Goat Fun for Kids

Goats are playful, curious animals that love to climb and explore. They have soft fur, gentle eyes, and friendly faces. Kids can learn fun things about goats while discovering how they live on farms and in the wild.

Watch a Goat In Action!

See how goats hop, climb, and play—goats are full of energy and love surprising their friends.

What Is a Goat?

A goat is a small-to-medium sized mammal that people raise for things like milk and meat. They are smart and playful, and sometimes even wear little bells around their necks.

• Goats belong to the same animal family as sheep.
• Male goats are called bucks or billys, and females are called does or nannys.
• They are very social and live in groups called herds.

Where Do Goats Live?

Goats live in many places around the world, from grassy fields to rocky mountain regions.

• Farm goats live in barns and pastures across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
• Wild goats live on cliffs and mountains, like in Europe and Asia.
• They are great climbers and can walk on steep rocks without falling.

What Do Goats Eat?

Goats are herbivores, which means they only eat plants.

• They love grass, leaves, shrubs, and bushes.
• Goats also snack on herbs, flowers, and twigs.
• They chew their food twice by bringing it back up from their stomach, called cud chewing.

How Big Is a Goat?

Goats come in different sizes, but here are some easy comparisons:

• A farm goat can weigh as much as a medium dog, about 100 lb (45 kg).
• They stand about as tall as a kitchen table—roughly 2 to 3 ft (60–90 cm) high.
• Baby goats, called kids, can be as small as a large cat.

What Sound Do Goats Make?

Goats make a friendly “bleating” sound that can be loud, soft, or funny depending on how they feel.

Cool Goat Facts

Goats are full of surprises! Here are some fun things kids love:

• Goats have rectangular pupils, which help them see all around.
• They were one of the first animals people kept, over 9,000 years ago.
• Both male and female goats can have horns.
• A male wild goat can have horns up to 4 ft (1.2 m) long.
• Baby goats can stand and walk only minutes after being born.
• Some goats wear little bells and ribbons when they are on farms.
• Goats love hopping onto rocks, crates, and tables because they’re excellent climbers.
• The word “kid” for baby goat also means a human child.

Printables and Coloring Fun

Time to get creative! Try these fun goat activities:

• Download Goat Coloring Page (PDF)

Goats In The Eco-System

Goats help nature and people in many ways:

• They eat tough plants and clear fields, helping seeds grow for other animals.
• Farm goats provide milk, cheese, meat, and wool around the world.
• There are around 1 billion domestic goats alive today.
• Most domestic goats are not endangered, but some wild species are rare and need protection.

Ask a Grown-Up To Help You Learn More

Here are some great places to read more about goats with a grown-up:

• Britannica Kids: Goat
• Animals Around The Globe: Goat Sounds
• Goat Facts & Worksheets
  

Fun Questions About Goats

Ways To Donate And Support Goats

You can help goats by supporting farms, sanctuaries, and wildlife groups that care for them.

Give the Gift of a Goat