We have spent a lot of time at Drumlin including classes and day camp. Just the right size and not overwhelming. It is a great place to walk, see animals, play and learn. Excellent education staff.
We went for the Woolapalooza. My son is two and he had a great time seeing the sheep get sheared and the babies being born. My mother in law got to buy some yarn and we got to watch the shepherding dogs in action. The grounds are beautiful with great food and bathrooms. The many barns and the tractor my son could sit on were big hits. There were kids of all sizes having a grand time and all the adults were having fun too. Cannot wait to go back.
We are local and go to Drumlin a lot. My kids love the farm animals and wild life there. They do a good job in educational programs. Do check program schedules ahead of time. The farm runs in-season farm stand selling fresh vegetables and eggs. Audubon Shop is a good place to find unique gifts and crafts. Admission is free for Audubon members and they charge a small fee to nonmembers.
Took our 2 year old triplet grandchildren to the Drumlin Farm, part of the Audubon Society. There are plenty of animals to see and/or pet: sheep, goats, cows, pigs. We also saw a pony, Midnite, being groomed. The chicken house is great as it houses several varieties of breeds of chickens with explanations about their history and uses such as eggs and meat.It also has a rabbit hutch so children can see a couple of rabbits. while visiting. On the way to see the animals, there are a number of cages of birds, including turkey vultures, hawks and owls. In the last cage is an active member of the weasel family called a fisher.The hay ride was great particularly because my grandson loves tractors and we sat right behind as we took our ride. He kept saying, "Lady drives the tractor!"The farm also has a terrific store with a variety of materials for adults and children. Highly recommended!
My 4 and 6 year old really liked Drumlin, especially the hay ride ($1 kids, $2 for adults) and seeing the birds. We spent about two hours there and it was well worth the trip.
Drumlin Farm is a great place for young families. They have a good selection of animals (raptors, sheep, chickens, pigs, goats, a pony) and the enclosures are all clean and welcoming. The grounds are also beautiful -- once you descend the little hill from the welcome area, you feel as if you've really left the greater Boston area and arrived at a working farm. There's also a nice gift shop and a little farmer's market. All in all, a great place to spend a morning or afternoon.If you're from the area, it's worth getting the Audubon membership -- it pays for itself after two visits.
We go to Drumlin a lot and my kids love it. It is small enough for them to know it inside and out. They have lots of programs and every one is very helpful. I think once kids get a little older they would be bored.
Drumlin Farm is a working farm that is part of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. It's a great place to spend the day, go for a picnic and learn about birds, wildlife, conservation and farming. The farm offers classes to people of all ages and provides camp experiences for children in the summer. There are several programs every year specifically for the developmentally disabled and the individual staffing one of the educational tables when we were there most recently, had Down Syndrome. The Audubon Society is involved in protecting wildlife and is a sanctuary for injured birds that can no longer live in the wild. There are walking paths, and a vegetable farm that provides produce for their CSA in the summer. There is a play area for children, and hayrides. Annual memberships to the Farm are very reasonable.
This is an easy place for kids to love. Only about 15-20 miles outside of Boston, Drumlin farm is an excellent nature experience. There are plenty of animals to see up close, and it's small enough to walk around without kids getting too tired. There seems to be alot of programs and special events that they do, as well as hay rides, and plenty of employees spread throughout the farm to answer questions. Overall a great outdoor family destination.
Enjoy baby animals, gardens and barns. They have great seasonal and educational opportunities too. If your kid is very young, bring a stroller as some of the distances can seem like a long walk. Sometimes bug spray is a good idea. You can bring a picnic lunch.