Mohawk Valley Region
Field Trips

A drive-thru African safari, a petting area & prairie dogs are highlights of this 80-acre zoo. At this family-owned zoo in the rustic foothills of the Adirondacks, groups can discover over 500 interesting animals.

Housed in a 19th-century dairy barn, the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center exhibits demonstrate how our power is made and how pumped storage is important to reliable electricity in New York State.

At the Farmer’s Museum, groups can take a themed tour that explains what it was like to grow up in the mid-19th century, learn about simple machines, and explore career options of the 1840’s.

The Fenimore Art Museum houses American art including folk art, landscapes from the 18th and 19th centuries, history and genre painting, and the renowned Collection of American Indian Art.

Open all year, Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has a historic, water-powered cider mill pressing fresh, sweet cider! Tour the Mill’s Learning Center and Cider Gallery to experience how cider is made the old-fashioned way.

At Herkimer Diamonds Mines, groups can prospect for their own gems and view exhibits in the museum. Herkimer Diamonds are 18-faceted quartz crystals that rival the hardness and appearance of real diamonds.

At the Iroquois Indian Museum, Iroquois culture and diversity are explored through the use of art. Visitors will learn about the Iroquois Creation Story and relationship to the natural world.

Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory is s 3,000 sq. ft. indoor tropical garden located in Oneonta, NY. Groups can explore among tropical, free-flying butterflies and birds from all around the world.

Landis Arboretum comprises hundreds of acres, 40 of which are developed with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials from around the world.