Community Animal Visits
Bring Hidden Pastures to your group.
Community Animal Visits bring a private, facilitated farm-animal experience to schools, senior communities, workplaces, nonprofits, organizations, and other defined groups.
Visits are planned around the setting, participants, available space, transportation needs, and the animals that are the best fit for the experience.
QUICK DETAILS
STARTING PRICE
Starting at $200
DURATION
60 minutes
GROUP SIZE
Up to 25 participants
TRAVEL
Within 15 miles
Additional travel may be available for an additional charge. Advance request and approval are required.
A Private Animal Experience for Your Group
Community Animal Visits are designed for one defined group participating together.
They may be a good fit for:
- •Schools
- •Senior communities
- •Assisted living communities
- •Workplaces
- •Nonprofits
- •Community organizations
- •Private groups
- •Support organizations
- •Small organizational gatherings
- ✓A shared group activity
- ✓A chance to meet animals
- ✓An opportunity to learn and ask questions
- ✓A break from the group’s normal routine
- ✓A memorable hands-on experience
This is different from an open-attendance event where guests may come and go throughout the experience.
For larger or open-attendance gatherings, explore
What Might a Visit Look Like?
Each visit is shaped around the group, setting, animals, and available space.
Depending on the visit, participants may have opportunities to:
Meet & Connect
Meet Hidden Pastures animals and learn their personalities.
Learn & Ask Questions
Explore animal care, behavior, farm life, and appropriate basic handling information.
Observe & Participate
Observe animal behavior and participate in appropriate hands-on interaction when suitable.
Share the Experience
Enjoy a facilitated group experience shaped around the setting and participants.
Who Might Come Along?
Depending on the visit, possible animals may include:
- •Goats
- •Sheep or lambs
- •Pig
- •Ducks
- •Chickens
- •Miniature ponies
Not every Community Animal Visit includes multiple animal types.
Animal selection depends on factors including:
- •Location
- •Group size
- •Weather
- •Transportation requirements
- •Available space
- •Animal wellbeing
- •Safety
- •Type of experience being requested
Animal preferences may be requested but are not guaranteed.
Interested in a Full-Size Horse Visit?
Full-size horses may be available by special request as part of some Community Animal Visits.
These visits require trailer transportation and are custom quoted.
Ground-based horse experiences may include:
- ✓Grooming
- ✓Horse-care education
- ✓Observation
- ✓Horsemanship learning
- ✓Appropriate hands-on interaction
Riding is not included in off-site horse visits.
Planning Your Visit
Community Animal Visits start at $200.
Final pricing may vary depending on:
- ✓Travel
- ✓Animal selection
- ✓Transportation requirements
- ✓Visit complexity
- ✓Full-size horse transport
- ✓Location or venue needs
- ✓Other logistical considerations
Travel within 15 miles of Hidden Pastures is included.
Additional travel may be available for an additional charge.
Advance request and approval are required so Hidden Pastures can review the location, group, animals, and visit requirements.
Is This the Right Type of Visit?
Choose Community Animal Visits if:
- Your group is defined in advance
- Participants are generally attending together
- You expect up to 25 participants
- You want a private facilitated experience
Choose Event Animal Visits if:
- Attendance is larger or less predictable
- Guests will come and go
- The event is open to a broader audience
- You need customized staffing or setup
Bring Hidden Pastures to Your Group
Tell us about your group, location, preferred date, expected number of participants, and the type of experience you are looking for.
We’ll review the request and help determine the animals and visit structure that are the best fit.