Calling all animal lovers and future zoologists!

Join our 2026 Meet the Animals series to get up close with the furry, feathered, and four-legged residents of our farm! We'll get up close and personal to observe and learn lots about our animal buddies, from their unique behaviors and other fun facts! Get ready for a hands-on animal adventure that will deepen your connection to the creatures we share our world with.

Classes are held in our Education Building, unless otherwise noted, followed by a tour.

Select Saturdays | 10am - 11am
$12 per person

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Jupiter Girard is the Livestock Manager at the Queens County Farm Museum, where she oversees animal care. She holds a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from Miami University, with graduate research centered on improving care for exotic pets. With over seven years of experience working in animal husbandry, including previous work with sharks at the New York Aquarium, Jupiter is dedicated to caring for the animals, as well as expanding education surrounding livestock and heritage breeds at the farm.

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November 28 - Friendly Finewool Sheep

Get cozy with our fluffy Finewool Sheep! Famous for their soft, luxurious fleece, these gentle sheep are winter-ready and waiting to greet you. Come feel their wool and learn about shearing and fiber crafts!

$13.60
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  • Advance online tickets are required as capacity is limited.
  • This class is part of the Public Education Program at Queens County Farm Museum.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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  • Free event parking and bicycle racks available.
  • Restroom is accessible.

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• For the health of our livestock, please do not feed animals anything except food for sale on site.
• Pets are not allowed, for the safety of the farm animals and visitors. Service animals are permitted as described by the ADA.
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