828.550.0960

The Animals

Where the buffalo roam and we welcome guests to stay.

The Animals of Buffalo Creek

Buffalo Creek is a working ranch, we care for a herd of bison, llamas, goats, mini horses, rabbits, and a turkey.
Part of the charm of staying at Buffalo Creek is the interaction with the animals.

Bison Feeding

Donkey Excursions

Feed the Barn Animals

Llama Watching

Mini Horse Rides

Is free to all guests of Buffalo Creek.  Come meet the ranchers & ask questions & see these magnificent creatures up close!
We typically feed Monday – Saturday @ 9:30 am at the Bison Viewing Platform.
Please check the weekly schedule on the fridge at your property.
*  There is no parking here, so if your cabin/caboose is not within walking distance you can park your vehicle at the BC Depot & walk down.
Come visit & play w/ our mini donkeys. 
You get to go inside our mini donkey pasture w/ Dennis the donkey whisperer.  Here you can feed, brush, pet & take pictures with these adorable guys.
* Cost is $10 per person
* Closed toe shoes are required
* Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can schedule your excursion & purchase tickets ahead of time by calling: 828.747.1882 or at the BC Depot. 
Come over to the BC Barnyard.  We have lots of Pygmy Goats that love to be fed.  We have a gumball machine where you can get a handful of feed for $.25 or purchase a souvenir cup of animal feed for $3 at the BC Depot.  Then bring the cup back for $2 refills during your stay.
You can also see the mini horses, turkey, rabbits & birds here.
* If you cabin/caboose is not within walking distance, please park your vehicle at the BC Depot & walk down to the green barn

To get to the llama pasture, you would walk past the green barn, Jeep Trail goes to the right & Bison Run Rd continues to the left to the cabins.  There is a dirt path here in between the 2 roads that you will walk on to see the llamas.  They typically get fed after the bison & barnyard animals @ 10:30 Monday – Saturday.   They are truly inquisitive creatures.  If you stand quietly & hum, sometimes they hum back or will come over & give kisses.  You can walk through the gate here (be sure to close it afterwards) this is another trail to get to the playground.

Calling all wanna be cowboys & cowgirls.  Kids will get to ride one of our mini horses that will be led by one of our crew.   Take lots of pictures & afterwards feed the horse a treat!
*  Cost is $10 per child
*  Weight limit is 65 lbs
*  Closed toe shoes are required
* Helmets are available
*  We ask  that an adult will walk alongside the child
You can schedule your excursion & purchase tickets ahead of time by calling: 828.747.1882 or at the BC Depot.