"Come Spend Your Idle-Hour With Us"
4845 W.Fenner Rd
Troy, OH 45373
ph: 937-339-9731
fax: 937-339-9731
alt: 937-581-4628
brian
Located off I-75 exit #73 just 3 miles west of Troy, Oh
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.
Highlights of Idle-Hour Ranch
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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Did you know that Idle-Hour Ranch now has T-shirts, caps, mugs, hoodies, golf shirts, toddler clothes, and many more articles?
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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!
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!
4845 W.Fenner Rd
Troy, OH 45373
ph: 937-339-9731
fax: 937-339-9731
alt: 937-581-4628
brian