MURRAY FARM FIELD GUIDE
Face‑to‑Face with the Unusual: Kangaroos, Capybaras and Porcupines at Scatter Joy Acres
A private, guided 1.5‑hour encounter in Murray, Nebraska that brings guests up close to kangaroos, capybaras and porcupines—this guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, and who the experience suits.
Face‑to‑Face with the Unusual: Kangaroos, Capybaras and Porcupines at Scatter Joy Acres.
At Scatter Joy Acres in Murray, Nebraska, a curated, private encounter puts small groups in a calm setting with exotic and farm ambassadors—from kangaroos and capybaras to porcupines, sloths and otters—while keepers share behaviors, habitats and care practices for a focused, educational visit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private time with specialist ambassadors
The encounter is built around direct, up‑close moments with select animal ambassadors — including kangaroo, capybara and porcupine — while keepers share meaningful stories and natural‑history details.
Guided with heart and expertise
Every tour is led by a knowledgeable, experienced zookeeper whose priority is guest safety and animal wellbeing; they guide interactions, answer questions and frame the visit around animal care and conservation.
Barnyard time and broader Acres exploration
Beyond ambassador encounters you can meet farm friends — llamas, goats and other barnyard animals — and purchase feed buckets to extend the visit in a peaceful, personal environment.
What the day feels like
What the encounter feels like
The visit moves at an intimate pace: a brief check‑in, a keeper welcome and a guided walkthrough that leads into hands‑on time with animal ambassadors. Expect thoughtful demonstrations, opportunities to observe characteristic behaviors—gentle kangaroo movement, capybara sociability, the defensive display of porcupine quills—and a short Q&A before departure.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience is for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is 1.5 hours. Meeting location: 4107 Waverly Rd, Murray, NE 68409; please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in.
Closed‑toe shoes are required — no open‑toe shoes or Crocs — and dress for the weather; feed buckets for farm animals are available for purchase on site ($10 per bucket).
Bookings can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before your tour; a $25 rescheduling fee applies after that. Encounters are subject to change or cancellation due to weather; refunds are not offered.
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 join the encounter.
Do minors need to be accompanied?
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult, and all children ages 5–18 require their own paid admission.
How many people can join a single encounter?
Group size is limited to six people.
Are there footwear or clothing rules?
No open‑toe shoes or Crocs are allowed; closed‑toe shoes are required for participation.
What is the rescheduling and refund policy?
Bookings can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour; after that a $25 rescheduling fee applies. The operator does not offer refunds for cancelled bookings.
Can I buy food to feed the farm animals?
Yes — feed buckets for barnyard animals are available for purchase on site for $10 per bucket.