The Outback Kangaroo Farm
Arlington, WA
- Admission
- $25
- 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 The Outback Kangaroo Farm
12 confirmedMammals9
Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Adrian Pingstone · Public domainMiniature Donkey
Andrija12345678 · CC BY-SA 4.0Llama
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0Ring-tailed Lemur
Grendelkhan · CC BY-SA 3.0Wallaby
John Torcasio · CC BY-SA 4.0Kangaroo
euqirneto · CC BY 4.0Domestic Rabbit
KKPCW · CC BY-SA 4.0Alpaca
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to The Outback Kangaroo Farm 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 The Outback Kangaroo Farm
The Outback Kangaroo Farm is a wildlife park at 10030 State Route 530 NE in Arlington, Washington, in Snohomish County. Its website describes it as a unique wildlife park that all ages can enjoy and as a family-friendly farm. Visits are by guided tour only, and the farm describes its tours as both educational and recreational, with staff walking visitors through the farm and sharing facts about the animals. The website also says the farm offers exotic animals for purchase. The farm is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Exhibits and habitats
The farm's website lists its residents as kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, rabbits, llamas, lemurs, alpacas, Nigerian dwarf goats, peacocks, mini donkeys, parrots and emus. The Discover Snohomish County tourism directory describes the collection in similar terms and names ring-tailed lemurs among the animals.
The website presents the visit as a personalized tour with access to the animals. The tourism directory lists the farm as accessible, family friendly and smoke free, with parking and picnic areas or shelters.
Conservation and programs
Private parties are accommodated on request, according to the farm's website, and group rates are available for parties of 15 or more. Reservations are taken only for large groups of 15 or more people; other visitors join the scheduled tours.
Planning your visit
As listed on the farm's website, the farm is open March through October. Tours run Thursday through Sunday at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and the farm is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The homepage gives the tour length as about 45 minutes. Tours leave on time, so late arrivals wait for the next tour, and the website notes that staff are unavailable while tours are in progress. Pets are not allowed, for safety reasons.
The farm accepts cash, checks and major credit cards. Ticket details, including the age categories for children, adults and seniors, are on the farm's website. The phone number listed on the farm's website is (360) 403-7474.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- History, founding date and ownership
- Parking details
The Outback Kangaroo Farm compared with nearby zoos
How The Outback Kangaroo Farm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Outback Kangaroo FarmThis zooArlington, WA | $25 | Guided tours only, March–October: Thursday – Sunday at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM (~45 min); closed Mon–Wed. | — | No |
| Cat Tales Zoological ParkSpokane, WA | $18 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | — | No |
| Cougar Mountain ZooIssaquah, WA | $18 | 9:30AM – 5:00PM | 11 acres | No |
| Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting ZooTacoma, WA | $15 | Friday – Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (walk-ins taken 11 AM – 5 PM); closed Tuesday – Thursday. | — | No |
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
The Outback Kangaroo Farm: common questions
Where is The Outback Kangaroo Farm?
At 10030 State Route 530 NE, Arlington, Washington 98223.
When does it operate?
As listed on its website, March through October, Thursday through Sunday, with tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Can I walk around on my own?
No. The farm offers guided tours only.
What animals live there?
The website lists kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, rabbits, llamas, lemurs, alpacas, Nigerian dwarf goats, peacocks, mini donkeys, parrots and emus.
Are pets allowed?
No, according to the website.
Are reservations needed?
Only for groups of 15 or more, according to the website.
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