When classes begin this week at one public charter school in Florida, some of the lessons will be taught in barns and animal pens. Colleen Bradford Krantz of Iowa PBS reports. Instead of heading to a ...

If you’re raising children alongside animals, you’ll want species that are gentle, patient, and relatively safe to handle. The best choices are calm around noise and movement, easy to manage, and ...

Got an animal lover in the family? The Smithsonian National Zoo probably springs to mind as the first place to visit in DC. But there are many animal farms and petting zoos near DC where kids can get ...

Located in the charming outskirts of St. Charles, Primrose Farm offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and immerse yourself in the rustic, bucolic life of a 1930s working farm. This ...

Chicago may be famous for its breathtaking skyline, deep-dish pizza and vibrant culture, but it also offers some extraordinary indoor animal experiences that provide kids with the chance to get up ...