Agape Farm of Watha

Description

Agape Farm of Watha is a small working farm in western Pender County where children get close to the animals. Guided farm tours last about an hour and include up-close encounters with goats, Highland cows, donkeys, rabbits, chickens, a lamb, and a Palomino pony named Shadow. Kids can pet and feed the animals when it is appropriate, and the guide shares fun facts about each one along the way. Tours are designed for small groups of up to ten people, so every child gets a turn at the fence and a chance to ask questions. Children twelve months and younger are free. Visits are by appointment, except on the farm's open farm days, so families should schedule ahead before driving out. Morning and afternoon tours are offered, weather permitting. Homeschool groups, scout troops, and school field trips are welcome and can arrange a group visit. A picnic shelter on the property gives groups a spot to eat a packed lunch after the tour. The small scale makes this a good first farm outing for toddlers and preschoolers, and older kids enjoy learning how each animal is cared for.