This video was made two years ago- there have been lots of changes since then-- see how many you can identify when you come visit.  Also, the Otter Show has been discontinued, we are sorry for any inconveniences.

I Just happened to be in the right spot at the right time...It only takes 13 minutes for her to stand up!

Nothing Better than the first 70 degree Spring day on the Ranch

Don't ever miss a Festival- all the special toys, games, good eating, fun times are a plenty at a Festival

Cora and Shannon shown above spent two weeks of their "Idle-Hours" with us- see this video presentation of these wonderful animals.

Here is ten years worth of Idle-hour Ranches most precious animals and events.  Enjoy the slideshow

We had a real Tee Pee out front that weekend- see what Festival is all about- They get better every year.  Look for Summer Festival 2009 on the first weekend of August.

Special thanks to our youngest volunteers, Matilda and Elly

So what can I expect if I bring my group of children to the ranch?  Watch this video and see the excitement!

What a joy!  Watch this guy eat and sun himself at the same time.

This is what we mean by bottle feeding and providing special attention to all our baby animals.  It doesn't get any better than this.

Believe it or not, this is our most watched video, with over 13,000 hits!  Spread the word- come to Idle-Hour Ranch!

Here is an example of a small simple petting zoo we can do at your event-- This was Parkview Nazarene Church's Easter Petting Zoo- What a beautiful day!

We can make your event special- with special animals for your Ministry- Here is an example of a Palm Sunday Donkey Walk.

Ever see a horse right after it is born?  Well I got to- what a surprise on Easter Sunday morning, 2009.  This new baby  horse is our friend Belinda's that its mother  was staying with us.  Belinda is the pony ride lady!

We hear this every night, just before sunset......