JEFFERSON EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Homeschool Adventure Day at Busy B Ranch: A hands-on wildlife day for homeschool families in Jefferson
A specialized, family-focused day at Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park that blends trailer tours, a drive-through safari and a student research writing contest—useful for planning a focused, educational outing.
Homeschool Adventure Day at Busy B Ranch: A hands-on wildlife day for homeschool families in Jefferson.
Join fellow homeschool families at Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park for a curated Adventure Day that brings animals from around the world, guided trailer tours, and a research writing contest into a single community-focused event designed for homeschoolers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A small wildlife park with global species
The event centers on meeting and observing animals from around the world housed at Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park—an ideal live backdrop for science- and nature-focused homeschool lessons.
Trailer tours and a self-drive safari
Trailer tours run at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis (no advance reservations), and if you miss a tour you can still enjoy the safari from your own vehicle.
Research writing contest with grade-based topics
Students can enter an at-home research writing contest by bringing their paper to the event; winners in each grade group receive a goodie bag and will be announced on Facebook.
What the day feels like
A community-centered, hands-on half-day of animals and learning
The day gathers homeschool families for a four-hour block of animal encounters, scheduled trailer tours and informal community time—mixing guided experiences with self-directed safari viewing and a student contest that encourages research and presentation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This single-day event runs October 16th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; trailer tours depart at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM (first come, first served).
Bring admission for each attendee, and students entering the research contest should bring their completed paper to the event.
Meet at Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park LLC for check-in; if you miss a trailer tour you can still view the safari from your vehicle at no extra cost.
Tickets are $10 per person for kids and adults; children ages 3 and under attend free.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Homeschool Adventure Day?
The event spans four hours on the scheduled day.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park LLC for check-in and the start of activities.
What does admission cost?
Admission is $10 per person for both kids and adults; children ages 3 and under are free.
Are trailer tours reserved?
No—trailer tours at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM are first come, first served and cannot be reserved in advance.
What if we miss the trailer tour?
If you miss a trailer tour, you can still enjoy the safari from your own vehicle at no extra cost.
How does the research writing contest work?
Students research an assigned animal at home and bring their paper to the event; winners by grade group receive a goodie bag and will be announced on Facebook.
Do we have to attend as part of a homeschool group?
No—this event is open to individual families; you do not need to book with a homeschool group to attend.