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School

On field trips to Pymatuning Deer Park, younger students will enjoy a Kiddie Zoo, where they can feed and pet a variety of baby and domestic animals. Students can also feed the parakeets in the Budgie Barn, and ride ponies along the wilderness trail. The park’s picnic pavilion can be reserved in advance for a field trip lunch. School group visits are available on weekdays starting May 15th.

supports classroom learning in:
Science.

topics covered:
Biology, animal science, mammals.

contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 724-932-3200

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 20 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. Recomm. Length of Visit: 1 hour. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Outdoor seating. Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

ABOUT

Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park doesn’t only have deer—groups will experience over 250 animals at this wildlife attraction located at the southerly end of Pymatuning Lake. Animals at the park include Siberian tigers, African lions, camels, black bears, primates, and, of course, several species of deer. Family-owned and operated, the park offers a variety of opportunities for groups to admire wildlife up close and from afar. Groups can also enjoy children’s pony rides, an excursion on the “Deer Park Express,” and the park’s newest attraction, Budgie Barn. Group rates are available.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Petting Zoo Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Petting zoos feature a variety of domestic animals. Common animals include sheep, goats, rabbits, ponies, alpacas, llamas, pigs and miniature donkeys. Petting zoos are popular with small children, who will often feed the animals.

Sheep can recognize facial expressions. They really like smiles 🙂

Cows have best friends and become distressed if they’re separated from them.

Newborn piglets learn to run to their mothers’ voices and to recognize their own names. Mother pigs sing to their young while nursing.

Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago.

Rabbits are herbivores (plant eaters).

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Scouts

Scout groups can work on a variety of animal-related badges at Pymatuning Deer Park. In addition to learning about the park’s animals, scouts can participate in activities such as feeding the Budgie Barn’s parakeets and riding ponies along the wilderness trail. Advance reservations are recommended for scout groups that would like the enjoy lunch in the park’s picnic pavilion. Scout groups that are unable to take weekday field trips may visit the park on select weekends.

supports scout badges in:
Science.

topics covered:
Biology, animal science, mammals.

contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 724-932-3200

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 20 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. Recomm. Length of Visit: 1 hour. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Outdoor seating. Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

ABOUT

Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park doesn’t only have deer—groups will experience over 250 animals at this wildlife attraction located at the southerly end of Pymatuning Lake. Animals at the park include Siberian tigers, African lions, camels, black bears, primates, and, of course, several species of deer. Family-owned and operated, the park offers a variety of opportunities for groups to admire wildlife up close and from afar. Groups can also enjoy children’s pony rides, an excursion on the “Deer Park Express,” and the park’s newest attraction, Budgie Barn. Group rates are available.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Petting Zoo Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Petting zoos feature a variety of domestic animals. Common animals include sheep, goats, rabbits, ponies, alpacas, llamas, pigs and miniature donkeys. Petting zoos are popular with small children, who will often feed the animals.

Sheep can recognize facial expressions. They really like smiles 🙂

Cows have best friends and become distressed if they’re separated from them.

Newborn piglets learn to run to their mothers’ voices and to recognize their own names. Mother pigs sing to their young while nursing.

Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago.

Rabbits are herbivores (plant eaters).

View Lesson Plan>>

Camp

Younger summer camp groups can enjoy a Kiddie Zoo, where they can feed and pet a variety of baby and domestic animals. Campers can also feed the parakeets in the Budgie Barn, and pony rides along a wilderness trail are available for the little ones. Be sure to reserve the picnic pavilion in advance to have a group lunch with your campers. Group field trip visits are available on weekdays starting mid-May.

contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 724-932-3200

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 20 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Outdoor seating. Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

ABOUT

Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park doesn’t only have deer—groups will experience over 250 animals at this wildlife attraction located at the southerly end of Pymatuning Lake. Animals at the park include Siberian tigers, African lions, camels, black bears, primates, and, of course, several species of deer. Family-owned and operated, the park offers a variety of opportunities for groups to admire wildlife up close and from afar. Groups can also enjoy children’s pony rides, an excursion on the “Deer Park Express,” and the park’s newest attraction, Budgie Barn. Group rates are available.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Petting Zoo Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Petting zoos feature a variety of domestic animals. Common animals include sheep, goats, rabbits, ponies, alpacas, llamas, pigs and miniature donkeys. Petting zoos are popular with small children, who will often feed the animals.

Sheep can recognize facial expressions. They really like smiles 🙂

Cows have best friends and become distressed if they’re separated from them.

Newborn piglets learn to run to their mothers’ voices and to recognize their own names. Mother pigs sing to their young while nursing.

Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago.

Rabbits are herbivores (plant eaters).

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

Field trips to Pymatuning Deer Park can include visits to the Kiddie Zoo, where homeschoolers can feed and pet a variety of baby and domestic animals. Homeschoolers can also feed the Parakeets in the Budgie Barn and explore the wilderness trail on pony rides. Field trip visits are available on weekdays beginning May 15th.

topics covered:
Science, biology, animal science.

contact info
Name: Main
Phone: 724-932-3200

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 20 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Outdoor seating. Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

ABOUT

Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park doesn’t only have deer—groups will experience over 250 animals at this wildlife attraction located at the southerly end of Pymatuning Lake. Animals at the park include Siberian tigers, African lions, camels, black bears, primates, and, of course, several species of deer. Family-owned and operated, the park offers a variety of opportunities for groups to admire wildlife up close and from afar. Groups can also enjoy children’s pony rides, an excursion on the “Deer Park Express,” and the park’s newest attraction, Budgie Barn. Group rates are available.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Petting Zoo Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Petting zoos feature a variety of domestic animals. Common animals include sheep, goats, rabbits, ponies, alpacas, llamas, pigs and miniature donkeys. Petting zoos are popular with small children, who will often feed the animals.

Sheep can recognize facial expressions. They really like smiles 🙂

Cows have best friends and become distressed if they’re separated from them.

Newborn piglets learn to run to their mothers’ voices and to recognize their own names. Mother pigs sing to their young while nursing.

Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago.

Rabbits are herbivores (plant eaters).

View Lesson Plan>>