I have always loved wildlife and love learning about them. This Large Animal Research Station was the most informative tour on animals that I have ever had. The tour guide told us the history behind the land, how the animals ended up here and also let us have some hands-on learning. The mission of this research station is to rescue and provide sanctuary for animals that are under the threat of extinction from around the world as well as native wildlife.
The muskoxen are the grand attraction of this place, they are a true arctic species living in the far north, all year round. Their thick layer of wool called Qiviut is harvested at the research station each spring and sold to be spun into yarn for knitting. Money obtained from these sales is returned to the farm for care of the animals and improvement of the facilities.
Other animals include the caribou and reindeers. When I was visiting, there were a few newborn animals, which was a real cute treat to see!
The flyer provided by the research station is very much informative in giving us an idea of how this research station came into being. The Large Animal Research Station was set up in 1979 thanks to a major grant from the National Science Foundation. The man behind this initiative was Robert G. White. It is located on a former homestead that is close to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It is known for its excellence in research and expertise in maintaining colonies of large animals.
The flyer provided by the research station is very much informative in giving us an idea of how this research station came into being. The Large Animal Research Station was set up in 1979 thanks to a major grant from the National Science Foundation. The man behind this initiative was Robert G. White. It is located on a former homestead that is close to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It is known for its excellence in research and expertise in maintaining colonies of large animals.
If you are visiting Alaska this is a wonderful opportunity to see the large animals which inhabit this area and learn some interesting facts about the treasured wildlife. This is definitely a place to visit if wildlife intrigues you!