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AN IMMERSIVE ALASKAN EXPERIENCE

AT RUNNING REINDEER RANCH

the reindeer react to the sounds and energy of Planning Your Visit
the music in a serene, beautiful parklike setting. Reservations are required for tours, and they
Educational and Engaging limit group size to personalize the reindeer
Running Reindeer Ranch, located in experience for their guests. For visitors
Fairbanks, is not a petting zoo, it is an immersive to Fairbanks, Running Reindeer Ranch will
experience that offers a unique opportunity to be a highlight of your trip as you discover,
walk alongside domesticated reindeer or attend photograph and interact with these marvelous
one of their reindeer events. Started in 2007 as animals.
their daughter’s 4-H project, owners Doug and To book a tour visit: runningreindeer.com
Jane have cultivated a ranch where reindeer are
a part of their family. They pride themselves
in being family-owned and operated, where
guests can learn about these amazing, gentle
animals in a setting that is as unique and diverse
as the animals themselves.
A Journey Through the Boreal Forest
The ranch’s signature experience is a guided
walk through the birch-lined trails of the boreal
forest, lasting approximately 2.5 hours. Watch
the reindeer as they leap and frolic through the
Imagine practicing yoga surrounded by woods, roaming freely alongside the guides
nature. A soft summer breeze brushes your while learning about what makes these animals
cheek as you strike the warrior pose. Dragonflies ideal for arctic living. This tour is available year
flit amongst the crisp grass and a baby reindeer round, and each walk is a unique encounter that
nestles next to you! That’s right! At Running changes based on the season, trail conditions,
Reindeer Ranch, reindeer yoga has become and the reindeers’ moods. Suitable for all ages,
a popular summer class. If music is more though the tour may be a little long for younger
your style, then their summer concert series children. Guests enjoy homemade cookies and
will inspire people of all ages. The reindeer drinks at the end of the tour while listening to
personalities and antics delight concert goes as stories about raising reindeer.

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