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Kangaroo Ranch

πŸ“ Arvada Plaza Area, CO

β˜…4.9(141 Google reviews)

Kangaroo Ranch offers structured 45-minute kangaroo meet-and-greet sessions and kangaroo yoga classes at its Wheat Ridge studio. Staff provide animal feed, share educational facts throughout, and take photos. Age restriction: 10+ for yoga sessions.

βœ“ kangaroo encounterβœ“ animal feedingβœ“ educationalβœ“ kangaroo yogaβœ“ hands-on
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Holly Purcell

Such a cool experience! We got to visit with Ruby and Hazel. The keepers were so helpful and educational. We learned a lot about kangaroos, the ranch it’s self all while hanging out with these sweet babies! Definitely worth it.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 10 and up for yoga sessions; younger children can join meet-and-greet encounters. Small group caps mean interactions are unhurried and personal. Parents who research for-profit animal encounter models should review the ranch's conservation approach before booking.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Book via Eventbrite in advance β€” session caps at 10 participants mean slots sell out.
⏰Gift cards are available if you want to give the experience as a present.
🎟️Confirm the minimum age for your chosen session type before booking, especially for yoga.
πŸš—Ask staff about the kangaroos by name β€” keepers share detailed individual animal histories during sessions.

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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141 Google reviews

Educational & engaging experience55%
Staff warmth & knowledge25%
Ethical objections from reviewers20%
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Holly Purcell

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β€œSuch a cool experience! We got to visit with Ruby and Hazel. The keepers were so helpful and educational. We learned a lot about kangaroos, the ranch it’s self all while hanging out with these sweet babies! Definitely worth it.”

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Tim Prax

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β€œI don’t think I can speak highly enough about Kangaroo Ranch. First, the price for the meet and greet is $70~ for 45 minutes of kangaroo interaction. During this time the staff is giving you food to feed the kangaroos, sharing all sorts of interesting facts about them and they even take pictures of you and the kangaroos for free! In addition, they don’t mind if you take photos or videos, they encourage it. The Kangaroos are very cozy and sociable, 1 of them snuck under my arm and cuddled up on me. That alone was worth far more than the cost of admission! Sometimes I go to a place where it’s a cool experience but poor staff makes it not as fun. That was NOT the case here. Grace and Zoe were AWESOME! They had no issue answering my barrage of questions and they were knowledgeable and also clearly enjoyed what they do. This made the experience twice as fun because they were so awesome. Keaton who I spoke to upon entering was also very lovely and a joy to speak with. They have a gift shop which has actually reasonable prices, so you won’t kill your budget by getting a kangaroo stuffed animal. Miscellaneous: there is a very clean bathroom on site. They check for food allergies to best accommodate patrons. Like most animals, kangaroos have a very active digestive tract so if that grosses you out, don’t go! 6/5 totally recommended”

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Heather Laski

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β€œI can’t believe somewhere like this exists in Colorado. For profit, via β€œreputable breeders,” specifically curated for human interaction with no benefit to the animals. Shame on you. These are meant to be wild animals in the fresh air.”

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Lisa Johnson

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β€œDO NOT GO HERE. This place is UNETHICAL. these animals should not be EXPLOITED in this way. There are NUMEROUS studies showing how these for-profit encounters are HARMFUL to the animals. DO NOT SUPPORT ANIMAL EXPLOITATION FOR PROFIT. THESE ANIMALS DESERVE TO GO TO A REAL ANIMAL PRESERVE WHERE THEY WILL BE ACTUALLY TAKEN CARE OF.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Located in Wheat Ridge, Kangaroo Ranch runs small-group encounters where visitors hand-feed kangaroos, hear keeper-led facts, and take photos β€” all within a 45-minute guided session. The Kangaroo Yoga format pairs a 30-minute instructor-led yoga class with a 30-minute interactive animal session. Sessions are capped at 10 participants. Staff are praised by name in reviews for being educational and enthusiastic.

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