Beekeeping Experience at Carmel Valley Ranch
Embark on a VIP apiary tour in Carmel Valley, donning beekeeping gear to explore a hive of 60,000 Italian honeybees. Learn about their social structure, sample fresh honey, and take home a special gift.
Area
California
Type
Active
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Duration
1-2 Hours
Today you will experience something truly unique in the Carmel Valley on a VIP tour of the ranch's very own apiary. You will wear protective beekeeping gear and get up close and personal with the resident hive's 60,000 Italian honeybees. Once inside the hives, you will observe the sophisticated social structure that governs bee civilization. From the guards at the hive entrance, to the nurses tending to the young, to the notoriously elusive queen, you will learn about each bee's unique role in this complex community and gain a newfound appreciation for these exceptional insects. Upon completing the tour, you will be able to sample honey directly from the hive and you will receive complimentary gift to take home.
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