Posted by Kaye Smith
Edendale Farm is offering another Sensory Friendly Farm Tour these holidays.Join the farmers for a tour around the farm, in a small, more sensory friendly sized group.On this special tour suited to children on the Autism Spectrum, you will get to meet and help feed many of the animals.
•Feed the chooks some grain
•Meet Taffy the Jersey cow
•Watch the billy goat Ringo eat a treat and learn why goats have rectangular pupils and ours are round
•Meet and pat the Guinea Pigs
•Visit the sheep and feed them some hay
The 45 minute tour costs $8 per person (no charge for parents or carers) and is suitable for all ages.Children must be accompanied by an adult. When: Thursday 5 April Time: 3.00pm Where: Edendale Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham
Once you have booked a Social Story booklet will be made available to you to share with your child to prepare them for the experiences they will have while on this tour. For more information, including accessibility, call: 9433 3711  
or email:  edendale@nillumbik.vic.gov.au Edendale Farm also has a café, picnic areas and free activities for children during the holidays.  Visit  http://www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Visit-Edendale  for more information.
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