Grant's Farm: Deer Park

10501 Gravois Rd. , St. Louis, MO 63123

URL: www.grantsfarm.com

Neighborhood > St. Louis

Categories  >  Entertainment & Attractions

Type >  Tours, Outdoor, Nature

Find something near Grant's Farm: Deer Park...

More about Grant's Farm: Deer Park...

Full Details:

Imagine being in the midst of a herd of buffalo! Your magical tram ride continues through the 180-acre Deer Park. Your children will never know this is an educational experience as a Grant's Farm docent points out many of the 1000 animals representing 100 different species from six continents. (Here, the volunteer asks which continent is not represented and most children know it is Antarctica, due to the climate. They point out there are no penguins.) You might get lucky and the herd will wander your way. Keep your eyes open as many of the animals blend right into their background.

Of the many interesting sights are giant koi fish that often swim to the top of the lakes. Grant's Farm differs from a zoo in that the animals roam freely through the park and it is the humans who are visiting. Though they may appear tame, they are still wild animals and are respected as such. As the owner of Grant's Farm, the Anheuser-Busch company uses its corporate resources to promise and deliver animal conservation and education.

Many animals make their home at Grant's Farm, including: Axis deer, Bison, Aoudads, and Black Buck antelope. Pere David deer, once on the endangered species list, live here as well. Grant's Farm has succeeded in maintaining a small herd and producing one Pere David deer each year, resulting in their removal from the endangered list. Wapiti, Wtusi, and Zebra coexist with water fowl and two ostriches.

If you watch carefully you will see one species of mother animal taking care of another species of young. Older children will find it fun to watch the animal, behavior and figure out whom really is the dominant animal including the pecking order.

See Related Guides:

• Grant's Farm