Mat-Su Valley Wildlife Parks
There are two long standing locations to see some of Alaska’s wildlife up close in the Mat-Su Valley. Open year-round, you can visit the Reindeer Farm or the Musk Ox Farm, both located in Palmer just 45 minutes north of Anchorage.
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Get close to one of Alaska’s most iconic animals during this immersive reindeer experience in Talkeetna. At the family-run Reindeer Grove, you’ll meet, feed, and gently pet friendly reindeer while learning how they fit into the region’s culture, ecology, and regenerative agriculture practices. Explore a quirky historic cabin, enjoy handcrafted local gifts, and choose from unique tours — including winter s’mores by the fire or private, custom ...more
The folks at this non-profit farm outside Palmer were doing sustainable agriculture long before it was cool before most people used such a term. Located 45 minutes from Anchorage, the Musk Ox Farm provides a fascinating look at the animal reintroduced to Alaska in the 1930s.
In the agricultural Matanuska Valley just north of Anchorage, you can pet a reindeer or feed fresh willow to a bull moose. Set on a 200-acre plot in Palmer, the Reindeer Farm has been in the Williams family for three generations. During the one-hour tour, you’ll hear interesting, funny, and insightful stories about these wild animals while walking around the property. If you want to see the baby reindeer, come in June!