Ingrid and I visited Grants Farm today. There are many exciting animal encounters possible at Grant’s Farm, the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family, located just south of the city of St. Louis. The Farm is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents.
Grant’s Farm is operated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. and has been a St. Louis tradition for over five decades. More than 22 million guests have visited this popular family attraction during its history.
The Farm takes its name from our 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. In the 1850s, Grant founded and farmed a portion of the 281 acres. Today, this land is home to Grant’s Farm and is preserved as a living symbol of the Busch family’s love for animals and Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation.
Built in 1913, the Bauernhof was the first building constructed on the Busch family estate. Bauernhof is German for “farmstead.” The Bauernhof surrounds a beautiful courtyard and is typical of a 19th century Bavarian farm complete with stables, a carriage house, and offices and quarters for those who lived and worked there.
Today, the Busch family’s world-renowned carriage collection and stables are housed here. The Budweiser Clydesdale Stables are home to approximately 35 Clydesdale mares, stallions and foals. Anheuser-Busch has one of the world’s largest herds of Clydesdale horses and owns approximately 250 nationwide.

Grant’s Farm, where up to 15 foals are born each year. is proud to be one of the breeding operations for the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
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