Hugs and Hike with the Goat Rescues at Frederick Farm Sanctuary

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Spend a delightful day in the company of rescued goats at Frederick Farm, where you can engage in hands-on goat therapy. Wander along scenic trails on a leisurely hike through the forest, all while bonding with some of the friendliest goats you’ll ever meet. Learn about their unique stories and personalities, share laughs with goat-themed jokes, and test your skills during a goat scavenger hunt. The experience wraps up with plenty of affection, including hugs and scratches, ensuring that everyone leaves with a memorable sticker of their favorite goat. Perfect for all ages, this unique activity promises joy and connection with nature and animals.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Expert Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Take second driveway (pass mailbox and make first right at Frederick Farm sign) Parking is marked. Follow signs around the barn and fenced garden to the goat enclosure entrance, where you will meet your host(s).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Did you know that spending time around animals reduces stress and increases feelings of happiness? You can double that when they are rescued goats!

Come meet and spend time with some of the most affectionate goats that exist. Visitors will get to meet and learn about each goat and breed, as well as their rescue stories, behaviors and personalities.

You'll become part of the herd when we start on a leisurely 1 mile hike on meandering trails through private 8 acre forest with the goats, who enjoy foraging along the way. Watching the goats in a natural habitat and bonding with them is truly magical.

The experience is also loaded with goat fun facts, corny goat jokes and a goat scavenger hunt to make this experience the G.O.A.T.

We end with extra quality time with all of the goats, who love lots of attention, allowing for plenty of hugs, scratches, and photo ops. Everyone leaves with a sticker of their favorite goat!

This experience is fun for all ages - we have an equal amount of adults and children.

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Frederick Farm Goat Sanctuary

Tags

Hiking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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