Wisconsin Farm Extends Baby Animal Event to Six Days

Nothing cures the winter blues quite like snuggling a baby goat, and one Wisconsin farm just made that joy six times longer.

Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc transformed its popular Spring Baby Fever event from a single day into a six-day experience. Families can now spend an entire week meeting newborn farm animals and learning how farmers care for them.

The expanded event features daily opportunities to interact with baby goats, lambs, calves, and other adorable farm animals. Kids and adults alike can pet, feed, and watch these tiny creatures explore their world for the first time.

But the experience goes beyond cuddles. Veterinarians lead hands-on learning sessions throughout the week, teaching visitors about animal health and farm life. The 78th Alice in Dairyland, Wisconsin's agricultural ambassador, also participates in educational activities.

Sunny's Take

Events like Spring Baby Fever prove that learning doesn't have to happen in a classroom. When a child bottle-feeds a wobbly-legged calf or helps brush a fluffy lamb, they're discovering where their food comes from and developing empathy for animals. These moments create memories that last far longer than any textbook lesson.

The center's decision to expand from one day to six shows they're responding to community demand. Parents want their children to understand agriculture, and farms like this one are building bridges between rural traditions and modern families who've never stepped foot in a barn.

Spring Baby Fever runs at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Gass Lake Road in Manitowoc. Complete schedules and ticket information are available at farmwisconsin.org.

Wisconsin families now have an entire week to welcome spring alongside the cutest teachers on four legs.