Discover living treasures with Red Tail’s Old West Burro Farm & Petting Zoo; including Santa’s Southern Reindeer Ranch.

The friendly critters of Laughing Valley Ranch provide family fun for all ages. Our petting zoo offers children and adults the unique opportunity to interact with domestic and exotic breeds of large animals that love to be pet and fed. This traveling "hands on" exhibit is a great way to liven up any occasion.

Visitors to the petting zoo discover a memorable open-air learning experience they will cherish for years to come. Our knowledgeable ranch hands enjoy teaching young and old about the distinctive characteristics of each animal species.

Laughing Valley Ranch has ranch animal breeds originally indigenous to all parts of the world including South America, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Arctic North.

Among the animals available for display are:
Old West Burros (Donkeys) • Scottish Highland Cattle
Llamas • Sheep • Pygmy Goats • Quarter Horse Phillies
Alpacas • Wolf Hybrid • Reindeer (Seasonal)
Often the opportunity to see baby animals is also available.

Laughing Valley Ranch's petting zoo encounter is portable, self contained and can be set up in nearly any setting. Laughing Valley Ranch conforms to state standards to ensure that our animals and guests are safe and happy. Hand sanitizers are provided at every event.