Driving on Kansas Highway 14/96W 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 n
ative Kansas ranchers. Joe's many years on the rodeo trail with various specialty acts involving exotic animals eventually evolved into what we have today at 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 and festivals around the country. 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, birthday party, corporate retreat, etc. Every year hundreds of guests enjoy an interactive learning experience at Hedrick's. Our guides will take you on an educational, entertaining and interesting adventure. They will be taken into areas where they can actually touch, feed and interact with our animals. (yes, selfies are allowed!) The tour will educate them about the large variety of exotic and domestic animals we have on our farm. Guests will be able to feed giraffes and go into the kangaroo enclosure for a personal visit. The foundation of the operation remains the animal farm, where the majority of animals are "homegrown" 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.
