A musk ox is shown Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. Credit: AP/Mark Thiessen Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year, attracting more than 1,500 visitors.

Musk oxen are shown Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) ... Their closest relatives to animals of today would be Arctic goats.

Musk oxen are shown Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) ... Their closest relatives to animals of today would be Arctic goats. Mature musk ox bulls ...

PALMER, Alaska — It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age. All moms get a daisy and free admission ...

Musk oxen are shown Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) ... Their closest relatives to animals of today would be Arctic goats.