Visiting The Kangaroo Creek Farm

Nestled in the scenic Okanagan Valley, Kangaroo Creek Farm is one of Kelowna’s most unique and family-friendly attractions. This open, interactive farm gives visitors the rare chance to get up close with a variety of animals. I took a bus and then walked up to the farm. Once I arrived, I bought my ticket and headed straight to see the kangaroos. The staff handed out popcorn to feed them, and as soon as I stepped inside, I saw kangaroos everywhere hopping around, resting, and soaking up the sun.

Kangaroos are iconic marsupials native to Australia, known for their powerful hind legs and ability to hop long distances. They carry their young, called joeys, in a pouch and are mostly active during cooler parts of the day. Kangaroos are gentle herbivores and are surprisingly calm around humans when raised in safe environments. At Kangaroo Creek Farm, the kangaroos are mainly Red Kangaroo and Western Grey Kangaroo, both native to Australia.

At first, I was a bit nervous to feed them, but one especially eager kangaroo hopped right up to me. We were told to keep our palms flat while feeding, and the feeling of their little mouths tickling my hand was surprisingly cute. I even got to pat a few they were incredibly soft. There were also some albino kangaroos, pale and unique-looking, almost like oversized white rats.

Albino Kangaroo

The sandy ground was covered in marks from their long tails, which added to the whole experience.

Kangaroo feeding

Further ahead, I saw capybaras, and we were only allowed to feed them celery. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents and are native to South America. They are highly social animals that love being in groups and are often found near water. Capybaras are known for their calm, friendly nature and enjoy munching on grasses and vegetables like celery. They were much bigger than I expected! I also spotted some turkeys spreading their feathers with a loud rustling sound, and a few emus calmly drinking water nearby. There was even a small pond where a baby kangaroo stood quietly, just relaxing.

Capybara

In another section, there were goats and pigs. The goats came in different colors, some with large spiral horns, and there was a big climbing structure built just for them. They had plenty of fresh green grass to munch on.

Goats on climbing bridge

As I explored further, I came across an old firefighter van displayed in the middle, along with a few food and souvenir shops. Nearby was a pond filled with beautiful carp koi fish that gave off peaceful Japanese garden vibes. Moving on, I entered an area with birds and rabbits, where we could pet them, along with sugar gliders for a short time. Inside a hut, there were various parrots and birds, and one of the staff even had a snake that visitors could touch I did, and it felt surreal.

Snake

There were Macaws, Cockatoos, and Conures. The hut itself had a warm, tropical feel.

Macaw

Next was the rabbit area, where everyone was holding and playing with them. Some rabbits were huddled together under a trolley, while others brown ones and white ones with pink ears hopped around freely. I also saw peacocks, emus, and more capybaras along the way.

Overall, I had an amazing time. It genuinely felt like stepping into the world of Hundred Acre Wood from Winnie-the-Pooh. Being surrounded by so many animals, feeding them, and interacting with them brought out my inner child it was such a joyful and wholesome experience.

Until next time, stay happy and healthy!