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 native alaskans as “oomingmak”, which means “the bearded one”, this once-endangered animal produces an annual harvest of qiviut, the finest wool in the world.
we welcome visitors to the farm for a close up experience of these magnificent paleolithic ruminants with guided tours, engaging exhibits, a gift shop featuring hand-knit qiviut items, and community events throughout the year.
our historic 1930s-era colony farm is located just 45 miles north of anchorage in the spectacular matanuska valley, the heart of alaskan agriculture.