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Behind the Barriers: A Two‑Hour VIP Encounter with Sloths, Otters and Kangaroos in Bremen, Ohio
A two-hour, small-group VIP behind-the-scenes tour at Paws and Claws Encounters that puts you face-to-face with sloths, fennec foxes, binturong, otters, kangaroos and other rare animals.
Behind the Barriers: A Two‑Hour VIP Encounter with Sloths, Otters and Kangaroos in Bremen, Ohio.
At Paws and Claws Encounters in Bremen, Ohio, the VIP Experience is an all‑access, two‑hour behind‑the‑scenes tour that moves you out of the public enclosures and into the daily care spaces. In small groups you meet and learn about a roster of unusual animals—sloths, fennec foxes, binturong, otters, coatimundis, kangaroos, warthog and others—while keepers explain feeding, habitat and husbandry practices.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Face‑to‑face with rare and curious species
This VIP pass brings you close to an eclectic group of animals—from a slow‑moving sloth to playful otters and inquisitive fennec foxes—many of which aren’t normally on public display.
Behind‑the‑scenes with knowledgeable staff
Throughout the two‑hour visit, experienced keepers guide the group, answering questions and demonstrating aspects of daily care, diet and habitat management.
A compact tour that covers many species
In a focused window of time you’ll move between areas highlighting aquatic species, small mammals and larger paddocks—sampling the variety of animals that make up the farm’s collection.
What the day feels like
What the VIP Experience Feels Like
The pace is intimate and hands‑on: over two hours a keeper escorts a small group through behind‑the‑scenes areas, pausing at enclosures to introduce animals, explain husbandry routines and demonstrate parts of daily care. You’ll meet species ranging from sloths and foxes to otters and kangaroos, with opportunities to observe—and in designated moments interact with—animals in their working environment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this VIP Experience suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for two hours.
This is a working farm—wear closed‑toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty; the operator supplies any additional gear needed for interactions.
Meet at Paws and Claws Encounters in Bremen, Ohio.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the VIP Experience?
The tour lasts two hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Paws and Claws Encounters in Bremen, Ohio.
Are there age restrictions?
Children under 7 are not permitted; kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
What should I wear?
Closed‑toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty are required because this is a working farm.
Which animals will we see?
Expect to meet species such as sloths, fennec foxes, binturong, otters, coatimundis, kangaroos, warthog and other animals—including some not normally on public display.
Who leads the tour?
The tour is led by the facility’s keepers or knowledgeable staff who guide interactions and answer questions.