Meet Our Animals

Jessie- Mater

Unlike other salamanders, Axolotls remain aquatic their entire lives! This critically endangered species is native to only one lake in the wild, Lake Xochimilco in Mexico.

Interaction: Little interaction; great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties.

Li'Mone

Ball Pythons are the most popular snake to have as a pet! Known for their calm behavior, these snakes get their name from their tendency to curl themselves into a "ball."

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Butters

Butters the Barn Cat definitely thinks he runs Double J. Keep an eye out for him roaming the farm, showing off, and making sure everyone is doing their job!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group.

Ash

Bearded Dragons are native to the desert and shrublands of Australia! These lizards get their name from the spiky guttural pouch they can darken and puff out when threatened.

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Bugs

Blue-tongued Skinks get their name from the bright blue tongue they use to scare away predators! Interestingly, Blue-tongued Skinks are one of the few reptiles that give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Buff Geese are considered a rare domestic breed of goose native to the United States. This heritage breed is known for their docile nature, but their loud honks are also great for scaring away predators!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group.

Zach, Cody, London, Maddie, Sample & Winter

Button Quail are some of the smallest quail in the world. Adults only measure less than 4 inches in length, and they weigh less than five ounces!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties.

Grimm

California Kingsnakes are easy to spot with their striking black-and-white stripes. These "kings" of the snake world will actually regularly eat other snakes; they're even immune to rattlesnake venom!

Interaction: Very interactive; great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

No farm is complete without a flock of Chickens! These charismatic fowl are more intelligent than people give them credit for; they even teach chicks the meaning of sounds while they are still in the egg!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Paisley

Known for their strength and stocky build, Donkeys can carry up to 30% of their body weight; more than a horse! While often sweet to humans, Donkeys can also used as guard animals to protect smaller, weaker animals on the farm.

Interaction: Moderately interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Lilly & Daisey

Despite what many think, rats are actually incredibly clean, intelligent animals! Fancy Rats have a very intricate social structure and live in close-knit family colonies. Did you know, Fancy Rats produce a "laughing" sound when they are tickled?

Interaction: Very interactive; active and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Houdini

The Flemish Giant Rabbit is the largest breed of domestic rabbit. They can reach up to 30 inches long and weigh up to 15-22 pounds on average! They may look intimidating by their size, but they have the best temperament coining them "gentle giants." They are calm, friendly, and make excellent companions because they like to cuddle. They spend most of their time sleeping!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Despite what many people think, Goldfish actually have incredible memories! Did you know, Goldfish can actually see more colors than humans can?

Interaction: Little interaction; great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Cupcake, Brownie, Cookie & Cheesecake

Guinea Pigs originated in the Andes of South America. These rodents communicate by making various sounds that have different meanings and "popcorn," or jump in the air, when happy!

Interaction: Very interactive; active and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Linus, Ivy, & Buddy

Sheep have great memories! They can remember at least 50 individual sheep and humans for years. These highly intelligent animals are capable of problem solving and display emotions by positioning their ears!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Seamus

Highland cows are native to the Scottish Highlands. They are "fluffy cows" with shaggy coats and a sweet temperament. They are easy to handle, get along with other animals and humans, and make great farm companions!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; active and gentle, great for any age group.

Babe & Wilma

Juliana Pigs are small, spotted, miniature pigs specially bred to work with humans. They are very social animals that love belly rubs, snuggles, rooting around, sunbathing, and of course a good mud puddle!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Belle, Rapunzel & Flynn Rider 

Unlike most geckos, Leopard Geckos have eyelids, and they have small digging claws that they use to dig burrows in their sandy natural habitat. These nocturnal lizards can make a small "bark" sound if they get agitated!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Twinkie

Lionhead rabbits are easily recognized by their fluffy mane of fur around their head resembling a lion's mane. They are a relatively new breed developed in Belgium in the 1990's. Friendly, social, and energetic, they make great pet companions!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Macaroni Quillbert III

The Lesser Madagascar Tenrec is one of nearly 30 species of tenrec found in Madagascar. These tiny, spiky mammals weigh just 4 to 7 ounces and measure around 5 to 7 inches from nose to tail. Despite their hedgehog-like appearance, they aren’t related to hedgehogs at all! One of their most fascinating features is a specialized muscle called the panniculus carnosus, which allows them to raise their spines into a defensive position when threatened!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group.

