits cost less per hour.
- Pick a shady, grassy area. A courtyard, playground edge or field works well. No shade? We can bring a 10×10 pop-up tent for +$100.
- Make a rotation schedule. Send classes on a set schedule so there is never a crowd at the gate.
- Plan for hand washing. Our sanitizer station helps, and a quick trip to the sinks afterward is a great habit to teach.
- Tie it to the curriculum. Read a farm-themed book beforehand, then have kids draw their favorite animal afterward.
Pricing for schools and daycares
| Visit length | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | $400 |
| 2 hours | $700 |
| 3 hours | $1,000 |
| 4 hours | $1,300 |
| 5 hours | $1,600 |
Up to 75 guests is included, with small add-on fees for larger groups. A $100 deposit reserves your date. See the full breakdown in our petting zoo price guide.
Want reptiles too?
Older students often love a reptile show, and our guide to reptile shows for schools covers how it works. Can’t choose? The petting zoo and reptile combo brings both.
Book a petting zoo for your school
Check open dates on the petting zoo booking page or learn more on our mobile petting zoo page. Have questions about a school visit? Contact us and we will help you plan it.
Bring the animals to your next event
Petting zoos, llama encounters, reptile shows and gem mining for parties, schools and events across South Florida. A $100 deposit reserves your date.
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