Some of the best animal experiences in the nation can be found right here in the Hoosier State, and you need to add them to your bucket list. Cuddle with wolves, groom elephants, and pet zebras right here in Indiana.
You’ll never forget these up close and personal encounters. Scroll on for more details.
- Wolf Creek Habitat
Facebook/Wolf Creek Habitat Guests who attend this incredible sanctuary have the opportunity to actually play with a pack of wolves. Depending on the time of year, puppies are also on site, and there are foxes and rabbits that live here too. Learn more about how you can pet and get your picture taken with a wolf here.
- Wilstem Ranch
Facebook/Wilstem Few people know that one of the best animal experiences in Indiana is an elephant retreat. Pet, bathe, and give these massive creatures a pedicure in these unique encounters. There are also kangaroos, giraffes, and horses. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved.
- Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Facebook/Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve While many of the best animal experiences in the state allow you to get up close and personal with exotic critters, there is one that allows you to meet a local species that is so rarely seen, it seems foreign. Guests enjoy tours of the buffalo herds and can even choose to stay overnight in teepees. Learn more about this unique attraction here.
- Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
Facebook/Black Pine Animal Sanctuary This one-of-a-kind zoo is host to myriad animal encounters. Guests enjoy feeding tours, meet and greets with baby animals, group tours, as well as special events throughout the year. Click here to discover your next adventure.
- Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park
TripAdvisor/Ralph S This giant petting zoo is an interactive experience you’ll never forget. Ride around on a wagon and pet zebras, camels, elk, bulls, ostriches, yaks, bison, llamas, and many other species that roam the fields. Click here to find out what other critters are waiting to be played with at this fabulous place.
- Goat Milk Stuff
Facebook/Goat Milk Stuff There are all sorts of ways to enjoy the goats on this farm. Baby goat encounters, yoga with goats, and goats milk products can be enjoyed here, including cheeses, sweets, soaps, and lotions. Get more details here.
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Facebook/Wolf Creek Habitat
Guests who attend this incredible sanctuary have the opportunity to actually play with a pack of wolves. Depending on the time of year, puppies are also on site, and there are foxes and rabbits that live here too. Learn more about how you can pet and get your picture taken with a wolf here.
Facebook/Wilstem
Few people know that one of the best animal experiences in Indiana is an elephant retreat. Pet, bathe, and give these massive creatures a pedicure in these unique encounters. There are also kangaroos, giraffes, and horses. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved.
Facebook/Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
While many of the best animal experiences in the state allow you to get up close and personal with exotic critters, there is one that allows you to meet a local species that is so rarely seen, it seems foreign. Guests enjoy tours of the buffalo herds and can even choose to stay overnight in teepees. Learn more about this unique attraction here.
Facebook/Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
This one-of-a-kind zoo is host to myriad animal encounters. Guests enjoy feeding tours, meet and greets with baby animals, group tours, as well as special events throughout the year. Click here to discover your next adventure.
TripAdvisor/Ralph S
This giant petting zoo is an interactive experience you’ll never forget. Ride around on a wagon and pet zebras, camels, elk, bulls, ostriches, yaks, bison, llamas, and many other species that roam the fields. Click here to find out what other critters are waiting to be played with at this fabulous place.
Facebook/Goat Milk Stuff
There are all sorts of ways to enjoy the goats on this farm. Baby goat encounters, yoga with goats, and goats milk products can be enjoyed here, including cheeses, sweets, soaps, and lotions. Get more details here.
Which of Indiana’s best animal experiences have you encountered? Share your favorites with us below in the comments.
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