Action Wildlife Foundation, Inc.

337 Torrington Road, Goshen, CT 06756.

Rte. 4. (860) 482-4465 and (860) 491-9191. Located on 116 acres and set within the Northwest Hills of Litchfield County. Guests tour the facility by foot, or you can book a hayride tour to view over 32 species of exotic animals from around the world. Stop by the petting zoo and visit our new Museum and Exploration Center. The museum showcases taxidermy animals from throughout the world displayed in the their natural settings, including two natural waterfalls! Check out our live reptile center, large iguana habitat and our hands on educational center for children. Drive or walk around our safari section. Call to book an educational tour. The farm is open from Apr.-Nov. and the Museum and Exploration Center is open all year round.

Southwind Farms

223 Morris Town Line Road, Watertown, CT 06795.

(860) 274-9001. What's an Alpaca? Take a break from the hectic world around you and come visit our 50+ alpacas. You relax and laugh a bit at the antics of these curious, gentle animals whose fleece is compared to cashmere. Maybe you'll even want your own? We also carry our yarn, processed in Connecticut, along with products for sale. Please call to schedule a time convenient for both of us.