Two Tails Ranch has developed All About Elephants, an educational program for children and adults.   We do many school groups, day cares, home school groups, church, 4-H, scouts, we also have programs for seniors, artists, and professional animal care takers.   We have other exotic animals that we teach about, and our lippizan stallion horses that we do demonstrations with.   We have a museum that is dedicated to elephants past, present, and future.   We also have a small educational gift shop, and soon will have dinosaur digs for the children.


www.allaboutelephants.com
www.twotailsranch.com

Class schedule varies monthly.
Ages 9 and up
Fees vary by class.

The Cade Museum for Creativity + Invention inspires the next generation of creative thinkers and inventors through ongoing programs, imparting STEAM (science, technology, engineering arts and mathematics) knowledge combined with the arts, and opportunity to be creative in hands-on studios and labs.   Examples of classes offered: "Kaboom Science," "The Art of Color- The Science of Art," "Introduction to Pop-up Books," "Polymer Palooza," "The Science of Tie-Dye" and much more.   Programs change monthly.   Check website for details.

www.cademuseum.orgevents/programs

The Fur, Feathers & Fins program allows children to learn about the characteristics and habitats of fish, reptiles, birds and small animals.   Lessons in science, math and geography come to life through this hands-on field trip.   As students develop a respect for animals, they will also develop a greater sense of responsibility.

Trained tour leaders modify the field trips to be grade appropriate.   The FREE Fur, Feathers & Fins field trip will help children in grades K-8 develop and enhance skills in:
  -Basic needs for animal care
  -Animal habitats and characteristics
  -Environmental issues and animal survival
  -Animal respect
  -Math, reading and science



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www.petco.com

In a cooperative project with the Alachua Astronomy club, artist Elizabeth Indianos created monuments to represent the planets of our solar system.   Each of the ten, fourteen foot tall concrete monoliths is covered with tactile and visual information including: scientific facts, symbols and poetry.   The linear path of monoliths stretches along 8th Avenue, spaced in ratios of the actual distances between the planets on a scale of 4 billion to 1.


www.floridastars.org/solarwalk/solarwalk.html
www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/services/APPT/APPT_projects.html

PCW classes are taught on site at daycares and preschools only.  Our Program is for Boys and Girls (beginning at age 3) giving them a chance to experience dance and theatre in a fun and loving atmosphere among their peers.  We are the only dance program that exclusively uses certified professionals in the field of dance and dance education to teach young children.  In all classes your child will learn to move, create shapes with his/her body, and pantomime using proper technique that is developmentally age-appropriate and specific.


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www.lpcw.com

Skunkie Acres Zoo is open from 10 a.m. until Dark Daily, Holidays included.   We welcome School Groups, Daycares, and Field Trips.  There is no Admission charge to our Zoo.   We have many different animals for you to enjoy.   Come and visit with our newest addition "Mariah Wind" our Cougar.   Visit with Amara and Gustah, our Columbian Wolves, Bandit the Raccoon, Foxy Lady, Rita, and Fang, our Foxes.  We have Deer, Possum, Armiddilo, African Tortosises, and don't forget our Skunks.   Meet Billy our mascot or one of our other many colored Skunks.   The Zoo is run entirely on your Donations.   We accept donations of cash, animal feed, bedding, etc...

Trail Rides We have 1 Hour Horseback Trails for $20.00 per person and a 2 Hour Trail which is $35.00 per person.   These are very scenic and Beautiful Trails and there is always the chance to see some of Florida's Wildlife.   We also have a 3 Hour Trail which goes down by the Beautiful Suwannee River for $50.00 per person.   Children are welcome on our trails however children under the age of 16 must wear helmets per State Law.   We have Helmets available for your use at no charge.   Children 5 and under can ride with a responsible adult on the same horse for no additional fee.   All Proceeds from Trail Rides goes to help support the Animal Rescue and Zoo.

School Programs and Field Trips Our Objective here at Skunkie Acres, Inc. is to educate Children about animals here in our State of Florida and also about animals from around the world.   Children receive hands on educations about animals and lessons on the importance of animals to our world. Our Goal is to interest the School System in affordable and educational field trips right here in Northern Florida.   We have something for all ages from Horseback Riding to a Walk Thru Zoo, to Petting Farms and much much more.We have a spacious tent with seating to rest or to enjoy your lunch upon. We also have available an exotic zoo with benches available.   We also have ample parking and can handle bus parking.   Each of our field trips will have a guided tour by a professional guide and animal handler with questions and answers.   Flyers will be presented to all children and chaperones.   There is a minimum of 1 Chaperone for every 10 Children.   Our intentions will be to try to keep the age groups in their selected locations.   Children will also learn the importance of cleanliness when interacting with animals.   We stress the importance of hand washing when handling animals.   We have several hand washing/sanitizing stations available throughout our animal areas.We have specific days for horseshoeing and farriering.   Horseback lessons are available but are not included in our field trips.

Parties Our Birthday Parties include unlimited Pony Rides and Bounce Castle Rides.   We have a covered picnic area complete with tables which is decorated in either blue or pink for your child.   We provide guided tours thru our Zoo for the children and they even get to hold a Skunk.   The Birthday child gets his/her 8x10 Framed picture on a minature buckboard pulled by a minature horse.   We provide the plates, napkins, and forks.   You bring the cake and ice cream.   We do not charge for adults attending the party we only charge for the children.


www.skunkieacres.com