MERRILL FARM FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Farm Days in Merrill for Scout Troops, Church Groups & Community Organizations
A structured, group-only visit at Grampa's Farm in Merrill where children and adults interact with gentle small-breed farm animals, take part in 4–5 educational activities, and collect a carving pumpkin—useful guidance for planning a weekday or evening group booking.
Hands-On Farm Days in Merrill for Scout Troops, Church Groups & Community Organizations.
At Grampa’s Farm in Merrill, groups move through a hands-on, small-animal setting where ponies, goats, sheep, bunnies and ducklings—often joined by chicks, turkeys or small pigs—are presented in temporary enclosures for close interaction. Visits can be scheduled during daytime or evening hours and include seasonal elements such as a larger carving pumpkin from the patch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Small, gentle breeds designed for hand‑on interaction
The farm’s collection emphasizes smaller, gentle breeds that are comfortable being held or gently handled—standard lineups include a pony, goats, sheep, bunnies, ducklings and chickens, with chicks, turkeys and small pigs appearing seasonally.
Structured educational activities for groups
Group visits center on four to five educational activities and demonstrations that are appropriate for school and community groups; demonstrations can be scheduled on evening visits, though cow milking is only offered on weekends.
Pumpkin patch and take‑away carving pumpkin
Each registered participant visit includes a larger carving pumpkin from the farm patch, adding a seasonal, hands‑on harvest element to the animal interactions and activities.
What the day feels like
What a group day at Grampa's Farm feels like
A group visit unfolds as a compact, three‑hour program of short, supervised stations: hands‑on time with animals in brought‑in temporary enclosures, a series of four to five educational activities, and a stop at the pumpkin patch to collect the carving pumpkin—scheduled either in daytime hours or during an evening session.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and where it’s less ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Weekday group sessions run 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; evening sessions run 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Each group visit is scheduled for up to three hours.
Admission is $12 per person; children 2 and under are free. Weekday and evening group bookings require a 50‑person admission minimum.
Expect multiple short stations: hands‑on animal interaction in temporary enclosures, four to five educational activities or demonstrations, and a carving pumpkin from the patch included with the visit.
Bookings must meet the stated minimums for weekdays and evenings; the program is arranged to accommodate organized groups and student cohorts—confirm the maximum group handling capacity at booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a group visit?
Visits run for up to three hours.
What are the available session times for groups?
Weekday sessions operate from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; evening sessions run from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Is there a minimum group size or a maximum capacity?
Weekday and evening visits require a 50‑person admission minimum; the program notes capacity guidance for student groups and larger cohorts.
How much does it cost and are there discounts for toddlers?
The admission price is $12 per person and children 2 and under are free.
Are demonstrations included and is cow milking available?
Demonstrations can be made available, particularly on evening visits; cow milking is offered only on weekends.
What kinds of animals will we see and handle?
Standard animals include a pony, goats, sheep, bunnies, ducklings and chickens; chicks, turkeys and small pigs may also be present seasonally, all presented in temporary enclosures for interaction.