Hedrick's offers a relaxing, quiet country atmosphere, with the fun of safari-type rooms.
Driving on Kansas Highway 96 just west of Hutchinson, you come upon a most unusual sight: zebras frolicking with camels, ostriches dancing in the brome, giraffes, kangaroos and too many other exotic critters to list.
This most unique animal farm, its entertainment affiliate - Hedrick's Promotions, Inc. and Hedrick's Bed & Breakfast Inn - are owned and operated by Joe and Sondra Hedrick, both native Kansas ranchers. Joe's many years on the rodeo trail with various specialty acts involving exotic animals eventually evolved into exotic breeding as Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm, Inc.
The farm was soon followed by Hedrick's Promotions, Inc., which provides family entertainment with Camel Races, Ostrich Races, Pig Races, and Educational Exotic Animal Exhibits at state fairs.
Later, Hedrick's Bed & Breakfast Inn was opened to provide a unique retreat. Families, groups and singles can meet and interact with the animals when they stay at the Bed & Breakfast located on the farm in Nickerson, Kansas. Or they can come to the farm for a tour, hay ride, birthday party, corporate retreat, etc.
Every year thousands of students from Kansas schools enjoy an interactive learning experience at Hedrick's. Information is tailored to each age group, and questions are encouraged. Our guides take students on an educational, entertaining and interesting adventure. They will be taken into areas where they can actually touch, feed and interact with our animals. The tour will educate them about the large variety of exotic and domestic animals we have on our farm. Students and teachers will be able to feed giraffes and go into the kangaroo enclosure for a personal visit. The tours last approximately one hour and are available by reservation. There is a picnic area available for groups with sack lunches. We have a large parking area and public restrooms.
The foundation of the operation remains the animal farm, where the majority of animals are "home grown" through the farm's breeding program. A full-time, trained staff insures that each animal receives individual care regarding nutrition requirements, housing needs, and human companionship.
Hedrick's is licensed by the U.S.D.A. and has a veterinary service that provides 24-hour assistance to both farm and tour units.
Office is closed on weekends. Emails and phone calls are returned.
