The Holidays Aren’t Complete Without A Visit To The Positively Magical Vermont Reindeer Farm

Ever wonder where reindeer live when they're not helping Santa travel all over the world? Well right in the Green Mountain State, you'll find them at this Reindeer Farm in Orleans, Vermont. It's one of the most festive places to enjoy Christmas in Vermont.

Vermont Reindeer Farm is the only reindeer farm in the state of Vermont.

The farm is owned by the Broe family and the land that the farm is on has been in the family for five generations!

The Broe family had always been dairy farmers until the Reindeer Farm became their "hobby farm." Now, certain members of the family care for these majestic creatures every day as the others continue to tend to the dairy farm.

The tours begin with Reindeer School where you'll get to learn about the reindeer and how they live.

Everyone gathers inside the farm's Reindeer Lodge to attend "Reindeer School." Have a hard time paying attention? Don't worry! This is a very hands-on class where you'll get to touch and feel reindeer antlers, reindeer hide, and reindeer fur.

Then, you get to get up close and personal with the reindeer.

You might even get to help feed them, which makes for one of the more unique outdoor winter activities in Vermont.

The reindeer aren't the only furry friends on this farm.

In addition to the reindeer, the farm is also home to mini goats, mini donkeys, ponies, chickens, and ducks! This place is one of many kid-friendly Christmas events in Vermont that everyone should know about.

Every year the reindeer shed their large antlers.

The farm saves the antlers to show visitors during Reindeer School.

To see how reindeer live and to get up close and personal with them, visit the Vermont Reindeer Farm this winter.

Get an in-depth look at this lovely farm:

Have you ever been to the Vermont Reindeer Farm? Farm visits are seasonal and several options are available including Christmas at the Farm, Reindeer Experience, or Cookies with Mrs Claus. Admission is $20 and includes Reindeer School, visits with the other farm animals, and more. There is also free hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Make sure to visit the Reindeer farm's website and the Vermont Reindeer Farm Facebook page to stay up to date with this magical destination in Vermont.

And if you'd like to enjoy more winter adventures in Vermont, pack up the car and head out to check out these cold-weather campgrounds.