UPDATE
All the animals have been rehomed, but this is still a nice spot for a stroll. You can read about the relocation on NJ.com
YOU CAN NO LONGER FEED THE ANIMALS!
The cache is there and this is still a great place for a visit with or without the kids.
Thanks to JSpeedy for the following information:
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Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago;
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Goats can be taught their name and to come when called;
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The life span of a goat is [12-14 years] about that of a dog;
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Goats are herd animals and will become depressed if kept without any goat companions. So, it is unhealthy for a goat if a family just owns one as a pet;
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Goats, being mountain animals, are very good at climbing; they’ve been known to climb to the tops of trees, or even dams;
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Goats’ pupils (like many hooved animals) are rectangular. This gives them vision for 320 to 340 degrees (compared to humans with 160-210) around them without having to move and they are thought to have excellent night vision; and
- Goats are actually picky eaters. They have sensitive lips, which they use to “mouth” things in search of clean and tasty food. They will often refuse to eat hay that has been walked on or lying around loose for a day....
Source: https://livelyrun.com/from-the-farmer/goat-fun-facts/