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By Traci Rushing

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 

Fast Facts

• UAM Pre-Vet Club to host petting zoo on April 11, 10am to 2pm
• Admission is $10 per child with free admission for accompanying parents
• Event includes a variety of animal encounters, horse rides and cotton candy

Goats, horses and hands-on fun are headed to the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) as the UAM Pre-Vet Club invites the community to a family-friendly petting zoo fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will take place on the UAM campus behind the Agriculture Building and is open to all ages. Admission is $10 per participant, and parents may enter free when accompanying children.

Guests can enjoy an interactive experience with a variety of animals, along with activities included in admission such as animal feed, horse rides and cotton candy.

Beyond the fun, the event supports a meaningful cause. Proceeds will help fund a summer trip to Belize, where UAM Pre-Vet students will provide veterinary care and services to underserved communities. The experience gives students valuable hands-on training while making a direct impact on animal health and welfare.

“This event is a great way for families to enjoy time together while also supporting our students as they prepare for careers in veterinary medicine,” said Dr. Rocky Lindsey, associate professor of animal science and advisor to the pre-veterinary club.

Community members are encouraged to attend and follow posted signs on campus to the event location. For more information, contact Dr. Lindsey at lindseyr@uamont.edu or visit the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources on Facebook or Instagram.

 

 

About the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center

The College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center, a University of Arkansas System Center of Excellence, brings together interdisciplinary expertise through a partnership between the University of Arkansas at Monticello and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The College and Center are headquartered at the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus, but their programs range statewide with the mission of developing and delivering teaching, research, and extension programs that enhance and ensure the sustainability and productivity of forest-based natural resources and agricultural systems. Academic programs are delivered by the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources through the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Through the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, research is administered by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, and extension and outreach activities are coordinated by the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.

About the Division of Agriculture

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system. 

The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three system campuses.  

Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.