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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Wildlife Parks
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!