Kamelenmelkerij Smits, Camel dairy farm in Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands
Kamelenmelkerij Smits is a working farm where over one hundred camels are raised and milked, with the fresh milk sold directly to customers. The operation combines stall housing with pasture areas and lets visitors see the animals and milk production up close.
Frank Smits started this farm in 2006 with three camels brought by boat from the Canary Islands to the Netherlands. The herd has since grown to more than one hundred animals, turning into an established dairy operation.
The farm brings together Dutch rural traditions with camel farming methods from other parts of the world, creating something quite different in the local landscape. This blend shows itself in the daily work and in how visitors can interact with the animals.
Fresh milk is available on specific weekdays with limited hours, so visitors should arrive in the mornings to find supplies. It helps to check opening times ahead of your visit to make sure stock is available when you arrive.
The choice to raise camels in the Netherlands came from an interest in camel milk and its health benefits, something quite rare in this region. This focus has turned the place into a curiosity that draws people who would otherwise never get close to these animals.
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