Double Diamond Deer Ranch in Clarington
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Clarington, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, US
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- Monday:10AM–8PM
- Tuesday:10AM–8PM
- Wednesday:10AM–8PM
- Thursday:10AM–8PM
- Friday:10AM–8PM
- Saturday:10AM–8PM
- Sunday:10AM–8PM
The kids really loved it. More than the deer I think they enjoyed the real firetruck, big rig, and police car that they got to play and make believe. The deer are quite old and were in velvet, and not that enjoyable for me, but the museum, with many trophy bucks, bear, wolves, and moose was very nice. All in all worth a trip. $9/adult. Kids 4 and under free.
This place is a gem. It is worth the trip to go experience all that is there to see. The owners are friendly and informative. We enjoyed both the live deer and the buck barn. The live deer are very well cared for and amazing to see. And the buck barn is so nicely done .. educational.
The staff is very patient with their customers of all ages. Feeding the fawns and adult deer is an exciting experience; the staff chats and tells about the different personalities. The deer all seem to be well cared for, even after they pass. Their memories are preserved in the taxidermy museum.
It is fascinating to see all the deer up close. You can learn about each one cause the owners have stories for each deer you see, even ones that have already passed on, including their rattlesnake. The only thing that bums me out was thanks to Covid you cant feed them smh The owners are also very friendly people. Make sure you check out their little museum as well. Loved it!
My wife and 3 year old went on while I stayed in the car with the baby. They spent about 35 minutes and loved the visit. If you like admiring big racks, petting deer, and walking around neat agricultural facilities, this is a good stop. The family that runs it takes great pride in constructing the Barnes themselvesand in the history of the animals they keep there. My wife was impressed by the large enclosures, so you wont feel zoo-guilt unless you hate all wild animal enclosures.
It was fun to walk around the outside of the spacious enclosure and look at the deer. You dont often get to see them so close. And inside they have almost all of the antler sets from their deer over the years. Theres also a pretty big taxidermy display of all sorts of animals native to PA. For $8, I think its a great value.
The owner was very nice, and informative. The deer numbered 23 when we last visited. We got to see the ranchs newest addition. Vixen, an all white male, not albino at just 6 days old. And already bottle feeding. I will go to this place every time Im in Tionesta. It never ceases to amaze me as to how big some of their buck are. The taxidermy museum is really worth checking out too.
A great variety of living deer out on the ranch (Id estimate more than thirty) and taxidermied animals of all types in the barn; and all at a very reasonable price. Also be sure to stop in during feeding times when you actually get to help feed and pet the deer (the fawns are absolutely adorable). The woman who runs this place could not love her deer more and is very informative. I highly recommend stopping in and checking this place out.
Dyet growing up spending summers at Cooks Forest, this was my 1st visit to Double Diamond Deer Ranch! The kids loved that they could pet the deer - it was after labor day so they couldnt feed them. Theres a time in the summer they set up so people can feed them.Only does & fawns could be petted as it was the beginning of the rutt season and the bucks can be very aggressive during that time.I learned a quite a bit about deer & was surprised when I went inside to their room of all the deer that were there before......WOW! I was impressed!Great people own & run this place!Wish id have visited before now!
We come here every year. Its our familys tradition. We absolutely love coming here and seeing the deer. We feed the babies and when we come back the following year we get to see how big theyve gotten (almost like watching them grow up!) The owners are extremely nice and very pleasant. Cant wait to come back next year! They have a little museum type thing full of taxidermy, a gift shop, and they also have a playground that has a Mac Truck, Fire Truck, Cop Car, Tractor, Four Wheeler, and a Wooden CAT for the kids to go inside and play in an act like theyre driving!
Total reviews rating 4.7
184 Reviews for Double Diamond Deer Ranch 2023:
Review №1
2021-10-21We havent been here in years! It was open, clean and the deer were close in pens because of fall season and rut. Both the live side and the taxidermy barn are informational. I enjoyed the signs explaining who each deers parents were and showing my kids the ones I saw that have passed away. They love their animals and Im glad they have a safe place to be!
Review №2
2022-05-24The people were very nice and the deer were adorable. We loved seeing all of the stuffed taxidermy animals too! The cars set up for kids to play in were very cool.
Review №3
2021-07-18Rather rustic facility but so very worth the drive and money. The deer are so sweet and the lady who runs it is very knowledgeable. Best to plan your trip at feeding time. Feeding the apples to the deer totally makes the experience. They go from being far and shy to up close and friendly. We try to go every year.
Review №4
2021-07-22This is an amazing place to see deer close up, learn about their lives, and feed them. The owners are very open and engaging. This is a must stop place if you are in the area and if you’re not, go out of your way to visit.
Review №5
2021-06-09It is a treat to be able to feed the deer. We missed being able to bottle feed the fawns but they were adorable.
Review №6
2022-06-07This place is amazing and watching the owner with the deers is even more amazing. You can tell this deer are all loved and well taken care of cant wait to go back.
Review №7
2019-12-10Cute so cute. My baby loves bucks he loved being so close to them. Enjoying the trucks to sit on and slide down. Nice barn to walk in and see the trophy animals. We went in fall to see them.
Review №8
2020-11-09My daughter loved this place! I went here as a child and i still enjoy going! And seeing some world class mounts in the buck barn is impressive!
Review №9
2022-06-24Was good environment and a definitely a good place to see if traveling...could need walk ways updated
Review №10
2021-08-26Beautiful place with great staff. And lits of cute deer.