Mar 28, 2024 - Things to Do

It's baby goat snuggling season in Virginia

Karri Peifer

An adorable baby goat — This goat is not going to snuggle itself. Image: Courtesy of Izzy Zechini at Caromont Farm

It's baby goat season in Virginia, and that means there are baby goats that need to be snuggled.

Why it matters: Kids (the real, boring word for baby goats) are born around late February in Virginia, and just like their human counterparts, they need hugs and interaction to thrive.

Caromont Farm, a cheese farm just outside of Charlottesville, has turned goat snuggling into an early spring tradition for scores of Virginians.

How it works: Goat snuggles are $15 for 30 minutes per person.

All you have to do is sign up and show up.
Plus, you can add an optional trio cheese basket to enjoy with your snuggles for just $20.
Don't sleep on their upcoming intro to soft cheese classes, either.

If you can't make the road trip west, no worries. Maymont just welcomed its own trio of kids — Bunny, Berry and Birdy — and they'll be on view beginning this weekend. You can't snuggle these, but you can pet and feed them.

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