Not all farms just have cows and chickens. Some have camels.

Idle-Hour Ranch in Troy, Ohio offers visitors a truly unique experience with animals you wouldn’t really expect to find in Ohio. From camels to kangaroos, you never know what you’ll encounter at this family owned and operated ranch. It’s a truly unique day trip destination you’ll want to take the whole family to.

This family-run ranch in Troy offers an up-close and personal encounter with the animals. It takes the concept of a petting zoo to a whole other level.
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You'll find it at 4845 W Fenner Rd., Troy, OH 45373.
Idle-Hour Ranch features more than 200 animals total of more than 40 different species, including kangaroos, otters, camels, farm animals and many more.
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You can take a pony ride, feed the animals or mine for gems. There's truly something here for everyone.

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It is open only during the months of June - early November on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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There's also a massive corn maze you can get lost in for fun during the fall months.
Admission is $10 for children 3-12 and seniors 65+, $12 for adults 13+ and children 2 and under are free.
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For more information about the ranch, click here.
During the summer on select dates, you can even ride an camel! It's a truly unique experience you won't soon forget.
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Idle-Hour Ranch is located at 4845 W Fenner Rd., Troy, OH 45373. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more animal fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: 8 Little Known Places In Ohio Where Animal Lovers Should Go.

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