Hooves and Hugs

Meet the crew

Our Animals

Our animals are cared for by our family and are at the heart of the Hooves & Hugs experience. They're calm, friendly, and ready to make your event unforgettable.

Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Playful & Curious

🐐 Nigerian Dwarf Goats

Our Nigerian Dwarf goats are the life of every party. Playful, curious, and endlessly entertaining, they love meeting new people and are gentle enough for the youngest guests.

Fun Facts

  • Nigerian Dwarfs are one of the smallest goat breeds
  • Goats are naturally curious and love exploring their surroundings
  • Goats have rectangular pupils for a wider field of vision
Mini Pigs
Smart & Affectionate

🐷 Mini Pigs

Don't let their size fool you — our mini pigs are incredibly smart! They love belly rubs and will happily trot up to anyone willing to give them a scratch.

Fun Facts

  • Pigs are highly intelligent and curious animals
  • Mini pigs are social and enjoy interacting with people
  • Pigs use vocalizations to communicate with each other
Silkie Chickens
Calm & Fluffy

🐔 Silkie Chickens

With their fluffy, fur-like feathers and calm temperament, Silkie chickens are a crowd favorite. Kids love how soft they feel — like holding a little cloud!

Fun Facts

  • Silkies have black skin and bones beneath their fluffy feathers
  • They are known as the "lap cats" of the chicken world
  • Silkies have 5 toes instead of the usual 4
Baby Lambs
Gentle & Sweet

🐑 Baby Lambs

Our baby lambs are impossibly sweet. Soft, gentle, and perfectly sized for little arms to hold, they're always a highlight of every event we attend.

Fun Facts

  • Lambs can stand and walk within minutes of being born
  • Sheep are social animals and enjoy being around people and other animals
  • They communicate with each other through different bleats
Fluffy Rabbits
Soft & Snuggly

🐰 Fluffy Rabbits

Soft, snuggly, and irresistibly cute — our rabbits are perfect for gentle petting. They're especially popular with younger children who love holding them.

Fun Facts

  • Rabbits can jump up to 3 feet high and 9 feet long
  • A happy rabbit will "binky" — jump and twist in the air
  • Rabbits' teeth never stop growing throughout their lives
Miniature Donkeys
Gentle & Calm

🫏 Miniature Donkeys

Our miniature donkeys are gentle giants with big personalities. They love being brushed and petted, and their calm nature makes them wonderful with children of all ages.

Fun Facts

  • Miniature donkeys stand under 36 inches tall at the shoulder
  • Donkeys are naturally cautious, which makes them calm around people
  • They are social animals that enjoy the company of other animals and people
Sheep
Friendly & Calm

🐑 Sheep

Our friendly sheep love attention and are always happy to be petted. With their soft wool and calm demeanor, they're a wonderful addition to any petting zoo experience.

Fun Facts

  • Sheep can recognize familiar faces and respond to people they know
  • They have nearly 360-degree panoramic vision
  • Sheep are social animals that enjoy being part of a group

Ready to Meet Them in Person?

Book Hooves & Hugs for your next event and let our animals steal the show.

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