What students experience
Al Ain Aquaponic Farm is a working farm in the Umm Ghafa area of Al Ain, founded in 2017. The School Day Trip is built around hands-on activities, and you choose which ones your group takes part in.
- Aquaponics up close: students see how fish and plants share one recirculating water system, with fish waste feeding the plants and the plants cleaning the water.
- Animal feeding: the farm is home to goats, sheep, ostriches and hens.
- Planting experience: a hands-on planting activity designed for children and adults.
- Guided fishing: a supervised fishing session.
Linking the visit to your lessons
A little preparation helps students get much more out of the day. Here are some ideas you can adapt to your year group.
| Subject | Ideas for the farm visit |
|---|---|
| Science | Life cycles, what plants need to grow, food chains, and how bacteria turn fish waste into plant food in an aquaponic system |
| Geography and sustainability | Farming in a dry climate, saving water, and where the food we eat in the UAE comes from |
| Maths | Counting and estimating, measuring plants, and simple data collection during the visit |
| Health and nutrition | Fresh produce, honey and fish, and how food travels from the farm to the table |
Before the trip, students can read What Is Aquaponics? How Fish and Plants Grow Together, which explains the cycle in simple steps.
Group pricing
At the time of writing, the School Day Trip has a base price that drops as your group gets bigger. It suits groups of up to 100 people. Activities are chosen separately, so check the trip page for current prices and your estimated total.
| Group size | Base price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 to 19 people | AED 50 |
| 20 to 39 people | AED 35 |
| 40 to 59 people | AED 30 |
| 60 people or more | AED 25 |
Booking in four steps
- Open the tripGo to the School Day Trip page and select Customize & Request.
- Add your detailsEnter the contact name, phone, email, visit date and total number of people.
- Choose activitiesSet how many students join each activity. The estimated total updates as you go.
- Send the requestChoose to pay in cash or by card, add notes such as age group or special needs, and submit.
You can also call or WhatsApp the farm on +971 58 165 4432, or email info@aaq-farm.com.
Teacher’s checklist
- Confirm the date, the number of students and adults, and the activities you want
- Send consent forms home and collect them in good time
- Plan adult supervision in line with your school’s trip policy
- Note any allergies or medical needs, including allergies to animals, pollen or bee products
- Remind students to bring a hat, a water bottle and sunscreen, and to wear closed shoes
- Plan hand washing after animal feeding and before eating
- Prepare a short pre-visit lesson and a follow-up activity back in class
The cooler months, from November to March, are the most comfortable time for a school group to spend the day outdoors in Al Ain. See our guide to the best time to visit a farm in Al Ain for a month-by-month look at the weather.
Book your school farm trip
Send a request with your date, group size and activities, and the farm team will help you plan the day.
Frequently asked questions
How large can a school group be?
The School Day Trip suits groups of up to 100 people. For a larger group, contact the farm to discuss options.
Do we have to pay in advance?
No. When you send a request you can choose to pay in cash on the day, pay later in cash, or pay by card.
Can we choose which activities students do?
Yes. Each activity is optional, and you set how many people join each one, so you can tailor the visit to your group.
Which age groups is the trip suitable for?
The activities are hands-on and the planting experience is designed for children and adults. Mention your students’ ages in the request so the farm team can plan the visit with you.