The Petting Farm

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3001 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Our mission

The Petting Farm seeks to touch the hearts of families through an encounter with our animals in a clean, safe, and informative environment in order to bridge the gap between the urban lifestyle and agriculture.

Opportunities

Clean Up & Maintenance

There is always a need for extra hands to assist with maintenance around the farm.

  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Children's Group Aid

Assist with our Children’s Program. Children ages 1-5 will get to hear stories, sing songs, play games, explore activities, and get to know our animals!

  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Gift Shop

Volunteer to work in the gift shop.

  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Animal Care and Socialization

The Petting Farm is home to about 100 traditional and non-traditional farm animals, including cows, horses, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, peacocks, cats and a bearded dragon. Volunteers help us care for all of these animals.

  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Education Center

At the Petting Farm we are committed to educate children, families, school students and all visitors in a fun and interactive environment.

  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Read Aloud/Story Time

Assist with our Children’s Program. Children ages 1-5 will get to hear stories, sing songs, play games, explore activities, and get to know our animals!

  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Administrative

Assist in the office performing administrative tasks that keep us running smoothly.

  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Pony Rides

Assist with pony rides to provide an enriching hands-on experience.

  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Landscaping

Put your green thumb to use and assist with landscaping.

  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Special Events

Assist with special events at the farm.

  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Group Volunteer Projects

Groups can volunteer to assist with one time projects on the farm.

  • One-time, Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends
About us

The Petting Farm opened its doors in 1984 at Domino’s Farms. In 1996 The Petting Farm became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. At the Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms we combine education and fun to give all of our visitors an enriching hands-on experience where they can learn about a real farm and interact with the animals. We now rely on the support of our patrons and sponsors as well as donations to keep our facility open to the public. The Petting Farm is a symbol of our appreciation and commitment to the agriculture industry and the traditional farm values that are evident in our culture.