Santa makes early arrival in Canfield with goat, cow, camel, donkey

Staff report

CANFIELD

As he made his early arrival in the Mahoning Valley, Santa Claus was far from shy about leaving the reindeer behind and choosing a rather unconventional group of animals to accompany him on his long journey.

“We have Chet the reindeer, from the Tim Allen movie [The Santa Claus], a camel, a mini donkey, a mini cow, a goat, rabbits and peacocks,” said Brenda Markley, referring to the animals that were the main attraction for today’s annual Santa’s Winter Barn gathering at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road (state Route 46).

The three-hour program allowed people of all ages to get acquainted with and enjoy a variety of animals from all over the world.

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