Exploring Olympic Game Farm
What You Need to Know
Since the 1940s, Olympic Game Farm, Inc. in Sequim, WA, has been dedicated to the welfare and well-being of animals. As a drive-through wildlife exhibit, we are entirely funded by tourists and are a fun place to experience wildlife at your own pace. We strive to be a source of wildlife education for families and tourists!
Prepare for an Encounter with the Wild
FAQs
Are pets allowed in our vehicle while driving?
Yes, pets are allowed as long as they are kept inside an enclosed vehicle and unable to escape your vehicle. All pets must be on a leash when outside the vehicle in permitted areas.
How do you afford to feed them?
Currently, all proceeds from tourism are put into animal care and feeding. This includes all operating costs (employees, licensing, feed, utilities, repairs, etc.) associated with caring for our animals. In the past, filmmaking and tourism were the mainstay; however, as the years and societal attitudes have evolved the film industry genre, live animal actors are no longer in high demand. We do receive donations from the local dairy farms and equestrians or from a farm hobbyist. Income made from the summer season carries the farm through the lean winter months. This presents tough budgeting constraints and is a tremendous struggle each year.
Are you open year-round?
Olympic Game Farm is open year-round except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in order to spend time with our families.
When is the best time to view the animals?
We always suggest mornings to early afternoons to be the best times, as most of our animals tend to lounge in the later afternoon times and take naps.
Are the animals at the game farm still used by the movie industry?
We have used a few of our current animals in several films, including Serenity Farms, Captain Fantastic, and a National Geographic documentary on black bears and city encroachment. However, we are not actively seeking animal work in the film industry.
Are we allowed to bring our own bread to feed?
No outside bread is allowed. Throughout the year (depending on the season), other food items will be available for purchase. This is at our discretion. Specific days, food items, and other information will be available upon arrival.
What other type of feed is given to the animals besides bread?
Can RV’s or buses drive through the farm?
Where do the animals come from?
Several of the animals are either rehomed, come as overflow from other licensed facilities, or have been received from other properly licensed individuals.
Do you accept random donations?
Yes, the Olympic Game Farm does accept any reasonable donations. Naturally, the best donation is monetarily, but we will consider all other types. You may donate via PayPal here.
Do the animals come out during the rain or snow?
Yes, most, if not all, the animals are accustomed to our Pacific Northwest weather. All the animals have their own shelters and privacy areas if they need them.
What is the difference between a wildlife park and a game farm?
A wildlife park is usually publicly funded by city, county, and/or state funds or a group of investors. Game farms are usually connected to commerce, such as breeding, selling, or trading, and are privately funded by the owners. Some game farms are associated with “canned” hunting, but Olympic Game Farm does not practice this. In our case, “game farm” denotes that game animals are located and housed here but not for hunting.
How long does the tour take?
A typical drive tour takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour, but it is completely self-paced. The admission ticket is good all day until closing. On major holiday weekends, wait times and lines can and do occur, thus extending the drive tour time.
Why can’t we bring in fruit or other food items to feed the animals?
You can donate fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, or fresh-caught fish to Olympic Game Farm, but the USDA. APHIS has a strict rule about customers feeding our animals. Wheat bread is the ONLY type of food that customers are allowed to give. Olympic Game Farm will accept fresh fruit and fresh vegetables but it will need to be inspected by us and fed out by us or under strict observation if permitted by senior management. Bread has been proven to be an excellent source of fat and fiber for our animals. Large animals differ from humans and domesticated animals tremendously in their fat and nutritional needs. Rotten, moldy, or freezer-dried items will not be accepted. We cannot accept anything from your personal freezer. Please contact us and check first about any other food items.
Are convertibles/open vehicles permitted?
All vehicles must be fully enclosed at all times for your safety. Jeeps, Broncos, etc., must have sides and tops on, making them fully enclosed. NO MOTORCYCLES, SCOOTERS, MOPEDS, OR BICYCLES ARE PERMITTED on the drive tour.
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