Looking for something different to do this year to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further. The Reindeer Farm in Bowling Green, KY is a day packed with fun! Watch the video below to see an in-depth walk through and review of how we spent the day at the reindeer farm.
The Reindeer Farm, believe it or not, has much more to do than the actual Reindeers. With general admission, you get access to the following things for $15.
- Food Trucks (Including a Wine truck)
- FREE hot chocolate
- Yard games like Cornhole, jumbo connect 4 and more
- Train: So something to know here, adults can’t ride with the kids. This was bummer because my son who is 16 months couldn’t ride, because he can’t ride that kind of thing alone yet. Not a big deal, I suppose you could try to walk/jog along next to it if you REALLY wanted to but just something to know if you’ve got very little ones. There were multiple other young ones with older siblings that did just fine!
- Fire Pits
- Snowball fight, or large area with balls that kids can run, play, throw, you get the idea.
- Bounce house
- Animals: So we will get to the actual Reindeer, or what they call the Reindeer encounter, but there are a TON of other animals on the farm. Mainly in two areas, one that like a petting farm where you go in the pens with sheep and pigs, and another area where they are fenced in that you can still pet but you are not in there with them like llamas, cows, more pigs, donkeys, and of course REINDEER!
Ok so what about the Reindeer?
That is the whole reason to go right?! Well we’ve already outlined that there is SO MUCH to do but you are right, the Reindeer are the show stopper.
At the Reindeer Farm, they have a separate experience called the Reindeer Encounter. You book this for the day you want to go to the Reindeer Farm and choose a specific time slot. With the Reindeer Encounter, you get an extra experience that takes about 30 minutes where you learn more about the Reindeer, where they came from and you get to pet and take photos up close and personal with the Reindeer (Can you say Christmas Card?). When you book, it comes with a full day pass with all the things mentioned above for $35 total.
So why else go to the Reindeer Farm in Bowling Green?
I mean, besides making lasting memories with your family, getting into the holiday spirit and doing something new and unique – you are also supporting local. The farm is not commercialized, so it is truly a family farm that is sharing their love of animals with you. You’ll likely run into the owners and they will be the one’s taking you through the Reindeer Encounter or greeting you onto the farm.
Need more details, here’s the need to knows:
- Cost:
- $15 for a day pass
- $35 for Day Pass + Reindeer Encounter
- FREE for 2 and under
- Where is it located: 2541 Old Union Church Rd. Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Contact: (270) 938-7480 or [email protected]
- Book your Ticket
Hot Tip: There’s not much “adult” food available on sight, so if you’re going expecting some yummy options from the food trucks, you may want to re-evaluate. They had 3 meals, a PB&J Uncrustable, a Hot dog and a grilled cheese. If you want something more than that, you may want to think about going to dinner before or after.
