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Aggies, Animals Enjoy University Wellness Day

April 21, 2023

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Petting zoo at an outdoor fair with children and adults interacting with a goat under a tent.

Aaron Snider, left, a University Farm animal specialist, answers questions about the goats during Wellness Day.

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the University Farm brought animals, guests and good times to N.C. A&T’s Aggie Wellness Day, held this month at Truist Stadium. Students, faculty, staff and guests enjoyed games, music, prizes and much more as they took opportunity to unwind and soak up the spring weather.

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