I knew we would be going to see goats but I had no idea that from the moment we pulled into the drive we would see so many wonderful animals! We got 5 feet into the drive before we stopped the car entirely to bid the horses a good morning. They were in arms length, though we did not get out of the car.
Possum Kingdom Kreamery is a Grade A Raw Milk Dairy & Creamery. They are also an animal sanctuary to rescued monkeys and deer. On the farm, tours can be taken with groups for $5 a person (free for itty bitty kids). The tour was incredible. This family is a dedicated, educated, hard-working, loving crew. Their animals are blessed to be in their care.
The day began by circling around with our friends and paying for our visit. Then, Tanya gave a wonderful tour. She was patient with the children, and excellent at telling us about the different animals. She educated us, and intrigued us with her compassion. We saw goats, a baby goat, dogs, a llama, a pony, a donkey, ducks, a turkey, guineas, chickens, monkeys (rescued), two deer (more on this next), and 2 very large pigs that sweet little Ellie felt the need to get snout level with and analyze their eating.
As for the deer, Tanya shared with us that these deer had been placed with them in their care. The deer are un-releasable to the wild. Both are less than a year old and male. Male and female cannot be placed together because breeding is also legal....as is keeping a deer as a pet- which was the precious case for one of the deer. The deer had been domesticated and once tried to be released to live in the wild yet, he was too tame and wouldn't leave the yards of neighbors, seeking food from humans. He could not survive in nature. So, he was placed with a friend in the loving care and capable hands of Possum Kingdom Kreamery.
After our wonderfully fun tour on the farm, we came into the store to have tastings of the goat milk and goat cheese, Ellie much enjoyed the goat milk and I the goat cheese. Have mercy it was delicious. We tried a garlic &basil flavor as well as a chipotle flavor! Both were excellent. I bought a tub of each. They had a pic-nic table area set up outside where we all sat with the kids and enjoyed some lunch we brought. The kids played on the grounds with respect to the animals near by, and then we all packed up and headed home, hearts and bellies full. We will be back for sure.
Information:
Possum Kingdom Kreamery
520 Acker Road
Belton, SC 29627
Phone: 864-423-4048
Email: info@PKKreamery.com
Website: https://www.pkkreamery.com/home
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