Gramma Roses Petting Zoo
Prineville, OR
- Admission
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- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Gramma Roses Petting Zoo
3 confirmed
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Gramma Roses Petting Zoo say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Gramma Roses Kangaroos and Zoo
Gramma Roses Kangaroos and Zoo LLC is at 13737 SE Shawnee Road in the Juniper Canyon area of Prineville, Oregon. The facility is open for guided tours only; its website states that there are no self-guided visits. The zoo describes itself as a place of magical creatures and says it chooses animals that are educational, gentle and fascinating. It is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
History
According to the About page, the zoo was established in October 2017. Its first kangaroo, Charlotte, a red kangaroo joey, arrived on April 18, 2018.
Exhibits and habitats
The website lists kangaroos and wallabies, which it calls a mob, along with blonde and white emus, a llama, a zebra, an exotic pig, tortoises, birds, reptiles, Patagonian cavies, porcupines, an armadillo and several farm animals. The About page names African crested porcupines, a prehensile-tailed porcupine, Patagonian maras, a three-banded armadillo and African giant millipedes. Individual animals named on the site include Mitchell, an albino wallaby, Bindi, a Bennett's wallaby, and a red kangaroo named Wyatt. The homepage describes the kangaroos and wallabies as having gentle, quiet personalities, and the tour page says visitors can also hold some of the birds.
The site also carries an educational page on kangaroos and wallabies, which states that kangaroos and wallabies have distinct genetic makeups and cannot hybridize, and that both live in groups called mobs.
Conservation and programs
Besides standard tours, the website lists private group events and birthday parties lasting two and a half hours, which include a private tour and a party room; the package covers up to 15 people, with additional guests at a per-person rate. These events are offered at 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. It also mentions a Sunday Supper Club every Sunday, Evenings in the Park events, and gift certificates.
Planning your visit
As listed on the zoo's website for its 2026–2027 fall and winter schedule, tours run Wednesday through Sunday at noon and 2 p.m., and the zoo says it is open year-round. Reservations are mandatory and can be made through the website or by calling or texting 503-460-7908. Children under 4 are listed as free, and ticket details are on the zoo's website.
The tour policies say guardians supervise their children, and children cannot run free, enter pens or open cages without the tour guide. Pets are not allowed except service animals. Smoking, vaping, drinking and foul language are not permitted, photos are allowed, and the site says most of the petting zoo is handicapped accessible.
The zoo's FAQ says it is not a sanctuary or rescue, that it holds a USDA license to operate a petting zoo, and that its kangaroos do not come from Australia.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Length of a standard tour
- Parking
- Owner and staff details
Gramma Roses Petting Zoo compared with nearby zoos
How Gramma Roses Petting Zoo lines up against other zoos in the same state. We don't have coordinates for it yet, so these aren't ranked by distance.
| Zoo | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramma Roses Petting ZooThis zooPrineville, OR | — | — | — | No |
| Cascades Raptor CenterEugene, OR | $16 | TEMPORARILY CLOSED to visitors beginning Mon Sep 7, 2026 for approximately 8 weeks (site renovations). Normal hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed Mondays. Closed to visitors from Sep 7, 2026 for ~8 weeks; Mondays (except Memorial Day); Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. | — | No |
| Great Cats World ParkCave Junction, OR | $22 | After Labor Day: Mon, Wed–Fri 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sat–Sun 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; closed Tuesdays. Last guided tour starts about 1:30 PM. | — | No |
| Oregon ZooPortland, OR | $26 | Sept 8 – Oct 31: daily 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry 4:30 PM). Oct 1, 2026 (closed for AZA conference); Nov 26; Dec 25. | 64 acres | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Gramma Roses Petting Zoo: common questions
Can visitors walk in without a reservation?
No. The website says reservations are mandatory and that tours are the only way to visit.
When are tours offered?
As listed on the zoo's website, Wednesday through Sunday at noon and 2 p.m.
What animals live at the zoo?
The website lists kangaroos, wallabies, emus, a llama, a zebra, an exotic pig, porcupines, an armadillo, Patagonian cavies, tortoises, reptiles and birds.
Are pets allowed?
Only service animals are allowed.
When was the zoo established?
The About page says October 2017.
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