WILLIAMS, AZ (AZFamily) — You don’t have to go all the way to the North Pole to find reindeer; just take a quick drive up to the High Country.
The Grand Canyon Deer Farm, located outside of Williams, has been around since 1969 and have had reindeer for over 30 years.
Owner Amy Kravitz has worked at the farm for 20 years.
“So one of the important things to remember about reindeer is that they are domesticated,” Kravitz said. They’re not wild. They are very special animals.” She bonds with all of their animals, but the reindeer are special.
“It’s the most wonderful thing in the world,” Kravitz said. “When they have their calves they let me milk them. They let me help them with their babies.” Plus, she said, girl power pulls Santa’s sleigh.
“The males generally lose their antlers before Christmas so that’s why it’s the females,” Kravitz said.
The farm is open year-round because it doesn’t just have reindeer. They also have over 100 deer that people can hand-feed. Plus tons of other animals, including a bison, a camel and more.
Kravitz said all of their animals are either rescues or born and raised at the farm. They get hundreds of visitors a day. Her goal is to educate people so they leave with more respect for the animal.
“Deer are the most underrated North American animal. Knowing something and appreciating it is a form of conservation,” Kravitz said.
During December, they also have visits from Santa and other events.
You can learn more about their event schedule on their website here. Tickets can be purchased in person at the farm.
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