Large Animal Research Station

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UAF's Large Animal Research Station keeps herds of musk oxen, reindeer and caribou to study their unique adaptations to a sub-Arctic climate. Viewing areas outside the fenced pastures allow a free look at the herds anytime, but bring binoculars, as the animals don't always cooperatively graze nearby. The facility itself can only be seen on guided walks. A gift shop sells, among other things, raw qiviut (musk-ox wool).

To reach the station, head north from campus on Farmers Loop Rd, bear left onto Ballaine Rd, and then turn left again on Yankovich Rd and continue 1.2 miles to the site.