MURRAY FARM FIELD GUIDE
Slow & Steady: An Intimate Porcupine & Sloth Encounter at Scatter Joy Acres
A one-hour, guided private encounter in Murray where guests meet a sloth and porcupine—plus other animal ambassadors—perfect for animal lovers seeking a relaxed, educational experience.
Slow & Steady: An Intimate Porcupine & Sloth Encounter at Scatter Joy Acres.
At Scatter Joy Acres in Murray, Nebraska, the “Slow & Steady” Encounter offers a calm, guided hour with a porcupine and a sloth, alongside other animal ambassadors. The experience pairs close-up introductions with commentary from trained animal-care staff, letting guests observe distinctive behaviors, learn about natural history and husbandry, and support ongoing care and conservation in a peaceful, private setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private Encounters with Select Ambassadors
Meet and interact up close with a sloth and a porcupine, and possibly other ambassadors such as kangaroos, otters, capybaras, and bushbabies during this private, guided tour led by knowledgeable staff.
Guided With Heart
Each tour is led by a trained zookeeper who shares stories, natural-history facts, and welfare-minded handling practices to ensure both guest safety and animal wellbeing throughout the visit.
Farm Friends & Barnyard Time
Beyond the ambassador encounter, guests can meet friendly farm animals—llamas, goats and other barnyard residents—and purchase feed buckets for barnyard interactions.
What the day feels like
What the Encounter Feels Like
The hour unfolds as a small-group, paced walkthrough: a brief welcome, a guided tour of key areas, hands-on time with the animals, a Q&A with the care team, and a gentle wrap-up for photos and departure—designed to be educational, intimate, and unhurried.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this encounter suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The encounter runs approximately 1 hour.
Closed-toe shoes are required; no open-toe shoes or Crocs are permitted.
Meet at 4107 Waverly Rd, Murray, NE 68409. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Encounters have limited capacity; bookings can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the tour. After that window a $25 rescheduling fee applies; cancelled bookings are not refunded.
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.
Do children need their own ticket?
Yes—all children ages 5–18 require their own paid admission, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
How long is the encounter?
The experience lasts one hour.
How many people can join a single tour?
Group size is limited to six people.
What is the rescheduling and cancellation 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. Encounters may be changed or cancelled due to weather conditions.
Are feed buckets available?
Feed buckets are available for purchase for barnyard interactions.