The myotonic goat or Tennessee fainting goat is an American breed of meat goat. It is characterised by myotonia congenita, a hereditary condition which may cause it to stiffen or fall over when startled. We can confirm that our goats do indeed "faint" when startled, but we don't try to scare them on purpose :)

With no top teeth, goats cannot and will not bite you. They pick up the food with their lips, which might even tickle you!

Close enough to take a selfie! Goats are very social animals and our resident compost. They will be the first to approach you and the last to leave your side only when they're sure the food is gone. You are welcome to feed them grain and they will happily eat from your hands. They do not like the smell of hand sanitizer, so use it when you are finished feeding.

Rancho Lanzone features the following friendly, handfed animals. 4 Huacaya Alpacas 6 Hog Island Sheep 3 Myotonic Fainting Goats 1 Bernese Mountain Dog Taste of Peru Peruvian Empandas + Pisco Sour Bar for Adults/Chicha Morada Club for Kids Full catering, bartending and furniture rental services are available through our exclusive partnership with Peruvian Brothers catering and food trucks. All customers will receive a customized quote with detailed notes prior to service. We have experience working with customers on every kind of party. - Just-For-Fun Home Visits - Alpaca Selfie Photoshoot - Birthday Parties - School Visits - Alpaca Yoga - Engagement Photos - Zoom Meeting Visitor - Surprise! - Send a surprise Alpaca visit to a neighbor or loved one. - Live Nativity Scenes for Christmas Parties - Wedding Alpacas