Bingo

No Lil' Sebastian here; at Double J, we have Bingo! Although Mini Horses only grow 40 inches high, they are not the same as ponies. In some cases, Mini Horses have even been trained to serve as seeing-eye service animals for the blind!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Crackerjack

No horses here! Ponies can be identified by their proportionally shorter legs, thicker necks, and shorter heads than horses. You can tell how old a Mini Pony is by taking a look at its teeth!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Holly

Mules are the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse! Although they are not usually able to reproduce on their own, Mules have a unique muscle composition different from horses; they are able to carry up to 30% of their body weight!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Salt & Pepper

New Zealand Rabbits are a large, friendly, and versatile breed of rabbit. They are most commonly kept as house pets for their docile temperament.

Interaction: Moderately interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group.

Clyde

Pacman frogs are a popular species found in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay, especially rainforests. They get their name from their large mouths which they can open so wide to eat almost anything, even things their own size. They eat by ambushing their prey. They are easy to care for, making them good frogs for beginners!

Interaction: Moderately interactive, great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Henry, Jerry, Terry, Larry & Harry 

Parakeets are known by many as Budgerigars or Budgies! Male and female parakeets are easy to tell apart by their beaks; males have blue nares, and females have brown!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; active and gentle, great for any age group, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Joey

Patagonian Maras (also known as a Cavy) may look like a cross between a giant rabbit and a small deer, but they are actually most closely related to Guinea Pigs! These shy rodents live on the plains and scrubland of Argentina.

Interaction: Moderately interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Plecos are bottom feeder fish, closely related to catfish! These algae-eaters have unique teeth that allow them to both scrape algae and hold onto solid surfaces at the same time!

Interaction: Little interaction; great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Elvis

One chicken here on the farm looks a little different than the others. Elvis, the Polish Chicken can be easily spotted by her feather "afro." First documented in the 16th century, the Polish Chicken is one of the oldest breeds in the world.

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Rocky, Maggie, Mocha, Chai, Tea, & Latte

Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans approximately 9,000 years ago. Pygmy Goats are mountain animals and love to climb to forage. They also have 4 stomachs and can frequently be heard burping!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Leo

Russian Tortoises can live for over 50 years! In the wild, these grassland tortoises can hibernate for up to 9 months of the year!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Sarlaac

Sandfish Skinks get their name from the way they move throughout the sand, using swimming-like motions with their legs and tail! These lizards hunt by sensing the vibrations of aboveground insect movements while they wait under the sand, then they ambush them from below!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Hay Hay, Moana, Charlotte. Mango, Avocado, Peach

Weighing between only 10-12 ounces, Serama Chickens are the smallest and lightest chickens in the world! These Malaysian chickens make beautiful pets both indoors and outdoors.

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

South American Cichlids are some of the most numerous and diverse fish on earth! There are currently over 1,700 described species, and scientists suspect there are more out there yet to be named!

Interaction: Little interaction; great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties.

Sheldon, Amy, & Penny

Sulcata Tortoises (also known as African Spurred Tortoises) can grow up to 150 pounds and can live to be 100 years old! They are the third largest type of tortoise in the world.

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, a must-have, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Muffin

Also known as Teddy Bear Hamsters, Syrian Hamsters are known for their friendly demeanor and long, fluffy fur! These hamsters have quite the appetite; they eat up to a quarter of their body weight every day!

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Boxxanne

Three-toed Box Turtles get their name from their ability to fully enclose themselves in their shells, like closing a box! Their hinged plastron (bottom of the shell) that they can move up and down allows them to do this.

Interaction: Very interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group, great photo opportunities, possibility of being fed during presentation.

Opal

The Trinidad Pink Tarantula is a small, colorful species of spider native to Trinidad and Tobago. Known for its striking appearance and relatively docile nature, it's suitable for beginners. They tend to be more reclusive, opting to burrow rather than confront threats!

Interaction: Interactive, docile, great for any age group, great photo opportunities.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Centi-Peter Parker

The Vietnamese Giant Centipede is a large, venomous arthropod known for its impressive size, aggressive hunting behavior, and striking coloration. They are the largest centipedes in Asia, and can grow up to 12 inches long!

Interaction: Great for any age group to observe, but not for handling.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Vietnamese Stick Insects, also known as the Annam Walking Stick, is a species of walking stick native to the tropical forests of Vietnam. They have a docile nature, and remarkable ability to camouflage to their surroundings. They can grow to be as long as 4-10 inches in length!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; calm and gentle, great for any age group.

Willis

White's Tree Frogs are highly adaptable! While they prefer moist environments, these frogs can survive in dry conditions by secreting a milky substance called "caerviein" that they cover their bodies in and form a cocoon that prevents them from losing too much moisture.

Interaction: Moderately interactive; active and gentle, great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties

Bruce & Wayne

Zebra Finches get their name from the zebra-like stripes that the males have! Highly charismatic, these birds are able to compose their own unique songs!

Interaction: Moderately interactive; great for any age group.

Note: Not available for outdoor parties.