The non-profit Musk Ox Farm is dedicated to the domestication of the musk ox, an Ice Age mammal that once roamed the earth alongside saber-tooth tigers and woolly mammoths. Known to Alaska Natives as “Oomingmak”, which means “The Bearded One”, this once-endangered animal produces an annual harvest of qiviut (kiv'-ee-ute), the finest wool in the world.
We welcome visitors to the farm for a close up experience of these magnificent ruminants with guided tours, engaging exhibits, a gift shop featuring some of the worlds only gently hand-combed qiviut fiber, qiviut yarn, and qiviut garments. We also host community events throughout the year. Visit our picturesque farm surrounded by the majestic Chugach and Talkeetna mountains.
