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Musk Ox Farm


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Palmer
Traveller Description: The home to numerous musk oxes, this farm offers guided tours.
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Attraction type: Farm
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 100 Farm Loop Road Palmer, AK 99645
Tel: 907 745 4151
Fax: 907 746 4831

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23 Sep 2008

We ended up here because of a suggestion from a local. They sure sent us in the right direction. I'm a huge fan of the not for profits and this was a great one! We took the tour and got to see baby musk oxen as well as adults that were in their breeding pins. We had a scary moment... more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington D.C.
23 Aug 2008

We stopped at the Musk Ox Farm on the long drive from Fairbanks to Anchorage. The tour was informative, and we were able to see both adult & baby musk oxen. Tours run frequently, which is convenient, and the little museum on site is interesting. Hats and scarves knitted with musk ox wool (quviut) are on sale and are very... more

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5 of 5 stars
New England
22 Dec 2007

This is a place to learn about a very impressive ancient animal. Also, how some humans were compelled to save them from extinction. The rarest fabric is made from the under hairs and is softer then cashmere. You can purchase hats, scarves, etc. which are made by women in the remote villages. While expensive they help provide funds to people... more

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4 of 5 stars
Orlando, FL
8 Jul 2007
2
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Our party of four adults stopped at the Musk Ox Farm while staying in Palmer. We paid for a tour led by a very informative college student who was working there for the summer. If you don't want to take the tour you can still visit the gift shop and learn about the Musk Ox fur which is called Qiviut.... more

27 Feb 2006
3
people found this review helpful

Me and my boyfriend visited the musk ox farm in the summer. You can pay a small fee to take a tour of the facility with the proceeds going to benefit the preservation of these animals in Alaska. Our tour guide was informative and we even got to see a new baby! So cute. I think kids would really enjoy... more

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Musk Ox Farm Address

100 Farm Loop Road, Palmer, AK 99645
Tel: 907 745 4151 Fax: 907 746 4831