TEACHERS and Program DIRECTORS......If you would like to visit us before booking a tour, let us know and we would be happy to show you around! We are now taking reservations for 2012 tours. Schedule one today!

Visit Dalby Farm and take a General Animal Tour. Our tours offer an interactive, educational and fun-filled adventure for school groups, daycare facilities, camps, church and scout groups.
Our strong determination to teach the preservation, conservation and appreciation of plants and animals is the foundation of our educational programs.
Each guided tour can be customized to your needs according to the age level or areas of interest. Tour participants will learn interesting and fun facts about plants and animals. General information about the various species on the farm is discussed. In addition, a presentation outlining some of the different animal foods and products is given. Following this, time is allotted for each group participant to investigate and examine each item through 'hands on'. For a more detailed, breed-specific, informational tour that also highlights habitats and animal adaptaions, the Rare Breeds Discovery should be considered. It is a wonderful option for older elementary school aged children.
Following the tour, the opportunity to actually meet and interact with some of the animals will be offered. There is a snack/picnic area available for groups to relax and enjoy the surrounding farm ambiance. Groups planning to use the snack area following the tour must leave any food in the 'coop' beforehand. Or, if you chose, snacks and chilled beverages are available for purchase.

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  • General Animal Tours are offered Monday through Friday, May 1st through October 31st. Depending on availability, we also may have some availability on the weekend.
  • All visits must be scheduled and will last approximately 60 minutes.
  • If the picnic area is not used,the cost is $4.00 per person.
  • However, if you chose to use the picnic area, the cost is $5.50 per person. Additional time is added to the visit to accommodate this option.
  • There is a minimum charge of $60.00 for all tours.
  • SPECIAL GROUP RATES AVAILABLE, ask us for details.
  • One FREE chaperone may attend for every 10 students in the group.
  • $50 non-refundable deposit due upon booking to guarantee tour date, balance due on day of tour. (In case of cancellation due to inclement weather, and the visit is not rescheduled, the deposit will be returned).
  • There is a $35.00 service fee for any returned checks.
  • It is very important to ARRIVE ON TIME! Depending on other scheduled bookings for the day, your tardiness could cut into the time allocated for your tour.
  • It is suggested that groups should have at least one chaperone per ten children.
  • Dates and times are subject to weather and availability.
  • Outhouse (port-a-potty) facilities are available on site.
  • Snack/picnic area.
  • Tours are held light rain or shine. If there are heavy downpours on the day of the tour, you will be given the option of rescheduling.
  • You can visit our on-site Country Store at the end of the tour.

It is important to remember that the majority of animals that live on Dalby Farm are endangered breeds. Treating them with respect and consideration is very important. Feeding the animals is strictly prohibited.

 

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If you require further assistance, you can reach us at (781) 545-4952.

 

Dalby Farm
PO Box 341
Scituate, MA 02066
781-545-4952

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