FOUR BOER GOAT KIDS JOIN THE FUN AT THE L.A. ZOO
The Young Goats Arrived from Covina High School’s Future Farmers of America Program
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LOS ANGELES, CA – July 29, 2026 – There is cuteness overload at the Los Angeles Zoo as four new arrivals have made their debut at the ranch area within the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo. The four female six-month-old Boer goat kids (Capra hircus) are ready to meet their adoring public, who can get up close to touch and pet them.
“People love visiting the goats, and we are excited to expand the experience and watch our guests’ reactions,” said Dominick Dorsa II, Director of Animal Care, L.A. Zoo. “It is enriching for both our guests and the animals, and the close encounters help foster empathy for wildlife and create meaningful connections to nature.”
The four Boer goats were born six months ago at Covina High School as part of their Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. The FFA students cared for the goats’ mothers while they were pregnant and assisted with the care of the kids before they arrived at the L.A. Zoo.
“The Covina High School FFA Program started in 1948, and we are the only remaining FFA chapter in the San Gabriel Valley with around 200 participating students,” said Angie Bacon, FFA Advisor and Agricultural Science Teacher, Covina High School. “Covina High School’s farm is fortunate to have a Boer goat breeding program that allows our students hands-on opportunities to work with large livestock and gain skills that help them in their future, including pursuing careers in animal health and veterinary care. We are thrilled that these four kids are at the L.A. Zoo as they expand the Covina High School FFA’s mission to educate the public about animals and the care they receive.”
Boer goats originated from South Africa, and their name comes from the Dutch word “boer,” which means “to farm.” Boer goats arrived in the United States in the early 1990s and quickly became popular for farming and livestock shows.
Guests can now see and experience the four female Boer goat kids alongside the Zoo’s Nigerian dwarf goats in the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo daily, from 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., except Thursdays and weather permitting.
About the Los Angeles Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is dedicated to providing exemplary animal care and wellbeing. As a trusted leader in local and global conservation efforts, the Los Angeles Zoo is saving wildlife and connecting Angelenos to the natural world by delivering diverse learning opportunities and creating unforgettable experiences. The lush 133-acre campus and its passionate and dedicated team welcomes all to be inspired by the Zoo’s vision to create a just and sustainable world where people and wildlife thrive, together. The Zoo is located on Zoo Drive in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. Admission is $27 for adults and $22 for children ages 2 to 12. For more information, visit the L.A. Zoo website at www.lazoo.org.
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