Visiting the Kangaroo Creek Farm in Kelowna

Published on May 11, 2022 by David Wylie

Photo: David Wylie
Melissa LeBlonc and Trevor Fitzpatrick pet a Joey.

One of the most popular places to visit in the Okanagan is the Kangaroo Creek Farm.

It’s fun to wander among the kangaroos and wallabies, as well as visit with a variety of other animals, including emus, snakes, and peacocks.

We recently visited the farm, which has moved from its previous location in Lake Country to much more spacious digs near the Kelowna International Airport.

Here’s a gallery of images:

Photo: David Wylie
A farm staffer holds a baby wallaby for visitors to pet.
Photo: David Wylie
Holding Calvin, a nine-year-old sugar glider that still has lots of spunk left in him.
Photo: David Wylie
One of the many goats that wander an enclosure at the farm. This one was particularly photogenic.
Photo: David Wylie
A kangaroo lounges in an enclosure.
Photo: David Wylie
Holding one of two different friendly snakes that were available to handle.
Photo: Mik Bruce
Ready for his close-up! The emus were happy to approach visitors who came to the fence to gawk. They let out a low growling noise. We weren't allowed to touch them because avian flu is spreading in the province.
Photo: David Wylie
Capybara are a giant rodent that hang out at the farm and are easily approachable.
Photo: Mik Bruce
This little wallaby enjoyed hanging out on the couch and eating popcorn.

From May to August, the farm is open seven days a week, including the holidays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It’s located at 5932 Old Vernon Road.

Check out their website for more info.

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