Guided Tour of Musk Ox Farm & Scenic Drive from Anchorage
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Join us on a beautiful drive up the Knik Arm to the historic Musk Ox Farm located in the picturesque Matanuska Valley.
Enjoy a comfortable ride as your guide shares fun facts about the flora, fauna & favorite local legends of the area on a scenic drive North of Anchorage to the Musk Ox Farm, nestled amongst the Chugach & Talkeetna Mountains, about 50 minutes from downtown. At the farm, experts will take you on a 45-minute walking tour, educating you on the 60-year legacy of the farm and millions of years of history of the Ice Age “Oomingmak”. Learn about the sustainable domestication of Musk Oxen in our region & the importance of qiviut (kiv’-ee-ute), the finest wool in the world. Ask for more information on sponsoring your favorite fuzzy friends!
Please note: This tour will run rain or shine, so please come prepared.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Matanuska Valley
Enjoy the scenic drive North, up the Knik Arm into the picturesque Matanuska Valley.
Musk Ox Farm
Learn about this incredible prehistoric mammal on a walking tour of the farm.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission to the Musk Ox Farm
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Guided Tour of Musk Ox Farm & Scenic Drive from Anchorage
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great countryside trip,...
Daniela D,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great countryside trip, suitable for everyone who wishes to get familiar with musk oxen in a beautiful farm. Brittney is a great driver, guide and a such a nice person!
Prehistoric animals are cool
Laura S,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Musk oxen are fascinating animals, and it was great to see them being cared for so humanely. Brittany with Escaping Anchorage was so nice and very accommodating, even giving us the option to postpone the trip because the weather wasn’t ideal. (We went anyway and were glad we did.) Wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy.
life at Musk Ox farm
Cecilia B,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00thoroughly entertaining with my daughter Lisa who is a member of the Musk family. She is a sponsor of Fatta but did noy get to see her up
Unique, fun experience!
Gabriela E,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful and unique experience! The ride to the MuskOx farm/conservatory was very scenic- oh those mountains!! The farm was fantastic and the staff there were kind and very informative. I loved getting to hear all of Brittany’s stories and she clearly loves her job so much. This was the only tour I could find going to this great location and I would highly recommend it :)
Lots of fun. Guide was...
Sharon K,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of fun. Guide was great. Musks are big and got to see baby musks. Would do it again if we went back to Alaska
10/5 Stars
S5062CNBGT,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After another tour was cancelled at short notice, Brittney took our booking at 9pm the night before picking us up. Although we were booked as a group tour, it was just the two of us so Brittney picked us up from our hotel, luggage and all, and dropped us off at another location after the tour. Brittney was an amazing host from beginning to end, and our tour felt more like a great day out with an old friend. As we drove north, rain in Anchorage gave way to snow at the Knik Arm. The beauty and serenity of the Arm was humbling. The Musk Ox farm tour was interesting and informative. The 50mins of the tour flew by as our farm-guide (Jessica) introduced the animals by name and personality, and described farm operations. The animals were all clearly well cared for, comfortable and content. All in all, a great day out.
Good experience
Brett S,,Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Good but pricey. Basically a drive to the farm for a tour and back. Appreciate Brittany greatly! Would definitely support this and try her other tours
Met the baby musk ox
KMDesigns99,,Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, everything unfolded as planned. Brittany was knowledgeable and cheerful. We loved meeting the baby musk ox. They were so “stinkin’ cute.” We had a great time.
Interesting and fun
Donna C,,May 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The ride to the farm was beautiful and the driver was informative and entertaining. The farm and musk oxen were fun and interesting
A 'Musk' do!
Kinsey B,,May 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. We loved Brittany so much on our first tour to the Musk Ox Farm that we went back to our hotel and booked another tour to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center later that same week. SUPER friendly, SUPER knowledgable and SUPER passionate about Alaska - everything you would hope for in a guide and more :)
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