5 Surprising Kids’ Farm Animal Facts

A goat laying down to rest on a platform with grass in the background

Think ewe know all there is to know about goats, pigs, donkeys and moooo-re? These Kids’ Farm animal facts may have you stumped!

1. The alpaca predates the Inca Empire.

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May 28, 2025

Zoo Welcomes Alpacas ‘Rainstorm’ and ‘Coffee Cup’

Fuzz fans, rejoice! Two new alpacas have made their debut at our Kids’ Farm exhibit.

August 22, 2023

Meet Our Nigerian Dwarf Goats

Meet four Kids’ Farm residents who are goat-ally cute and curious! One-year-old sisters Betty and Wilma—and 8-year-old sisters Fiesta and Fedora—are the Zoo’s resident Nigerian dwarf goats.

July 12, 2023

How Do You Train a Cow?

Meet our moo-velous cattle: Holstein Magnolia (a.k.a. Maggie) and Hereford Willow! These charming cows are also incredibly intelligent—they have learned medical behaviors that enable our animal care team to closely monitor their health.