Located off I-75 exit #73 just 3 miles west of Troy, Oh

Ranch Report for week of June 29, 2009

 

Here they are, the "Girls" - Shannon and Cora- The Elephants.  One Asian and one African- they will be our guests and on display for the next two weekends!!  How lucky can you get?  They are between shows, and need a place to stay-between Lexington and Chicago, so we have offered our Ranch as a place to relax and let them vacation for two weeks. They will be available for elephant rides, and photos both weekends- so be sure to come on out and see these amazing creatures up close and personal!  Believe me, you won't want to miss this event!!

Remember, there is no reason to drive to a big city zoo- you can interact with the animals right here- without the big city hassles!

A special thanks to  Team Fenner's Sprint car on display our first weekend!

Troy’s latest attraction in Agricultural Entertainment is now open to the public Saturdays & Sundays 12n - 6pm, June through October. This family owned and operated agricultural facility is dedicated to providing a fun and educational atmosphere for guests of all ages. 

Be sure to inquire about IHR’s newest addition of a Mini Farm Market featuring commodities such as home-grown/mill-spun yarn collected from the Ranch’s own sheep, llamas, alpaca, camels, yak and Scottish highlander cow, plus other great Agri-tainment products and activities.  For further information please check our Current Events link.

IHR’s Mini Farm Market and Agricultural Tourism activities will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 12n to 6:00pm.  For directions and a map view click here.

Agricultural Tourism activities for private groups are also available throughout the week.   Please call for more information concerning scheduling.

Please remember that IHR specializes in providing animal exhibits and educational programs for offsite functions as well.  If you are looking to employ IHR for offsite events such as church functions/Nativity or Easter programs, corporate or private parties, anniversaries, birthday parties, parades, school functions/field trips, etc., then please click on IHR’s Animal Exhibits/Offsite Petting Zoos & Church Programs link to learn more.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (937) 339-9731

  Come visit us at Idle-Hour Ranch where you can get up close and personal with the animals.  Our animals are very special, well-mannered and loving- perfect for young and young-at-heart to interact with.  Most of our animals have been bottle fed, which makes them "user-friendly" so that they want to see you as much as you want to see them.  They crave attention, and love for visitors to give it to them.  When you step up to their habitat, they come over to greet you, especially when you offer them their favorite food treats that we provide.  You can even give our Giraffe "Sam" a great big 'ole kiss at his level- he loves it, and will stay with you as long as you are there.

Highlights of Idle-Hour Ranch

• Open to the Public- Wkends Jun-Oct
• Weekday Group Tours- by appt.
• Petting Zoos
• Farm Market
• Gift Shop with Souvenirs
• Animal Interactions
• Feed the Animals
• Take Photos with Animals
• 200 animals- 45 species
• Live Nativity Scenes
• Parades
• Easter Programs
• Offsite petting zoos
• Group Parties, Reunions, Corporate Picnics
• Online Donations
  

 Sam wants to see you as much as you want to see him!

Still have questions?  Try our FAQs page,  they may have already been answered.

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937-339-9731.

Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.  For directions click here

Our Hours:        12noon- 6pm

                every Saturday & Sunday, 

                     June though October

Weekday Group Tours- by appt only!

And here is what you really want to know- The admission prices: 

  Toddlers-  (2 and under)   ----- >   Free

  Children-  (3-12 years old) ------>   $5 

  Adults-  (13 years and older) ---->  $8

MasterCard and Visa Card are welcomed

 Weather concerns?

We will use this section to let you know if we ever have to shut down for severe weather or any other emergency- just be sure to check here for news on our status before you drive out- especially if the weather is questionable.  We will make every effort to be open every weekend.

A special note to Grandparents:

Make this your "special thing" to do with the grandkids- A lot of Grandparents have found this is a great activity to do with their grandchildren, when they don't know what else to do.

Don't forget to bring your camera- we encourage photo taking!

As a matter of fact- Enter our 2009 Photo contest!  Best photos will be displayed and author will get a free pass to the Ranch.  Just e-mail your favorite photo to brian@idle-hourranch.com.  Only two photos per author please.

Details coming soon!

We have received lots of good comments about our new Goatwalk- the children really love watching the goats run up the ramps to eat.  Come see it for yourself- there is nothing like it anywhere else!

 

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Want to read about a Grandmother's visit to the Ranch with her granddaughter?  Here is a very sweet lady's impression of her visit in Summer of 2007.  Check out the rest of her website as well...

 Located just three miles off of I-75 west of Troy, Ohio , the latest attraction in Agricultural Entertainment, Idle-Hour Ranch  (IHR),  is now open to the public.  This family owned and operated agricultural facility is dedicated to providing a fun, relaxed, family oriented atmosphere where guests of all ages can be educated about agriculture, entertained and given the opportunity to create life-long memories together.

      Idle-Hour Ranch is proud to introduce to the community the age-old concept of Onsite Agricultural Direct Marketing, now commonly known as Agricultural Tourism. The North American Farmer’s Direct Marketing Association defines Agricultural Tourism as “the act of visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agribusiness operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education, or active involvement in the activities of the farm or operation.

Did You Know?

IHR has free wireless internet access- so feel free to bring your laptops and relax in the shade on your next visit!