Young girl feeding Ivy, a Highland cow, during a private animal experience at Acres of Joy Ranch in Sobieski, Wisconsin.

Hug a Highland Cow in Wisconsin

Yes, you really can hug a Highland cow.

Our private Up-Close Animal Experience gives you time to slow down, connect with the animals and simply enjoy being here. Each visit unfolds naturally as you spend time alongside our Highland cows, miniature horses, Valais Blacknose sheep, alpacas and other ranch animals. There are plenty of opportunities for photos, scratches, brushing and sometimes a really good cow hug. ❤️

Guests spending time with Ivy, a Highland cow, during a private animal experience at Acres of Joy Ranch in Sobieski, Wisconsin.

A Private Highland Cow Experience Near Green Bay

Located just north of Green Bay in Sobieski, Wisconsin, Acres of Joy Ranch offers private, reservation-only animal experiences for one family or small group at a time. If you're looking for Highland cows to visit in Wisconsin, our Up-Close Animal Experience gives you time to spend alongside Ivy and Ollie, give them scratches and brushes, take plenty of photos — and you may just get the cow hug you came for.

Hug a Highland Cow