Purdue couple’s reindeer bring seasonal flair to holiday events

Ag alums Becca and Cadel Crowl launched Lafayette-based Indiana Reindeer Co. in 2023

Do reindeer live in Indiana? Believe it or not, the answer is yes — and they have been helping a Boilermaker couple bring a special brand of holiday cheer to Greater Lafayette since 2023. 

Ever since Purdue agriculture alums Becca and Cadel Crowl founded Indiana Reindeer Co. that year, they have frequently brought pairs of their eight total reindeer to community holiday events to provide the perfect seasonal flair. 

“Being able to experience the joy and excitement the reindeer bring everyone who meets them is one of our favorite things about having a reindeer farm,” says Becca Crowl, who adds that their reindeer happily attend approximately one event per day during the busy holiday season. “Cadel and I really love sharing the story of how the reindeer come to our farm from Alaska, as well as highlighting each of the reindeer’s personalities that we have with us that day.” 

The animals live year-round at the Crowls’ Lafayette farm, benefiting from the proximity to expert care at Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Because they are happy and healthy here, the reindeer are able to make the holidays that much more enjoyable for those who encounter them during this special time of year.