MURRAY FARM FIELD GUIDE
Fast & Slow: An Up-Close Otter and Sloth Encounter on Scatter Joy Acres
A one-hour, guided animal encounter at Scatter Joy Acres in Murray that pairs an energetic otter with a placid sloth for close, educational interaction—ideal for animal lovers ages 5 and up.
Fast & Slow: An Up-Close Otter and Sloth Encounter on Scatter Joy Acres.
On a quiet acre outside Murray, Scatter Joy Acres stages intimate, guided encounters that bring together exotic and farm animals in a peaceful, personal setting. In this one-hour experience guests meet an otter and a sloth up close—contrasting the otter’s playful curiosity with the sloth’s deliberate calm—while knowledgeable staff share natural-history context and stories about each ambassador.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private, Guided Animal Interactions
This experience is a private, guided encounter with select animal ambassadors—led by compassionate animal-care staff who prioritize guest safety and animal wellbeing while explaining behaviors and habitats.
Meet Sloths, Otters and More
The program features both exotic residents and barnyard friends—guests may meet sloths, kangaroos, otters, capybara, porcupines and bushbabies while staff share meaningful stories about each animal.
Barnyard Time and Hands-On Options
Beyond the ambassador encounter, the visit can include up-close time with farm animals such as llamas and goats; feed buckets are available for purchase to enhance barnyard interactions.
What the day feels like
What to Expect on the Acre
Expect a compact, carefully paced hour: a brief welcome and orientation followed by a guided walkthrough of key areas, a scheduled hands-on segment to meet ambassadors, and a Q&A with staff—culminating in final photos and departure. The setting is intentionally peaceful and personal, designed to maximize meaningful interactions while supporting animal welfare.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear closed-toe shoes (no open-toe shoes or Crocs). If you want to feed barn animals, feed buckets are available for purchase onsite for $10 per bucket.
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; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult, and children ages 5–18 require their own paid admission.
How long does the encounter last?
The encounter is one hour in duration.
Where do I meet for the tour?
The meeting location is 4107 Waverly Rd, Murray, NE 68409.
Are there limits on group size?
Group size is limited to six people.
Can I reschedule or get a refund if plans change?
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.
What happens in bad weather?
Encounters are subject to change or cancellation based on weather conditions.