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Almosta Ranch
Almosta Ranch is an attraction in Sulphur, LA, part of the Port Arthur and Sulphur guide. Cost: under $25.
5290 Choupique Road · Sulphur, LA
Why you should go…
Almosta Ranch is a 39-acre farm and petting zoo in Sulphur, Louisiana, just west of Lake Charles, founded in 2014 by Bill and Jill Bolen. Visitors can pet chickens, rabbits, peafowl, mini donkeys, horses, sheep and goats, and ride the property's hayrides and barrel train. The ranch also hosts seasonal events such as fall festivals and horseback riding seminars, plus a summer camp teaching kids animal care. Guided farm tours run Wednesday through Saturday.
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