Le Petit Ranch and MAPS are inviting you to the Carnival of the Animals, a joyful and inclusive community event celebrating the end of the school year and the arrival of summer at the Ranch. Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, this immersive experience invites children and families of all abilities to explore music, animals, creativity, movement, and imagination throughout the ranch.

• Open-ended art stations in the paddocks

• Drawing and painting beside chickens, sheep, guinea pigs, mini horses, and mini donkeys

• Sensory-friendly creative spaces outdoors

• Music improvisation and deep listening activities with peers and animals

• Exploration of electronic instruments and environmental sounds

• Animal-inspired art and puppets

• Mini carnival parade and summer celebration

Research and experience consistently show that animal-assisted activities and creative outdoor experiences support emotional regulation, confidence, communication, observation skills, sensory integration, and social connection. Being outdoors at the ranch creates a calming and engaging environment where children can learn, create, and connect at their own pace.

This event is generously sponsored by NBT Bank.

Limited place. Please register. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/carnival-of-the-animals-in-collaboration-with-maps