A Special Place for Children, Come Visit
Crowe’s Nest Farm is a working farm and wildlife rescue sanctuary that is open to the public.
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Crowe’s Nest Farm is a working farm and animal rescue sanctuary and is open to the public. We are located 8 miles east of Austin near Manor, Texas.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The farm is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.
No reservations are necessary for individuals and families.
ADMISSION (Non-special & Festival Events)
As a nonprofit organization, the farm relies on ticket sales, memberships and donations to operate. Admission fees:
Youth 3-12 yrs. $8 Adults 13+ $9
Children 2 yrs. $5 Seniors 60+ $8
Tots 0-24 mo. Free
A regular visitor or donor? Checkout our memberships for free admission and additional perks. CLICK HERE
Tours.
Tours for school classes and groups of 10+ people are available by reservation. Join us for a 90-minute tour with learning exhibits and demonstrations (approx 45 mins). Explore the rest of the farm on your own approx 45 mins).
Virtual Tours
Donate $10, $15 or $20 and watch our Virtual Tour Videos. Save the link—Great for the classroom.
Tour 1- Learn about Texas reptiles, barnyard nursery & farm animals, 35 min.
Tour 2 -Texas Wildlife, learn about coatimundis, ringtails, giant tortoises, bobcats, owls & more -33 min.
Tour 3 - Dairy production - see a milking demonstration, bison and a male ostrich -16 min.
Private events.
Crowe's Nest Farm is available for private events such as birthday parties, church or company get togethers, family reunions, and other private events.
Our birthday party package includes the standard tour (see "Group Tours" section), plus a hands-on snake and reptile lesson, a free Crowe's Nest Farm T-shirt for the birthday kiddo, and the pavilion reserved just for your party.
Booking fee for a three-hour private event is $275. which includes up to 30 guests. Additional guests are $9 each.
To book an event, email crowesnestfarmtx@gmail.com or click ‘Book a Tour’
Picnicking
Guests are welcome to bring bag lunches and dine in our picnic areas. A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase at The Big Red Barn.
Big Red Barn Gift Shop
The Big Red Barn includes a gift shop with educational books and toys. Refreshments and a selection of snacks are available for purchase as well. Seasonal organic veggies, eggs and local honey may also be available.
Parking
Plenty of parking is available on-site for visitors including school buses.
Getting here
Only 8 miles east of Austin, Texas, Crowe’s Nest Farm is located at 10300 Taylor Lane, Manor, TX, 78653