Learn more about livestock animals. You don’t need to own an animal for this project.
What can you do?
In the exploring animals project, you can work with an adult guide to learn the basics of animal science:
- Animal breeds
- What animals need to stay healthy
- Things that animals do
- Stages of life
- Animal safety
- Much more!
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the exploring animals project resource guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about exploring animal project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as an exploring animals project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for exploring animals project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet (Google Doc).
Reviewed in 2023