Farm & Wildlife Center - Green Chimneys

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February 23, 2021

Farm & Wildlife Center

The Sam and Myra Ross Farm & Wildlife Center, located on our Brewster Campus, is home to over 300 farm animals, horses and permanently injured or imprinted wildlife. The farm is supported by a dedicated team of animal experts and caretakers who provide the utmost in care for our diverse species.

DUE TO CURRENT HEALTH CONCERNS, THE FARM & WILDLIFE CENTER IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

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As a popular public attraction, the Farm & Wildlife Center hosts thousands of visitors for enjoyable and educational farm tours during open weekend hours and favorite annual events such as the spectacular Birds of Prey Day each June.

Individuals and small groups are free to roam the barn and paddocks
For groups of 6 or more, please schedule a tour

A Day at the Farm Children’s Party also available! More

Gracie & Reba

Donkeys Gracie and Reba have been residents of the farm since 1996 and are particularly valuable partners for the children because they offer immediate feedback on behavior. They are patient, shy and headstrong but because donkeys only acknowledge humans who appear calm, this pair helps children learn the skills necessary to approach them gently and quietly. Gracie and Reba also have an extraordinary bond and have difficulty being apart so students must keep this in mind, even for basic tasks such as walking them. If the donkeys lose sight of each other they will start calling to one another so students work together to make sure the pair can see each other for their entire journey outside.