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Kids' Farm is home to two Nigerian dwarf goats, two Anglo-Nubian goats, and two San Clemente Island goats.

Nigerian Dwarf

The Nigerian dwarf goat at Kids' Farm is a doe (female).

Most animals are horned and a few bloodlines are polled. Newborn kids average about two pounds at birth, but grow quickly. The average adult weight is 75 pounds. Nigerian dwarfs live between 15 and 20 years.

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy listed Nigerian dwarf goats as rare in 2000, but they are now in the "recovering" category, thanks to so many new breeders.

Interesting Information

• Dwarfs can also provide a surprising amount of milk for their size. A good doe can produce from one-quarter to half a gallon (one to two quarts) of milk a day.
• Although the Nigerian dwarf is of African origin, it is considered an American breed.
• When the Kids' Farm goats get excited or playful, the hair down their backs stands on end.
• The Kids' Farm goats nibble on everything they can reach and require constant attention when in the Caring Corral to prevent escapes or eaten shoelaces and clothing.
  Please note: the Caring Corral hours vary depending on weather and staffing. Hours are limited.

Anglo-Nubian

There are two Anglo-Nubian goats at Kids' Farm—one doe and one wether (castrated male). These goats are brother and sister and arrived from the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton, Illinois. The Nubians are usually in their yard with the Nigerian dwarf goats but can occasionally be seen in an off-exhibit yard by the duck pond.

	Name: Iris Born: April 12, 2003 Color: Black with white spots
Name: Lucky Born: April 16, 2003 Color: Brown with white spots

Description
A Nubian goat's most distinctive features are its long ears and convex Roman nose. Its short, glossy hair ranges from black to shades of red to white, with spotted or dappled patterns. This goat may be horned or hornless (polled). Nubians are one of the heaviest and tallest breed of goat. The average doe weighs 130 pounds, and bucks weigh 175 pounds or more. A mature female Nubian is about 30 inches tall, while males are 35 inches tall.

Twins, triplets, or quadruplets are not uncommon. Nubians have an average lifespan of ten to 14 years, though some can live longer.

Interesting Information

• They ''talk'' a lot.
• They are less tolerant of cold, but do well in hot climates.
• Nubians can produce 1,500 pounds of milk a year.
• The Anglo-Nubian breeding season is much longer than that of the Swiss breeds, so it is possible to produce milk year-round.

San Clemente Island Goats

There are two San Clemente Island goats at Kids' Farm. Their mother, Jackie, came to the Zoo in April 2008, when she was pregnant. Her two kids, a male and a female, are named Mortimer and Marla. Mortimer has a white spot on the top of his head. Both kids have been dehorned. After they were weaned, Jackie was returned to her owner.

Names: Mortimer and Marla Born: The kids were born May 30, 2008 Color: Tan with dark markings

Description
The San Clemente Island goat is a small breed, with bucks averaging at a height of 24 inches, and does reaching a height of about 22 inches. This small size is most likely a result of insular dwarfism, an adaptation to living on an island with limited resources. Coloration patterns are consistent among these goats—all individuals have a tan to dark-red base color with black markings. These goats are lean and considered to be deer-like because of their graceful movements. Both males and females have horns and it is not uncommon for females to have supernumerary teats (extra teats on udder, typically having four in total).

Interesting Information

• Like Ossabaw Island hogs, which be also seen at Kids' Farm, the small size of San Clemente Island goats can be attributed to the process of insular dwarfism.