Children’s Farm & Nature Center
Waterford Country is home to over 80 farm and small exotic animals. One of the highlights of our beautiful rural campus! Children in our school and residential programs care for these animals as part of their daily activities.
Every animal has a unique story and provides a unique experience for our kids.
Farm life is the best life for experiential learning!
OUR ANIMALS
Wilbur
The Vietnamese potbellied pig is an old guy who found a home with us after too many escapes from a city apartment.
Fiona
A former work horse with a permanent scar across her muzzle from too much time spent in a bridle.
Paulie
Tales of his peacock adventures and daring rescue make him our most famous bird.
Lucy
A miniature donkey who was malnourished and skittish. Her big barrel belly can attest to how happy and well fed she is now!
Ginger
A mule who greets visitors with a sidestep dance. Bring the right treat and she will be your forever friend.
Rio
A green iguana who loves basking in warm light and eating fresh veggies, a sweetheart despite her dragon like exterior.
Lincoln
A broad shouldered hawk we didn’t think would survive his injuries as a baby, fully grown and travels with the wildlife team now!
Niji
A ruby macaw who watches over the exotic birds in our Nature Center. It doesn’t take much to get Niji to dance.
Hermione
The tortoise who doesn’t mind taking her time hanging out with you!
Smokey & Bandit
Mini jersey cow boys that came to us as babies. Fully grown they could weigh up to 500 lbs.
Garth & Griffin
This pygmy goat duo came to us together, walks in parades together and likes to demand your attention together too.
Every month our animals need
Sponsor an Animal
Did you know it costs approximately $180,000 a year to keep our farm running and our animals happy and healthy? Consider helping us take care of our farm friends by making a donation to our Sponsor An
Animal Farm Fund.
Mobile Farm
The WCS Farm team loves to go on the road. Schools, assisted living facilities and educational groups are just some of the places our creatures and skilled animal handlers venture out to visit. We believe interacting with animals is healing, calming and educational. We can design a therapeutic animal interaction that meets your needs.
Schedule a Mobile
Farm Tours & Field Trips
School groups and civic organizations are welcome to tour our Farm & Nature Center for educational purposes. Pre-schoolers enjoy a day on the farm petting up close interaction with a wide variety of domestic and exotic animals. It’s a great way for us to share our love of animals and the rehabilitative work we do at WCS.
Schedule a Farm Tour
Educational Facilities
The Outdoor Education facilities at Waterford Country School include:
- Animal Assisted Therapy Activities
- Farm Vocational Classroom
- Rose Lodge Log Cabin
- Lions Picnic Pavilion
- Horseback Riding Ring
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- Garden Beds & Greenhouse
- Challenge Ropes Course
Schedule a Special Event
