Faqs
Our farm is located at 4178 E County Road 1700 N, Dale, Indiana 47523.
We are just a short drive from Santa Claus, Indiana, making us easy to find if you're visiting the area.
We’re open for reservations from mid-May through the end of July, and again from mid-November through December for the holiday season. We occasionally add extra tours and special events, so be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest updates!
Yes, we kindly request that guests reserve their visit online to ensure availability. We are unable to accommodate guests without a reservation.
Sheep and goats can carry a dangerous spore, which turns into MCF, otherwise known as Malignant Cathharal Fever. This spore is airborne, and can live on your shoes and clothing. We ask that you avoid contact with sheep and goats before your visit to our farm. We know they’re cute, but they can be deadly to our Reindeer herd.
Yes! Our Reindeer Encounters and Mini Highland Cow Encounters are wheelchair friendly, and we do our best to make our farm as accessible as possible for everyone.
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We have parking located right next to our Welcome Barn for easy access, and seating is available during the educational and safety portion of your visit. As well as benches around other areas of our farm.
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That said, we are a working farm, so most of our walkways and guest areas consist of gravel and mulch. While many guests using wheelchairs or mobility devices can still enjoy their visit, these surfaces can be uneven depending on weather and ground conditions.
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We truly pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming experience, and we are always happy to help however we can during your visit.
If you have any specific questions or concerns ahead of time, please don’t hesitate to reach out and email us at Info@SantaClausReindeer.com. We’re more than happy to talk through what to expect and make sure you feel comfortable coming out.
Unfortunately, No. According to the ADA, there are certain exemptions for spaces open to the public as stated here: https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html (Q25-Q26). “If admitting service animals would fundamentally alter the nature of a service or program, service animals may be prohibited. In most settings, the presence of a service animal will not result in a fundamental alteration. However, there are some exceptions. For example, at a zoo, service animals can be restricted from areas where the animals on display are the natural prey or natural predators of dogs, where the presence of a dog would be disruptive, causing the displayed animals to behave aggressively or become agitated.
Because our encounters are guided and we have limited parking, we’re not able to have guests stay on the farm after their time slot. We do keep things relaxed in the gift shop though, feel free to take your time there!
We'd love to have you visit! All Farm visits are part of our scheduled encounters so a reservation is required to come on-site.
Bring your phone or camera to take pictures of your own!
Closed toed shoes are recommended for walking around the farm.
Please dress for the weather and season. We do not recommend wearing white pants, loose skirts, scarves, or sandals. If you choose to wear these items, please be aware that the reindeer may try to chew on them, and there is a chance they could get dirty during your visit.