🌿 Visit Scatter Joy Acres in Nebraska
Guided, Intentional Experiences — By Reservation Only
At Scatter Joy Acres, visiting isn’t just a stop — it’s an experience.
We’ve intentionally moved away from traditional open visiting hours to offer something more meaningful:
personal, guided experiences designed for connection, education, and joy.
Because the most memorable moments don’t happen in a rush —
they happen when there’s time, space, and intention.
✨ A Different Way to Visit
All visits are now reservation-based, allowing us to welcome a limited number of guests each day.
Each experience is designed to be:
- Personal and interactive
- Calm and unhurried
- Centered around meaningful connection with our animals
This is not a walk-through or self-guided visit —
it’s a thoughtfully guided experience from beginning to end.
🧠 Why We Made This Shift
By limiting access and guiding each visit, we’re able to:
- Provide a more peaceful, enriching environment for our animals
- Create deeper, more memorable experiences for our guests
- Share the stories behind the sanctuary in a meaningful way
- Ensure every visit feels intentional — not crowded
🐾 Your Experience Options
We offer a small number of carefully designed experiences:
- Wild Welcome Experience — guided small-group visit
- Safari Signature Experience — fully personalized, just your group
- Ultimate Animal Experience — slower, more intentional connection, and get up close with our animal ambassadors.
Each offers a different level of interaction, but all are designed to be meaningful and memorable.
📅 Plan Your Visit
Experiences are available by reservation.
Same-day bookings may be available depending on capacity. Call to Book
💛 Before You Book
If you’re looking for a quick stop or a casual walk-through, this may feel different than expected.
But if you’re looking to:
- Slow down
- Connect with animals in a meaningful way
- Experience something more personal and memorable
…you’re in the right place.
💛 We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Thank you for being part of what makes Scatter Joy Acres so special.
We’re honored to share this experience with you.
🦥Wild Welcome Experience
Start your visit with a fun, interactive introduction to Scatter Joy Acres!
This guided experience is perfect for first-time guests looking to meet our animals, learn their stories, and enjoy meaningful, up-close moments in a relaxed, small-group setting.
🌿 What Makes This Experience Special
At Scatter Joy Acres, we focus on connection through education.
During your visit, you’ll not only meet our animals, but also learn about their diets, behaviors, and unique roles in the world around them, all while enjoying hands-on interaction and a personal experience guided by our knowledgeable zookeepers!
✨ What’s Included
- 🐾 Guided experience with a knowledgeable zookeeper
- 🦙 Meet our animal ambassadors
- 🧠 Learn about their stories, diets, and behaviors
- 🐐 Hands-on interaction with our barnyard animals
- 📸 Opportunities for photos throughout your visit
⏱️ Experience Details
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Group Size: Up to 12 guests
- Ages: All ages welcome
💛 Perfect For
- First-time visitors
- Families with younger kids
- Guests looking for a fun, relaxed introduction
- Anyone wanting a light, interactive experience
🦘 Safari Signature Experience
Go beyond a standard visit and step into a more personal, educational, and hands-on experience at Scatter Joy Acres!
This small-group experience is designed for guests who want to truly connect not just see the animals but get to know them, Guided by one of our Knowledgeable zookeepers, you’ll explore the stories, behaviors, and ecological importance of the species in our care!
🌿 What Makes This Experience Special
Our small group sizes allow you to slow down, ask questions, and engage in meaningful interactions while learning about each animal’s role in the ecosystem, their natural behaviors, and the importance of conservation.
it’s an experience built around connection, understanding, and respect for wildlife!
✨ What’s Included
- 🐾 Guided experience with a knowledgeable zookeeper
- 🦙 Meet our animal ambassadors and barnyard animals
- 🧠 Learn about their stories, diets, behaviors, and ecological roles
- 🌎 Discover conservation efforts and why these species matter in the wild
- 🥕 Hands-on feeding experiences
- 📸 Photos captured for you throughout your visit
- 🦘 10-15 min Up-close animal experience (Can choose between kangaroo, artic fox, raccoon or porcupine)
⏱️ Experience Details
- Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Group Size: Small group (2-10 guests)
- Age: 5+
💛 Perfect For
- Families looking for a meaningful, interactive experience
- Couples wanting something unique and memorable
- Animal lovers who want education + hands-on connection
- Guests ready to go beyond a basic tour
🌅 Sunset Experience
A more peaceful, golden-hour way to experience Scatter Joy Acres
There’s something special about the Acres at sunset.
As the day begins to slow and the light softens, the atmosphere becomes quieter, calmer, and more reflective — creating the perfect setting for a more relaxed and meaningful visit.
This limited, guided experience allows you to enjoy the Acres in a different way, with fewer guests, a slower pace, and moments that feel truly memorable.
✨ What Makes It Special
- Smaller, intentionally limited group
- Calm, unhurried environment
- Beautiful golden-hour lighting
- A more relaxed, end-of-day experience
- Ideal for photos and quiet connection
🌿 Perfect For
- Couples
- Families looking for a more peaceful visit
- Guests who enjoy photography
- Anyone wanting a slower, more intentional experience
⏱️ Experience Details
- Duration: Approximately 60–75 minutes
- Guided small-group experience
- Offered in the evening (times vary seasonally)
Experiences begin at $75 per guest
Ages 3 and under are free
⚠️ Limited Availability
We offer only a small number of Sunset Experiences to preserve the calm, intentional nature of this visit.
Spots often book in advance.
📅 Plan Your Visit
If you’re looking for a more peaceful, memorable way to experience the Acres…
👉 Sunset is a beautiful time to visit.
🦦 Ultimate Animals Experience
Experience Scatter Joy Acres in the most exclusive and immersive way we offer.
