Happy Tails Entertainment

Over 30 animals  ·  More than 20 species

Everybody who lives here.

Some you can meet on any private encounter, some only on particular packages, and a few are choosier than others. They all have names, and our handlers raised most of them.

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An African crested porcupine with its quills raised, walking on a lead at Happy Tails.

The residents

Meet them by name.

Animals available on any given day vary — all animals have off days just like people, and some have interaction restrictions for their own welfare.

Chia, Snap & Cadbury

Capybaras

The reason most people drive out here. Guests regularly spend twenty minutes sitting on the floor with them. Two baby capybaras joined the family this fall.

Chia the capybara resting with the two new baby capybaras.
A guest crouches to pet Chia and Snap, two capybaras in harnesses.
Two young guests smile beside Cadbury the capybara.

Hasani, Jabari & Jamoke

African Porcupines

Our painting artists. A porcupine painting is the souvenir nobody expects to take home.

Hasani the African porcupine being petted by a handler.
Jabari the African porcupine taking a treat from a hand.
Jamoke the African porcupine standing up with its front paws on a small stool.

Ranger & Sydney

Bennett's Wallabies

Hand-raised and happy to be scratched behind the ears.

A Bennett's wallaby in a teal harness standing on a path.
Ranger and Sydney, two Bennett's wallabies, looking up at the camera.
A guest pets two Bennett's wallabies at a feeding bench.

Abbott & Costello

Alpacas

The gentlest introduction on the property, and the usual first stop. Small members of the camel family, often mistaken for llamas.

Abbott the white alpaca in a blue halter, resting in the grass.
Costello the white alpaca in a red halter, resting in the grass.
A guest laughs as Abbott and Costello the alpacas lean in on either side of her.

Carino & Catalina

Patagonian Cavies

Long-legged, curious, and far stranger than they first look.

Carino the Patagonian cavy grazing in dry grass.
Catalina the Patagonian cavy standing up to sniff a guest's hand.
A guest crouches on the lawn with Carino and Catalina, two Patagonian cavies.

Tulio

Kinkajou

He is nocturnal and can hang by his prehensile tail.

Tulio the kinkajou peering over a handler's shoulder.
Tulio the kinkajou perched on a handler's shoulder.
A smiling woman in a blue dress holding Tulio the kinkajou.

Indy & Jasper

Coatimundis

They use their long noses to sniff out food in small holes and crevices.

Indy the coatimundi standing on the seat of a yellow mower.
Jasper the coatimundi standing up on a bench to greet guests.
A guest offers her hand to Indy the coatimundi.

Rebel & Hershey

Hedgehogs

When startled, a hedgehog rolls up into a ball of around 5,000 quills.

Rebel the hedgehog wrapped in a blue towel.
Hershey the hedgehog held in a guest's hands.
Rebel and Hershey the hedgehogs on a fluffy white blanket.

Lila & Maverick

Gray Foxes

The most cat-like members of the dog family.

Lila the gray fox standing on a wooden platform.
Maverick the fox resting on the ground.
A guest leans in to greet Maverick the fox.

Bugs & Artemis

Giant Rabbits

The biggest rabbit feet carry the most luck.

A giant rabbit resting on a cushion.
A handler cradles a giant gray rabbit.
A young guest pets a giant rabbit in the grass.

Star, Twix, Tribble, Puff, Marshmallow, Coco & Snickers

The Bunny Fluffle

The right animals for the youngest visitors.

Star and Twix, two fluffy bunnies, held by a guest.
Tribble the fluffy bunny cuddled in a guest's arms.
Puff and Marshmallow, a dark bunny and a white bunny, held in a guest's lap.
Coco and Snickers, two bunnies, held by a handler.

Mushu

Bearded Dragon

He likes to bask in the sun.

Mushu the bearded dragon on a piece of driftwood.
Mushu the bearded dragon wearing red and gold dragon wings.
Mushu the bearded dragon resting on a guest's hand.

Cleo

Leopard Tortoise

Tortoises have been around for over 200 million years, and some live past 100.

Cleo the leopard tortoise on a wooden deck.
A guest pats the shell of Cleo the leopard tortoise.
Two young guests reach out to touch Cleo the leopard tortoise.

Duke, Dani & Chiquita

Ball, White-Diamond & Banana Ball Pythons

Duke sometimes sits up like a cobra, but he is very gentle. Dani has crisp blue eyes, and Chiquita ages like a ripening banana.

Duke the ball python draped over the shoulders of a smiling senior guest.
Dani the white-diamond ball python coiled on a log.
Chiquita the banana ball python stretched along a log.

Charlie

Hypo Boa

Very tame, and happy to pose for pictures while hanging around your neck.

Charlie the hypo boa coiled on a branch with his tongue out.
Charlie the hypo boa resting along a tree branch.
Young guests reach out to touch Charlie the hypo boa.

Gizmo

Crested Gecko

She cleans her eyes by licking them with her spoon-shaped tongue.

Gizmo the crested gecko on a wooden table.
Gizmo the crested gecko perched on a guest's fingers.
Gizmo the crested gecko cupped in a guest's hands.

Buzz & Ruby

Blue-and-Gold & Scarlet Macaws

Very intelligent, good at mimicking human sounds, and able to live more than 70 years.

Buzz the blue-and-gold macaw spreading its wings on a perch.
Ruby the scarlet macaw perched on a handler's hand.
Ruby the scarlet macaw spreading its wings on a handler's arm.

Jeff & Reba

Rats

Jeff the rat peeking out of a fleece hammock.
Jeff and Reba, a dark rat and a white rat, exploring a wooden table.
A young guest smiles while holding Reba the white rat.

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Pick your favourites and come out.

The Platinum package lets you build the private encounter yourself, with eleven animals of your choosing.

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