A.R.K

Animals Reaching Kids ministry seeks to reach the hearts of those in need of the unconditional love animals give, thus pointing them to the ultimate love God has given us in sending His Son, Jesus.

"They have a zoo!"

This is one of the unusual but true statements you may hear when someone is talking about Live Oaks Bible Church. Actually, we do have a large horse and two miniature horses, donkeys, sheep and goats and a number of other animals that are all part of our ministry called ARK which stands for Animals Reaching Kids.
ARK is designed to allow students of all ages to learn to handle animals. The basics of good training are applied: consistency, patience, positive reinforcement, reward and self-esteem gained by the ability to maintain an obedient partnership with the animal. Once students have become proficient in training the animals, they become volunteers who then train new students.

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Students learn to groom the animals, practice animal health maintenance and do basic clicker training. In clicker training, a target is used to focus the animal's attention. A treat is given when the animal touches the target. The clicker tells the animal the precise moment he has done the required task. This training allows the students to participate in our outdoor productions like the Living Nativity at Christmas.
To visit, volunteer or for program information call 727-709-1267.

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