The Musk Ox Farm

The Musk Ox Farm Now a nonprofit organization, our journey with musk oxen began in the 1950s with our late founder John Teal Jr., anthropologist and arctic explorer.
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The Musk Ox Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, promotes gentle musk ox husbandry, qiviut production and education to the public.

🌐https://linktr.ee/muskoxfarm Nestled in the Matanuska Valley just north of Palmer, Alaska, you’ll find our sprawling, 75-acre Musk Ox Farm – a project steeped in uniqueness and intrigue, from the animals we raise to the story that brought us h

ere. Almost seventy years later, the farm honors our original vision with the mission of promoting gentle musk ox husbandry, qiviut production, and education for the public.

08/22/2026

New mom Freyja, inspired by her natural instincts for raising her calf this year, is heading

She has already learned so much about behavioral development of calves and hopes to learn more through her studies.

Keep checking in to learn some of our muskie's thoughts, dreams, and favorite things in honor of back to school time (well, according to Alyssa who of all people on the farm, would know...)

08/20/2026

Alyssa caught up with Frittata and managed to get some answers from her on her thoughts, dreams, and favorite things in honor of

We secretely suspect Frittata is planning to head down to Brazil next summer for the

08/19/2026

Teal is heading and "oxed" us to share her official back to school photo with you all!

She has some lofty goals and we hope all of you students of life do, too

Keep checking in to learn some of our muskie's thoughts, dreams, and favorite things in honor of back to school time (well, according to Alyssa who of all people on the farm, would know...)

08/19/2026

It's Back to School Time

and our musk oxen are ready to hit the books to pursue their future dreams.

Alyssa shared their pictures with us and we feel obligated to pass them onto you!

Be sure to check back in as we fill your feed with musk ox thoughts, dreams, and favorite things

Wow! What a weekend!The sun came out for the Super Saturated Sugar Strings concert Friday night, closing  our summer con...
08/11/2026

Wow! What a weekend!

The sun came out for the Super Saturated Sugar Strings concert Friday night, closing our summer concert series "Music with Musk Oxen" with a bang, a trumpet, and a stand-up bass

AND THEN

Saturday was one of the most beautiful summer days for our 24th Annual Running with the Bulls 1k/5k/10k.
We are grateful to all of you walkers, runners, joggers, and promenaders for showing up! The musk oxen, however, are still scratching their heads as to why you would 𝑜𝓍spend energy running around without a predator chasing you...

08/10/2026
We couldn't be more thrilled to admit that Mark and his weather app were correct!It has turned into a beauti𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙡 day for...
08/08/2026

We couldn't be more thrilled to admit that Mark and his weather app were correct!

It has turned into a beauti𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙡 day for a race!

The farm will be hosting it's 24th annual Running with the Bulls 1k/5k/10k and will be closed to tours from 11am-2pm.

Good luck to all the runners, walkers, and strollers today!





We are so OXcited to see everyone tonight!
08/07/2026

We are so OXcited to see everyone tonight!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
We'll be at the Musk Ox Farm 🗻 Palmer ☆ Alaska singing songs to you and all the Quiviut-laden cuties on the farm!
Come celebrate with us one last time before we send our SugarFam off to work the Alaska State Fair for the remainder of the month (find our crews at Potato Palace and Casa Pepe , respectively!)
The show is all-ages and outdoors (rain or shine, though forecast says no rain) with doors at 6:30 and show at 7! Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner! Alcohol will be available for purchase.
You can find more details in the link in our bio. We hope to see you this evening. HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

08/05/2026

We have placed our harems together and according to the weather app that Mark has access to, we are looking forward to another sunny, beautiful Alaskan summer weekend.

Come join us for our final summer concert with Friday and then run off the calories you consumed via the treats from Buzz's Bakery LLC. at our 24th Annual Running with the Bulls 1k/5k/10k Saturday!

check out linktree for more event information!

It was an absolutely beautiful night for a jam-packed concert last Friday!The music was flowing all throughout the farm ...
08/05/2026

It was an absolutely beautiful night for a jam-packed concert last Friday!

The music was flowing all throughout the farm and the musk oxen seemed to dig the sounds coming from the stage.

Thank you again to


and
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

We hope to see (and hear) you again soon!

Address

12850 E Archie Road
Palmer, AK
99645

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19077454151

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