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Milky Way Farm
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Since 1986, Milky Way Farm has been offering educational tours for private and public schools in the wider Philadelphia area. We provide age-appropriate tours for children ages 3 years and older. Our tour program explores farm animals, farm life, plant growing cycles, nutrition, and agricultural products through hands-on learning experiences.

v Cost of the tour is $8.50 per child - no charge for chaperones and teachers

v The length of the tour is 11/2 hours, scheduled in the morning or afternoon

v Lunch area provided upon request -- must schedule in advance

v Bus parking is available.

The school tours are typically conducted during the Fall and Spring seasons. Summer tours are also available in June upon request. The Spring 2008 tours are scheduled for dates between April 14 - May 30. The Fall 2008  tours are scheduled for dates between TBD. Tour dates are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.

v Fall tour children select small pumpkin from pumpkin patch to take home

v Spring and summer tour children receive a "moolicious" ice cream cup eaten at end of tour (compliments of Chester Springs Creamery).

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Sharing Plans for the Tour


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Facts About Chickens and Eggs

Over 4,000 youth experience the tour annually. Our farm guide to student ratio is 1:25 maximum. You may contact us by e-mail at schools@milkywayfarm.com

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