Petting zoos, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and a mobile petting zoo — perfect for school field trips, weekend groups, and family outings.
Field trips, fall festival fun, weekend group admission, and a mobile petting zoo for events.
land-adventures · Merrill
Bring your homeschool group, troop, or church class to a hands-on farm visit near Merrill, WI—pony petting, goats, bunnies, and a pumpkin from the patch are all included. Large-group friendly with weekday and evening slots, this visit turns animal care and seasonal harvests into a short, supervised outdoor lesson.
Grampa's Farm in Merrill, Wisconsin, offers hands-on, family-friendly farm experiences with gentle animals and seasonal fall activities. The farm hosts weekday and evening visits for homeschool families and welcomes traditional schools, daycares, youth and adult groups, scout troops, church groups, and community organizations.
Visits include up-close encounters with ponies, goats, sheep, bunnies, ducklings, and tiny chicks, with opportunities for petting, holding, and viewing animal demonstrations. Field trip formats vary: homeschool groups enjoy relaxed weekday or evening visits and take home a pumpkin from the patch; traditional schools and daycares spend roughly 2–3 hours on interactive activities, barn games, and pumpkin picking.
Weekend group admission and fall festival activities feature petting zoos, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, hay mountains, milking cow demonstrations, corn cob doll making, and yard games. Fall festivals are promoted as affordable, family-oriented autumn outings near Wausau. Mobile petting zoo services bring ponies, goats, sheep, bunnies, and ducklings to parties and events in portable enclosures for on-site interaction.
Grampa's Farm presents multiple booking options for groups seeking educational, recreational, and seasonal farm experiences. Offerings emphasize hands-on animal interactions, outdoor play, and simple seasonal crafts. Visit scheduling and booking options accommodate different group sizes, schedules, and program lengths. Offerings suit educational field trips, seasonal family visits, weekend groups, and on-site celebrations using a mobile petting zoo for off-site events. Grampa's Farm focuses on approachable, animal-centered farm experiences.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Central Wisconsin farm location
Field trips and seasonal offerings
Weekday and evening options available
Bring animals to parties and events
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The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
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Grampa's Farm offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
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wildlife-nature · Merrill
Bring your troop or classroom to a hands-on farm visit just outside Merrill, WI. Meet gentle goats, bunnies, ducklings and a pony, and leave with a carved pumpkin—perfect for educational outings and group field days.
land-adventures · Merrill
Bring the kids to Merrill for a day of pumpkin picking, corn-maze navigation, milking demos, and cider tastings. This affordable fall festival is packed with hands-on activities that teach a little farm know-how while giving kids room to run.
land-adventures · Merrill
Gather a group and spend a day on the farm in Merrill—petting zoos, corn mazes, pumpkin picking and hands-on demos keep every age engaged. This Weekend Group Admission streamlines planning for groups of 25+.
land-adventures · Merrill
Bring the barnyard to your next event in Merrill, WI. The Mobile Petting Zoo from Grampa’s Farm offers pony, goats, bunnies, ducklings and more — perfect for festivals, birthdays, and school visits.
land-adventures · Merrill
Bring classroom lessons outdoors with a high-capacity, hands-on farm visit near Merrill, Wisconsin. Kids pet animals, harvest backpack-sized pumpkins, and rotate through barn activities—an ideal field trip for preschool and early elementary groups.
land-adventures · Merrill
Bring your homeschool cohort for a three-hour, hands-on farm visit near Merrill, Wisconsin. Meet small-breed animals, choose a pumpkin, and run curriculum-linked activities designed for large home-school groups.
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