The Funny Farm

no longer open to the public

I would have given the place five stars if the llamas didn’t spit at our small kids group and got the yucky poop smell on our clothes. The experience was nice other than that. I wouldn’t bring people that are reluctant to be inside the pens with the animals though. The large llamas can be a little intimidating to those who aren’t used to it. I would like to return, but ironically, without the kids. I felt unsure about the animals being too close to them. Maybe if we had the option to see the animals from outside the pens, it would have made it easier for me. The place was nice though and the animals were interesting to look at. The tour guide was pleasant too.

I’m sort of annoyed Teresa reviewed her own place. That being said, she was a great tour guide and this place is awesome. I don’t really like zoos or places like that but the wife really does so we drove all the way up here so she could play with the llamas.
What an experience! Unlike a lame zoo where you can’t interact with the animals, this place is all about interaction. It is like the Science Center of zoos! Pet them, feed them, whatever. I can see kids really getting a kick out of this place. It was really pretty cool.
Make sure you do this place before the Reptile Zoo because she usually has coupons for the Reptile Zoo.

I spent 6 weeks in Washington this summer, and I was looking forward to visiting the Funny Farm pretty much the whole time I was there. After I visited the Funny Farm, I discovered that it was the highlight of my trip! I have a strange obsession for llamas, and I blame Disney’s Emperors New Groove on that one. Because of this obsession, I was determined to come here.
We came on a Friday afternoon for the 3pm tour. I was really excited when I found out we were the only ones there and that we were getting a private tour. Teresa, owner and tour guide, was an interesting gal. She really cracked me up and she had so many stories to tell. It’s apparent that she loves all her animals dearly. She took the husband and I to see all their animals and let me feed every single one of them! I gave the Bush Baby a banana, the Llamas got grass pellets, and the Kangaroos got wheat thins! I got to spend a lot of time with all of the animals and I was up close and personal with them as well. At the end of the tour, Teresa announced there was a surprise. I was already in animal lovers heaven so I had no idea what was in store for me. Then it came wrapped in a blanket. Placed into my arms was the most adorable little baby wallaby I could have ever imagined. I got to hold that sweet baby for a long time and I was never rushed.
I had such a great time on this tour. It is a great experience to see all these beautiful animals up close and personal and to learn about them at the same time. If you love animals I don’t suggest you go here. I DEMAND that you go here! I guarantee you will regret it if you don’t. If you are ready for cuteness overload, check out my picture with the wallaby.