Why do we love goats so much? Maybe because they’re scruffy and spunky, always ready for a snack, and undoubtedly bring joy to people of all ages. We can say from personal experience, it doesn’t get much better than cuddling a baby goat. And they’re not just found on the farm. In Austin, you can surprise a friend with a “goat gram” on their birthday, join the little animals for a yoga session, or even hang out in a goat pen at a favorite local beer garden.
Here’s where you can hang with goats in Austin:
—Jester King Brewery
We love taking the family to Jester King for a laid-back outdoor atmosphere and great pizza and beer. But the best part of all? Jester King has more than 75 adorable Nigerian Dwarf goats in their Goat Pen. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can sign up (onsite) for their Goat Experience in the Goat Pen. This experience is weather permitting because apparently, goats hate the rain! Get more info here.
— Goat Shenanigans
From the delivery of “goat grams” or bookings for birthday parties to events such as goat cuddles & wine tastings, Goat Shenanigans offers plenty of opportunities to visit with their herd of goats who reside in Lockhart. One unique option is their Baby Goats in Pajamas offer in which you can book two baby goats wearing pajamas to show up at your desired location. Check the links below for the many ways to bring goat cuddles to you.
- Special Events around the Hill Country
- Goat Grams including Valentine’s Goat Grams
- Goats for Private Events
- Baby Goats in Pajamas
Can baby goats help you find your zen? GOGA Goat Yoga hosts Vinyasa classes at their studio in the Hill Country Galleria with several baby Pygmy Nigerian Dwarf goats loving on you throughout your practice — because nothing brings inner peace quite like baby goat kisses. You can click here to check out their class schedule. Goat Yoga Classes are $30 and they also offer private party goat yoga sessions.
— Goat Visits at Farms & ZoosOne of our favorite activities is taking the kids to local family farms to visit with animals and enjoy feeding them in a petting zoo experience. There are several awesome places that we suggest scheduling a little family field trip to:
- Crowe’s Nest Farm
- Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
- The Jersey Barnyard
- Austin Zoo
- Also, check out our list of drive-thru zoos
