Elk Ravine Farm

"Amazing experience and wonderful opportunity to interact with adorable animals who have been properly trained to safely be around humans from an early age. The farm is very well maintained and the tour not only offers an incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with some gentle giants but also highly educational. While the highland cows were certainly the stars of the show (and exceeded our already high expectations) there are plenty of other animals to see as well including giant bunnies, pigmy goats, water buffalos, horses, and more (plus an impressive collection of horse carriages to boot). Jim and Cathy were great and made sure the tour was highly personalized - makes for a great day trip for anyone looking to get out of the city for the day/weekend. Highly recommended for all animal lovers and great for any age!"

"If you’re looking for an interactive animal experience you cannot find anywhere else, this is the place to go. my friends and I came here to look at the highland cows, but we were greeted with much more (Kathy’s ADORABLE corgis, a squad of geese, and peacocks). Kathy took us on a tour while discussing the history of the farm and how it started with Jim and his environmental mission. Then, Jim took us on a tour around the farm where we got to interact with the animals while he explained his caring and love with his animals. You can genuinely tell he’s passionate about what he does. Not to mention, the farm is extremely well maintained which goes to show how well they’re cared for. We got to see rabbits, Pygmy goats, water buffalo, multiple breeds of horses, and of course highland cows. We ended the tour with Jim showing his collection of carriages. Elk ravine exceeded our expectations and I would 100% come back again!"

"The most memorable experience you will ever have at a farm!! Jim and Kathy are not only knowledgeable about the animals, but their empathy and genuine love for them is something so beautiful to see. My friend and I learned so much and had a such a wonderful time. From the carriage ride with Dilly to meeting the newest member of their family (a 3 day old water Buffalo) we were so captivated and in awe of this place. We look forward to returning in the VERY near future. Thank you, Jim and Kathy! God bless you and your work."

"To say this was a once in a lifetime experience would be a lie— as we fully expect to come back many more times! We had the most heartwarming and wholesome time with all the animals. Jim and Kathy’s love and passion for their animal family was ever present throughout the tour. They constantly reassured us that this was not just a seeing tour but an interactive one, giving us ample time to connect and cuddle! From the serene carriage ride, geese tour guides, and petting sessions with the baby goats and fluffy cows; the experience was intimate, well curated, and just perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough, this was a one of a kind tour and hope many others can experience this joy!"

"Watch out animal lovers, you won’t want to leave this farm! Jim and Kathy gave the most interactive, educational tour you could ask for. We toured the farm and surrounding area in a carriage, and met all of the animals. Up close and personal is an understatement, expect to hold the sweetest goats, lead a line of geese, and pet donkeys, horses, and highland cows! Jim and Kathy ensure the animals have the most ethical living conditions and raised them to be extremely comfortable around humans. Truly an unforgettable experience, I would love to go back!"