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Field Trips

Looking for a meaningful, hands-on field trip experience your students will never forget? At our farm animal rescue and agricultural resource center in Bulverde, TX, students don’t just visit a farm — they connect with rescued animals, explore nature, and engage in TEKS-aligned learning through real-world experiences.


We proudly serve PreK–12th grade students with developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned programming designed to educate, inspire, and spark compassion.

What Students Experience

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Guided Tour

Students meet our rescued farm animals and hear their real-life rescue stories. Along the way, they learn about:

  • Animal behavior and adaptations

  • Responsible animal care

  • Sustainable agriculture

  • Compassion and ethical decision-making

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TEKS-Aligned Hands-On Activities

Every field trip includes structured learning activities aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. Activities vary by grade level and may include:


PreK–2nd Grade: Animal life cycles, Farm habitats, Basic needs met through agriculture, Sensory exploration and nature journaling


3rd–5th Grade: Ecosystems and food webs, Agricultural systems, Plant science, Animal adaptations and traits


Middle School: Human impact on the environment, Ethical treatment of animals, Sustainable food systems, Scientific observation and data collection


High School: Biology and Environmental science concepts, Agricultural economics, Nonprofit and rescue operations, Service learning and leadership opportunities

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We can customize activities to match your classroom objectives and TEKs.

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Field Trip Pricing

Field Trip Prices
What’s Included

  • Guided educational tour

  • Space for a picnic lunch

  • Animal interactions
     

Optional Add-Ons (Prices available upon request)

  • Animal Feeding Experience

  • STEM-focused demonstrations (such as Data Interpretation Labs, Adaptations Investigations, enrichment activities tailored to your team’s objectives)

Chaperone Requirement

A minimum ratio of 1 adult per 10 children is requierd for all field trips

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Adaptations available for special education groups, such as adapted pacing, low-sensory options, life skills focused experience, and social/emotional connection. Contact for more information on special education packages. 

Ready to Visit the Sanctuary?

We're excited to host your school/homeschool group at the sanctuary. Please fill out this form to the best of your ability and we will be in touch to discuss in more detail.

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If you already have a date in mind, please choose that date.

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Questions? Please contact Kristen Akers at kristen@windingbranchranch.org or (210) 245-0393

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