MURRAY FARM FIELD GUIDE
Face-to-face with marsupials: a private kangaroo encounter at Scatter Joy Acres
A guided, 30-minute small‑group encounter (ages 5+) that brings you up close to kangaroos and other animal ambassadors in a peaceful farm setting.
Face-to-face with marsupials: a private kangaroo encounter at Scatter Joy Acres.
At Scatter Joy Acres, a short, guided visit folds the quiet of the farm around an intimate animal program: guests meet kangaroos alongside sloths, otters and other ambassadors, learn their stories from experienced staff, and move through the property in a deliberately unhurried, educational setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close, calm encounters with kangaroos and other ambassadors
The program focuses on up‑close time with gentle kangaroos alongside other exotic and farm animals, guided by staff who share natural‑history insights and personal stories about the animals.
A peaceful farm backdrop
Set on open acreage, the encounter offers a restful change of pace—fresh air and a small‑group atmosphere that encourages presence and connection with the animals and environment.
Small, guided groups with hands‑on moments
Visits are intentionally limited in size and paced to allow meaningful interaction, with a mix of guided walkthrough, scheduled activities, and time for questions and photos.
What the day feels like
What the encounter feels like
The program is a short, structured encounter led by knowledgeable guides: you arrive and check in, meet your host for a concise orientation, move through a guided tour of key areas, spend hands‑on time with the animals and finish with a Q&A and wrap‑up—all designed to be personal, educational, and calm.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this encounter works best for—and who should make other plans.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The encounter departs from 4107 Waverly Rd, Murray, NE 68409—arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in.
Plan for a 30‑minute guided encounter.
Wear closed‑toe shoes (no Crocs or open‑toe footwear). Bring any tickets or confirmations and be prepared for photos during the session.
Bookings can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour; after that a $25 rescheduling fee applies. Encounters may be changed or cancelled for weather and refunds are not provided for cancelled bookings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to participate?
Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
Can minors attend without an adult?
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult, and all children ages 5–18 require their own paid admission.
How long does the encounter last?
The guided kangaroo encounter lasts 30 minutes.
How many people are allowed per group?
Group size is limited to six people per encounter.
Are there footwear or clothing rules?
No open‑toe shoes or Crocs are permitted; wear closed‑toe footwear suitable for a farm setting.
What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?
Bookings can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour; rescheduling after that incurs a $25 fee. The operator does not offer refunds for cancelled bookings and encounters may be changed or cancelled due to weather.