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
Sign up for all 10 classes for a 10% discount!Discount is automatically applied at checkout.
Nigerian Goats
Silky-Soft Jacobs Ewes
Quaint Quail
Raising your Backyard Hens
Hardworking Honeybees
Classy Cattle
American LaMancha Baby Goats
Peculiar Pigs
Friendly Finewool Sheep
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.
These 7 new baby goats are sure to captivate your heart! Learn the history of these heritage breeds and why they were created while getting up close and personal with the newest members of our farm!
Oink hello to our playful pigs! Intelligent and full of personality, our porkers are sure to delight. Visit their pen to learn about their habits, diet, and why they’re such beloved farm animals.
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!
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