School Excursion

Real Animals. Real Learning. Real Experiences.

What Students Will Experience

Feeding & Patting Experience

Students will have the opportunity to calmly interact with and feed a variety of our larger farm animals while learning about their care, behaviour and role on the farm.

Small Creature Encounters

Children participate in calm and gentle animal handling experiences with a selection of smaller animals including chicks, guinea pigs, lambs, baby goats and other friendly farm animals.

Guided Educational Farm Walk

Students explore the farm while learning interesting facts about animal welfare, habitats, feeding requirements, farm safety and responsible animal care.

Interactive Activities

Age-appropriate activities encourage observation, participation, teamwork and engagement throughout the excursion.

Educational Benefits

Our excursions support:

Animal welfare awareness
Respectful animal interactions
Observation and inquiry skills
Communication and teamwork
Environmental awareness
Hands-on experiential learning

Programs can be adapted to suit a variety of year levels and learning needs.

Why Schools Choose RC Homestead

✔ Safe and supervised environment

✔ Small group experiences

✔ Hands-on learning opportunities

✔ Calm and engaging animal interactions

✔ Suitable for Prep to Secondary students

✔ Flexible programs tailored to your group

✔ Accessible for support groups and diverse learning needs

Excursion Information

Location:
1236 Tully Mission Beach Road, Carmoo QLD

Duration:
2 to 4 hour programs available

Group Size:
Small groups through to larger school bookings

Supervision:
Qualified staff and trained volunteers supervise all activities

Booking Enquiries

We welcome enquiries from schools, homeschool groups, early learning services and educational organisations.

RC Homestead Animal Encounters
📍 1236 Tully Mission Beach Road, Carmoo QLD
📞 0458 804 339

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