Educational visits at  Lafon Acres

Bring learning to life with a hands-on, interactive visit to Lafon Acres — a working lifestyle farm just 10 minutes from Kamo in beautiful Ruatangata.

Learning outcomes for students aged 5-12

By the end of their visit, students will be given the opportunity to:

  1. Identify and describe a variety of farm animals and their basic needs.
  2. Understand the role each animal plays on a lifestyle farm.
  3. Demonstrate respect for animals through safe and gentle handling.
  4. Recognise seasonal changes and how they affect farm life and animal care.
  5. Develop an awareness of rural living and the importance of farming in New Zealand.
  6. Engage in hands-on activities that promote curiosity, observation, and connection with nature.
  7. Reflect on their experience and share something new they have learned with others.

Hands-on farm experiences

Our guided farm experiences are perfect for schools, early childhood centres and homeschool groups. Students will meet and learn about our friendly animals.

Meet our friendly animals

Including ostriches, highland cattle, goats, miniature donkeys, sheep, alpacas, a miniature pony, and our loyal family dog.


 

Cost - $250 includes 10 people

Duration- 2hours

 

Additional

$15 per child (5-13yrs)

$10 per pre schooler (1-4 yrs)

FREE infant under 1

$15 per adult

$10+$10 Disabled & Caregiver

 

Discount  20-30     $10 per person

1 Adult: 4 children ratio free 

 

$10 Pony ride per person

 

 

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Book your educational visit

Give your students an unforgettable learning experience at Lafon Acres. Contact us to book your visit today!