Kangaroo Creek Farm

Visit a farm

Activities

Snuggling a joey, petting adult kangaroos, feeding capybaras

Animals

Kangaroos, wallabies, capybaras, sugar gliders, peacocks, pigs

Animals

Home to kangaroos, wallabies, capybara, parrots, sugar gliders, and more

Last day of the season

Monday, October 12th

Exceptions

People confined to wheelchairs, those with Access2 cards (must present card) - FREE

Pathways

Our pathways are not paved. They are gravel, dirt and grass.

Animals on site

Red Kangaroos, Common Wallaroos, Bennett Wallabies, Dama Wallabies, emu, peacocks, fancy chickens, goats, parrots, baby albino wallaby, baby kangaroos, potbellied pigs, capybara.

Educational Experience

Visitors can enjoy wandering amongst the kangaroos. Staff are knowledgeable about kangaroos and wallabies and are on hand to answer questions.

Non-commercial approach

Kangaroo Creek Farm prides itself on being as non-commercial as possible. No extra charges for treats or petting animals.

Group Visits

Commercial groups must book by email. Free school visits are limited to Lake Country, Ellison, and UBC Okanagan.

Community Contribution

Hosting Lake Country retirement homes, schools, daycares and charities for free.

Pathways

Our pathways are not paved. They are gravel, dirt and grass. Not all mobility scooters may function to the best of their ability at the farm.

Neighboring Kennel

Bark n' Fly Kennel is our immediate neighbor. They have drop-in rates, but you will need to contact them directly to check if they have any availability.

Farm Closing Time

The farm CLOSES at 3 p.m. and everyone is asked to leave at 3 p.m.

Animal Enclosures

The animal enclosures are cleared of visitors and locked at 3 p.m.

Recommended Visit Time

For maximum enjoyment of your visit we recommend that you come as close to opening time at 10 a.m. as you can.

Non-commercial Approach

Kangaroo Creek Farm prides itself on being as non-commercial as possible. We don’t charge extra for petting a joey, or holding a sugar glider, or the parrots.

Busy Times

Sometimes the farm is very busy and we simply cannot accommodate everyone.

Quieter Experience

If you would like a more relaxed and peaceful experience at the farm, then we recommend that you avoid visiting during the holidays and the weekends if possible.

Commercial Group Bookings

Commercial groups must book by email at info@kangaroocreekfarm.com. We cannot make commercial bookings by phone.

Charity Hosting

We have traditionally hosted a variety of organizations and charities that serve the disadvantaged and challenged from all over BC.

Animals on site

Red Kangaroos, Common Wallaroos, Bennett Wallabies, Dama Wallabies, emu, peacocks, fancy chickens, goats, parrots, a baby albino wallaby, baby kangaroos, potbellied pigs, capybara.

Educational Experience

Visitors can enjoy wandering amongst the kangaroos. Staff are knowledgeable about kangaroos and wallabies and are on hand to answer questions about various species, habitat, breeding, diet, housing and general physiology.

Community Contribution

Hosting Lake Country retirement homes, schools, daycares and charities for free as a contribution to the community.

Free school visits

Limited to Lake Country, Ellison (District of Kelowna), and UBC Okanagan. School groups cannot attend on weekends or holidays.

Charity Hosting

Hosted a variety of organizations and charities that serve the disadvantaged and challenged from all over BC.

Charity Visits

Organizations and charities that serve the disadvantaged and challenged from all over BC need to contact in advance to be added to the list of approved gratis groups.

High Season Rates

Adults and Youth (16 years to 64 years): $30; Children (5 yrs to 15 yrs): $15; Seniors (65 yrs plus): $15; Children 4 yrs and younger : FREE

High Season Rates

Adults and Youth (16 years to 64 years): $30, Children (5 yrs to 15 yrs): $15, Seniors (65 yrs plus): $15, Children 4 yrs and younger : FREE

Free school visits

Free school visits are limited to Lake Country, Ellison (District of Kelowna), and UBC Okanagan. A local school/UBC Okanagan visit is defined as a group consisting of students, and accompanied by at least one instructor.

Free visits for organizations

We have traditionally hosted a variety of organizations and charities that serve the disadvantaged and challenged from all over BC. Those latter groups will need to contact us in advance to be added to our list of approved gratis groups, and to book their visit.

PLEASE CONSIDER READING THIS PAGE BEFORE VISITING.

Liability

Kangaroo Creek Farm and its operators cannot and will not accept any liability for loss or injury should you choose to visit.

If you rarely sell kangaroos, and you have joeys every year, why are there not a lot more at the farm every year?

Kangaroo population

Kangaroo Creek Farm started with 12 kangaroos and now has 54 kangaroos after 9 years.

Why do we have kangaroos, and why are they not living in the wild?

Animal rescue

Kangaroo Creek Farm rescues a number of other species including parrots, sugar gliders, chickens, ducks, and rabbits.

Is there a quieter time to visit the farm?

Visitation recommendation

The best time of day to visit is first thing in the morning when we open at 10 a.m.

SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, ORGANIZATIONS & COMMERCIAL GROUPS

Age restriction for group visits

All children under 12 must visit with family or a personal caretaker. Commercial groups with youth 12 and under are not booked.

FREE VISITATION TO KANGAROO CREEK FARM?

Local school visit definition

A local school/UBC Okanagan visit is defined as a group consisting of students, and accompanied by at least one instructor.

School visit restriction

School groups cannot attend on weekends or holidays. School bookings for children in Grade 7 and below are not accepted.

Sponsorship

Kangaroo Creek Farm is a proud sponsor of the Kelowna and Vernon Women’s Shelter, and the Food Bank.

FREE GROUP VISITS MUST:

Free group visit application

Apply for approval as a free group and book a specific date by EMAIL ONLY at info@kangaroocreekfarm.com

Client limit for free group visits

Limit the number of clients to no more than 12 individuals. The number of accompanying care givers must be appropriate to the needs of the clients.

Special-needs group compliance

Special-needs groups, even if they have developmental disabilities, MUST still be able to comply with the RULES.

The farm CLOSES at 3 p.m. and everyone is asked to leave at 3 p.m.

Animal Enclosures

The animal enclosures are cleared of visitors and locked at 3 p.m. There is no admittance outside of business hours.

ABOUT KANGAROO CREEK FARM

Non-commercial Approach

Kangaroo Creek Farm prides itself on being as non-commercial as possible. No extra charges for treats, petting a joey, or holding a sugar glider.

Non-commercial Approach

Kangaroo Creek Farm prides itself on being as non-commercial as possible. We like to keep things real and un-Disneyfied.

A QUIETER EXPERIENCE:

Group Visits

Commercial groups must book by email. Free school visits are limited to Lake Country, Ellison (District of Kelowna), and UBC Okanagan. School groups cannot attend on weekends or holidays.

Free Visits for Community Groups

We are going to continue with our tradition of hosting Lake Country retirement homes, schools, daycares and charities for free as our contribution to the community.

Grade Restriction for School Bookings

We will no longer accept school bookings, free or otherwise, which consists of children in Grade 7 and below.

WELCOME TO OUR FARM

Educational Experience

Visitors can enjoy wandering amongst the kangaroos. Our staff are very knowledgeable about kangaroos and wallabies and are on hand to answer any questions.

Educational Experience

Visitors can enjoy wandering amongst the kangaroos. Our staff are very knowledgeable about kangaroos and wallabies and are on hand to answer any questions you might have about various species, habitat, breeding, diet, housing and general physiology.