Running Reindeer Ranch

Running Reindeer Ranch raises reindeer in Fairbanks, AK, serving Interior Alaska near Anchorage. The ranch has welcomed reindeer enthusiasts for over 12 years and maintains membership in the Reindeer Breeders Association with regular veterinary health checks and genetic screening.

Animals live year-round on open pastures designed to support foraging and natural herd behaviors, and handlers begin gentle socialization with young calves soon after birth. Originating as a family venture, the ranch emphasizes ethical breeding and often hosts small-group workshops on herd management. Their herd traces lineages to Arctic lineages prized for cold-weather resilience and steady temperament.

Visitors often remark on the calm energy of the herd and the hands-on learning environment during seasonal farm days. Many of the ranch’s reindeer also take part in local educational programs at schools and community events. Grazing rotations and natural forage ensure that the animals thrive without supplemental feed during summer months.