Goats are a lot of fun at summer camp.  The young seem to have springs on their feet and enjoy bouncing through the fields.

Although domestic goats in general originated in Asia, the African Pygmy is one of four types of dwarf goats from Africa. There are many local variations, but the four basic types are West African, Southern Sudanese, Somali and Small East African. The type which has been most widely distributed throughout Europe and the United States is the West African, commonly called the African Pygmy or Nigerian Dwarf. The African Pygmy was originally kept by African villagers to supply milk. They were first brought to the U.S. as exhibits for zoos and to be kept as pets. Because of their small size, these goats are economically raised and easy to care for. Their docile temperament and fun loving actions make them a perfect family pet.  This information was taken from www.beaconhillpark