This fully private experience is designed for guests who want the deepest level of connection, combining hands-on interaction, meaningful education, and unforgettable moments with our most beloved animals.
Led by a knowledgeable zookeeper, this experience goes beyond simply meeting the animals, it’s about understanding their stories, behaviors, and role in the ecosystem, while creating lasting, up-close connections.
🌿 What Makes This Experience Special
This is our most personal and interactive experience.
With no outside groups, you’ll have the time and space to slow down, ask questions, and fully engage. Our zookeeper will tailor the experience to your group, allowing for deeper interaction, more learning, and a stronger connection to the animals in our care.
✨ What’s Included
- 🐾 Fully private experience for your group
- 🧑🌾 Guided experience with a knowledgeable zookeeper
- 🦙 Meet our animal ambassadors and explore the full facility
- ⭐ One premium animal encounter
(may include species such as otters, capybara or sloth, based on availability)
- 🦘 Kangaroo walk-in experience
- 🥕 Hands-on feeding experiences (select animals)
- 🧠 Learn about each animal’s story, diet, behavior, and ecological role
- 🌎 Discover conservation efforts and why these species matter in the wild
- 📸 Photos captured throughout your experience
- 🥤 Complimentary beverages
⏱️ Experience Details
- Duration: Approximately 120 minutes
- Group Size: Small group (2–10 guests)
- Age: 5+
- Price: $200 per person
💛 Perfect For
- Families wanting a private, once-in-a-lifetime experience
- Couples celebrating something special
- Animal lovers seeking deeper connection and education
- Guests who want the most immersive experience we offer
💛 Behind the Gates: Member Access Only
A special benefit for our Scatter Joy Acres members
As a member, you’re invited to enjoy select Behind the Gates Access Hours — a more relaxed way to spend time at the Acres throughout the year.
This is your space to slow down, stop by, and stay connected to the animals and the mission in a flexible, self-guided way.
✨ What to Expect
Behind the Gates Access is designed to be simple and unhurried.
During your visit, you can:
- Walk the Acres at your own pace
- Spend time observing and enjoying the animals
- Experience a quieter, more casual environment
- Visit more frequently as part of your membership
🌿 A Different Kind of Visit
Member Access is intentionally different from our guided experiences.
It is:
- Self-guided
- More flexible and informal
- Focused on presence rather than structured interaction
⚠️ A Note About Experiences
Our Signature, Private, and Sanctuary Experiences are guided, interactive, and designed to create deeper connection through storytelling and hands-on moments.
Behind the Gates Access does not include:
- Guided tours or structured experiences
- Scheduled animal encounters
- Close-up interaction moments
Many of our members enjoy combining their visits with a guided experience from time to time for a more immersive connection.
💛 Why Members Love It
- A peaceful way to spend time at the Acres
- The ability to visit more often
- A deeper, ongoing connection to the animals
- A simple way to slow down and enjoy the space
⏱️ Access Details
- Available during designated Member Access Hours
- Self-guided experience
- Subject to seasonal schedules and availability
📅 Plan Your Visit
Member Access Hours are scheduled regularly but may vary based on season, weather, and animal care needs.
Please check the current schedule before visiting.
💛 Thank You for Supporting the Mission
Your membership helps us continue to care for our animals and create meaningful experiences for all who visit.
We’re so glad you’re part of the Scatter Joy Acres community.
🎉 Celebrate at Scatter Joy Acres
A meaningful, memorable way to gather
Looking for a truly special way to celebrate?
At Scatter Joy Acres, our private events are more than just parties — they are guided, interactive experiences designed to bring people together through connection, animals, and unforgettable moments.
✨ Choose Your Celebration Experience
We offer a limited number of private events to ensure each one feels personal, relaxed, and well cared for.
🌾 Basic Party Package – “Farm Fun Party”
$350 (up to 10 kids)
- 2-hour party
- Private party area
- Access to farm/play areas
- Tables + seating
+$15 per additional child
🐄 Deluxe Party Package – “Full Farm Experience”
$550 (up to 15 kids)
- 2.5-hour party
- Private party area
- Animal interactions / petting area
- 1 guided activity (craft, feeding animals, etc.)
- Tables + seating
+$20 per additional child
🚜 Premium Party Package – “Ultimate Farm Party”
$750 (up to 20 kids)
- 3-hour party
- Private party area
- Animal experience + tractor ride (or signature activity)
- Party host included
- Setup + cleanup included
+$25 per additional child
🔥 Make It Your Own
You’re welcome to bring:
- Food and drinks
- Decorations for your celebration
Available amenities:
- Grill access (complimentary)
- Firepit / bonfire (available as an add-on)
🎨 Optional Enhancements
🔥 Bonfire Setup — $50
A cozy way to extend your time together (available if not in a burn ban)
⚠️ A Note on Experience
Our events are intentionally designed to be guided and structured, creating a more meaningful and memorable experience than a traditional party setting.
📅 Plan Your Celebration
We offer a limited number of private events each week.
✨ Plan a Private Event at Scatter Joy Acres
Looking for a meaningful and memorable way to gather?
At Scatter Joy Acres, we offer custom, guided experiences designed to create connection — whether you’re celebrating, learning, or simply spending time together in a unique setting.
🌿 Perfect For
- School Field Trips
- Homeschool Groups
- Daycares
- Scout Troops
- Families & Reunions
- Corporate & Team Experiences
- Birthday Celebrations
- Or any special occasion
💛 What Makes It Special
Our events are intentionally designed to be:
- Personal and interactive
- Educational and engaging
- Calm, meaningful, and memorable
Each group experience is guided and thoughtfully tailored to fit your group’s needs and goals.
📅 Plan Your Visit
We offer limited availability for private events to ensure a high-quality experience for every group.
To learn more or begin planning your event: