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Our animals

the charm of our farm

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Sammy

The Donkey

Our big man on campus, meet Sammy! He was donated to our farm when he was just a young foal and now he is turning 30. But don't let his age fool you, he has big teeth and plenty of spunk - and the whole barnyard knows who is boss when it's food time.

Staple Foods: Hay & Grass

Favorite Treats: Apples, Oats & Carrots

Poppy The Goat

Poppy

The Goat

The leader of the goats, Poppy is our most boisterous animal in the barnyard. She is very bossy but very social and can often be found hanging around by the fence waiting for the children to offer some treats. 

Staple Foods: Hay & Grass

Favorite Treats: Apples & Romaine Lettuce

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fern

The Goat

The sweetest goat on our farm, Fern is more on the shy and quiet side. When she is not out roaming the pasture, she can often be found hanging around near her buddy and protector, Sammy the Donkey.

Staple Foods: Hay & Grass

Favorite Treats: Carrots & Apples

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Shelly

The Tortoise

Our friendly and social African Land Tortoise was donated from a local doctor over 20 years ago. Shelly loves seeing the children from her pen  - usually as they have treats in their hand. These tortoises can live up to 80 years!

Staple Foods: Hay, Romaine Lettuce, Hibiscus Branches

Favorite Treats: Melon & Strawberries

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Cinnamon

The Rabbit

Our shy and sweet bunny was donated from a neighbor farm when he was just a baby. Now 3 years old, Cinnamon is getting used to the attention of the children and even enjoys a few gentle pets.

Staple Foods: Pellets, Hay

Favorite Treats: Carrots & Greens

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The chickens

Pepper, Gladys, Blondie, Ruth, June, Jewel, Henrietta

Named for our favorite female rock artists, our chickens bring moxie and pluck to the barnyard! These seven beauties each lay an egg per day which the children help gather and are then given to the staff or parents to take home.

Staple Foods: Layena Chicken Scratch

Favorite Treats: Romaine Lettuce, Mealworm, Grapes

© 2026 by Maitland Farm Preschool

5990 5th Street SW

Vero Beach, FL 32968

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