Goats in the Parks

A map of the goat's location is found on this page. You may also ask a Parks staff at a Park Office building.

Goats graze on undesirable plants, like common buckthorn, non-native honeysuckle, and garlic mustard to set them back and make way for native species.

Goats also naturally fertilize the ground as they eat and leave their dropping

Using goats to clear land and woody areas is much more cost effective than many traditional methods. The costs of clearing land by hand, equipment rental, labor, permits, and debris disposal can add up very quickly.

We move the goats depending on how long it takes them to eat the vegetation of the paddock they are in. A paddock is the fenced in area where the goats are placed to target specific plants.

The goats eat the undesirable plants. No feeding by guests is allowed. Goats are next to fresh water sources or water is added when needed.

We ask that you please do not pet the goats.

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