We ask that visitors not feed our goats. Our volunteers carefully manage their diet to keep them healthy and happy! If you're hoping for interaction, many of our goats love scratches and attention at the fence. We know it's tempting to share a snack with them, but their specialized diet and health needs mean only our trained volunteers should be making feeding decisions. This includes any treats you might be thinking of—yes, even that! Thank you for helping us keep our herd healthy.

We’re sorry you need to surrender your goats. Unfortunately, we're not set up to take on additional goats, either as adoptions or temporary fosters. This also applies to other animals. Visit our goats page for a list of local rescues and sanctuaries that may be able to assist.

Visiting the goats is completely free! We're a nonprofit run entirely by volunteers, and we rely 100% on donations to cover food, medical care, and field maintenance. If you'd like to support the herd, we'd be grateful for any contribution you can make during your visit or the donation link on the website.

We'd love to have you! For insurance and liability reasons, volunteers must be 18 or older. If you're interested, you can submit an application through our website. All new volunteers attend an orientation to learn about our procedures and start with a trial period. We'll work together to find the right fit for you and the herd.

Nope! Our goats are beloved pets, not production animals. We've had the same herd since we started in 2012, and they're here to enjoy their retirement and bring joy to our community—not to produce anything.

While the original property owner brought in rented herds for that purpose, our goats have never worked a day in their lives! They're strictly goats of leisure, enjoying their role as Portland's community herd.

Great question! When our nonprofit formed in 2014, we were already known as the Belmont Goats—that's where this beloved herd got its start. Rather than change our name every time we moved, we kept the history. The Belmont Goats name represents our roots and the community that has supported us from the beginning.

The goats live in a large, grassy field where they can roam freely. During open hours (Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-2pm), you're welcome to come inside the fence to pet and interact with them. Some goats are more social than others—several will come right up for scratches, while others prefer to do their own thing. Our volunteers are always around to answer questions and tell you about each goat's unique personality and story!

We typically close during heavy rain, as the goats prefer to stay in their shelter when it's wet. Check our Instagram story before you visit for any weather-related closures.

We ask that you leave dogs at home or keep them leashed outside the fence. Even friendly dogs can stress out the goats, and we want to make sure everyone stays safe and comfortable.

We're so grateful for community support! You can donate during your visit, contribute through our website, follow and share our social media posts, or apply to volunteer. Every bit helps us keep our herd healthy and happy!

Yes! Our goats are extremely gentle and used to visitors of all sizes. That said, we always advise supervising young children closely. Some goats can be skittish with quick movements, and children should approach calmly and gently.