Zoos
Babby Farms
📍 5900 El Paso Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
About Babby Farms
Babby Farms is a zoo in Caldwell, ID. Babby Farms features interactive encounters with kangaroos where visitors can enter their pen and pet them directly, which is a particularly unusual and memorable experience compared to traditional zoo settings. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 675 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Exotic Petting Zoo
- Location
- Caldwell, ID
- Highlights
- Bengal cats, Patagonian cavies, porcupines, animal encounters
- Best For
- All ages
- Experience
- Animal encounters and petting zoo interactions
💡 Did You Know?
- Babby Farms features interactive encounters with kangaroos where visitors can enter their pen and pet them directly, which is a particularly unusual and memorable experience compared to traditional zoo settings
- The facility offers add-on animal encounters including zonkies (zebra-donkey hybrids), which are rare hybrid animals not commonly found in most zoos
- Babby Farms maintains a collection that includes Bengal cats, Patagonian cavies (maras), prehensile-tailed porcupines, otters, lemurs, yaks, camels, and spider monkeys, demonstrating significant species diversity across exotic animals
- The attraction has achieved a 4.8-star rating across 675 reviews, with visitors specifically praising animal welfare and noting that animals appear socially engaged and content with visitors
💬 What Visitors Say
- Bring plenty of water and a hat when visiting, especially on hot days. The outdoor enclosures can be challenging in warm weather, so plan accordingly for comfortable animal interactions.
- Don't miss the interactive kangaroo and goat petting experiences - you can actually enter their pens, which visitors consistently highlight as a major highlight that exceeds typical zoo experiences.
- Book Babby Farms for birthday parties and group events - they offer picnic table rentals and children under 3 are free, making it an excellent value for family celebrations and large groups.
- Look for the featured animal residents highlighted in their meet-and-greet blog posts (like Mario the Spider Monkey and the zonkies) to learn about specific animals before your visit and spot special characters during your trip.
- Consider adding an animal encounter experience to your regular admission for a more memorable and interactive visit - guests consistently note these add-ons as worth the extra investment.
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