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Review & FAQ:
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What is the Running Reindeer Ranch?
- Less than half an hour from downtown Fairbanks, the Running Reindeer Ranch offers visitors the opportunity to learn all about these curious animals of the north.
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Who runs the Running Reindeer Ranch?
- The ranch is owned and managed by Jane, who has lived most of her life in Alaska and shares her knowledge about reindeer and their environment.
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What can visitors experience at the ranch?
- Visitors can take a walk through the dense birch forest with the reindeer, engage in reindeer games, and learn about the forest ecosystem and the reindeer’s adaptations to life in the Arctic.
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Do the reindeer roam freely?
- Yes, the reindeer run free and happy in their natural forest world, untrained and often unpredictable, making each visit a unique adventure.
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What happens after the walk?
- After the walk, Jane invites visitors into a warm room by a fire, where they can enjoy cookies and a hot drink while she shares stories about life in the north and the reindeer.
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What can visitors see during the summer?
- In the summer, Jane proudly shows visitors her vegetable garden, which thrives under Alaska’s unique growing conditions.
Running Reindeer Ranch, Goldstream Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, Phone: 907-455-4998

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