Oasis Camel Dairy

"Visit America's first camel milking farm"

For a unique and educational animal experience, a visit to Oasis Camel Dairy is a must. Our family recently went on a public tour during Pomegranate Days. Once we parked and got out of the car, we were greeted by the humorous gobble-gobble of a bunch of turkeys which set the tone for a fun time! The owners Gil and Nancy are true animal lovers. The tour started with Nancy's bird show, where we heard some of the birds talk. Then Gil did the camel milking demonstration and after that, we were able to feed the camels pomegranates. It was loads of fun. My two older kids' (4yo and 2yo) favorite part was getting to feed and touch the camels up close. We were able to push our 2-month old around in a stroller in the dirt while looking at the camels in their pens. Camel rides for kids were available but because the kids were not strapped down (they held onto a harness only), we didn't feel comfortable having our young kids ride, especially since riding the camel is higher than riding a pony or a horse. It's probably better for older kids. You can only visit during scheduled public and private tours (see website for schedule and info) and are not allowed to roam the farm on your own. It's a small family farm and there are no eating establishments on site, although they do sell snacks (water, chips, cookies, etc) on an honor system.