Category: Herbivore
Location: Foot Safari
About Bagot Goat
Bagot goats are one of the rarest and oldest known goat breeds in the UK. They are named after Sir John Bagot, keeper of the original herd in Staffordshire hundreds of years ago in 1389!
They're very use to the ever-changing weather we have here too, they are very tough, and you'll only see them seeking shelter in the heaviest downpours of rain.
Not necessarily used for their milk or meat, Bagot goats are now used to graze in conservation areas to help clear away invasive plants and manage habitats, the RSPB currently use them a lot in Wales and Kent too.
At Knowsley Safari, we have Bagot Goats on the Foot Safari on the Nature Trail that is also home to the Pygmy Goat and Soay Sheep.
Fun facts about Bagot Goats
Before visiting, brush up on some fun Bagot Goats facts!
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The male's horns are longer and wider than the female's.
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Most Bagot Goats have a white blaze on their face.