Up Close with the Honeybees: A Hands-On Beekeeping Experience in Tifton, GA

Come suit up and step into the apiary for an up-close look at the fascinating world of honeybees!

Designed for curious kids, homeschoolers, and aspiring young beekeepers, this 90-minute experience gives families the opportunity to learn about honeybees and see a working hive up close.

We'll learn about the queen, workers, and drones, discover how bees make honey, talk about pollination, and learn what a beekeeper looks for during a hive inspection.

Then we'll suit up and head into the apiary! Weather and hive conditions permitting, we'll open a working colony and look for brood, pollen, nectar, honey, and maybe even find the queen.

We'll finish our visit with a honey tasting and plenty of time for questions.

Your Visit Includes

🐝 Approximately 90 minutes of guided learning
🐝 Honeybee and hive education
🐝 Protective beekeeping gear
🐝 Up-close visit to a working hive
🐝 Hands-on hive observation
🍯 Honey tasting
🍯 Take-home honey for each Young Beekeeper

Pricing

Young Beekeeper — $30
Accompanying Adult — $15

Please purchase a ticket for each person attending. Children must attend with an adult.

Fall 2026 Dates

This experience is offered on select dates by appointment.

Available dates:
September 17 9-10:30am

September 21 9-10:30am

September 24 9-10:30am

October 3 10-11:30am

October 12 10-11:30am 

October 31 10-11:30am

November 7 10-11:30am

Please enter your preferred date in the notes section at checkout. Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we will contact you after booking to confirm your visit.

Other dates may be available by request.

A Note About Our Bees

Honeybees are living creatures, and their wellbeing always comes first. Hive visits are dependent upon weather and colony conditions. If conditions prevent us from safely opening the hive on your scheduled date, we'll work with you to reschedule.

Perfect for homeschool families, curious kids, and little ones who have been dreaming of becoming a beekeeper.

Come curious. Leave knowing a whole lot more about the tiny creatures behind every jar of honey. 🐝🍯