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Cuddle And Snuggle Baby Wallabies At This Hidden Gem Farm In Ohio

Horsefeathers Farm in Ohio offers visitors the unique experience of snuggling baby wallabies.

Published Mar 22, 2023

Written by 

Sarah McCosham

There are some pretty adorable babies in the animal kingdom, from wobbly-kneed giraffes and tumbling pandas to fuzzy chicks and baby bunnies. Of all the animal babies, however, wallabies might just be the cutest. And guess what? You can not only admire baby wallabies at Horsefeathers Farm in Ohio, but this hidden gem even lets visitors snuggle these cuddly creatures.

Nestled in the beautiful bucolic landscape of Clarksville, Ohio, there is an enchanting farm flush with flora and fauna that's sure to capture your heart.

A serene landscape featuring a pond and a gazebo surrounded by lush green grass and trees.
Horsefeathers Farm/Google Maps

In 1978, Horsefeathers started out as a family farm in Warren County, Ohio, raising Arabian horses an ornamental birds.

Sign for Horse Feathers Farm, listing services for family gatherings, company functions, wallaby encounters, and youth outings.
Horsefeathers Farm/Facebook

Then in 1989, Horsefeathers Farm received its first baby wallaby, a joey named Matilda... and the owners were instantly hooked.

Three kangaroos are seen behind a wire fence, standing on grass with some snow in the background.
Horsefeathers Farm/Facebook

It was useless to resist the immense cuteness of joeys back then -- and today, visitors are equally enchanted by the baby wallabies at this sweet farm in Ohio.

A close-up of a marsupial with a small joey peeking out from its pouch, surrounded by grass.
Horsefeathers Farm/Facebook

At Horsefeathers Farm, guests are presented with the unique opportunity to interact with brand-new wallaby babies in the most delightful ways.

A close-up of a wallaby being held in a person's arm, showcasing its curious expression and soft fur.
Horsefeathers Farm/Facebook

Snuggling these tiny little creatures is as delightful for kids...

A young boy sits on a couch, holding a small kangaroo wrapped in a blanket, looking relaxed and content.
Horsefeathers Farm

...as it is for adults!

A smiling woman holds a baby kangaroo in a floral bag, feeding it a snack.
Horsefeathers Farm/Facebook

With a mission of connecting humans to the wide, wonderful world, this Ohio farm offers a hands-on encounter with full-grown adults, as well as joeys. Encounter prices vary by group size and day of the week, and can be found on the Horsefeathers Farm website.

A kangaroo sits on the ground, with a smaller kangaroo nestled against its side, surrounded by dry grass.
Horsefeathers Farm/Google Maps

Can't make it to the Clarksville farm? Not to worry -- off-site encounters can be arranged, too!

We bet you never knew you could find baby wallabies in Ohio... so the opportunity to meet and snuggle these cuddly creatures, too? What a delightful day trip in the Buckeye State.

A woman and a young girl sit on a porch, with the girl holding a small dog wrapped in a blanket.
Horsefeathers Farm/Google Maps

Had you heard of (or visited) Horsefeathers Farm? Did you know this Ohio farm had baby wallabies... or that you could actually hold and snuggle them? Here's a quick video preview of what to expect when you visit Horsefeathers Farm:

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Now this sounds like the cutest Ohio day trip ever to us!

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