Barn Hill Preserve

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730, USA

Phone: +12252863003

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–3PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–3PM

Reviews

Emily Henderson

Jun 4, 2022

We were here for a birthday party and it was such an awesome experience! All the kids had an absolute blast. We got to visit with so many precious animals. There was the Easter bunny and a dinosaur expo. So much fun, definitely recommend! They got to do a tractor ride also.

Jenny Davis

Feb 21, 2022

We booked a birthday party for my daughter. The process was easy, the price was reasonable, and the staff was amazing!! Valerie our tour guide was AMAZING and so knowledgeable! We had such a blast and definitely plan to go back again.

Melita Jarreau

Feb 13, 2022

Loved it! Valerie our tour guide was so funny, personable and friendly. She made the experience 10 times better than it already was. She was able to coax out 99% of any of the animals that wanted to hide where we couldn't see them. The place is beautiful and they have plenty of land and the animals are very well cared for. The sloth room was of course our fave. And you get to hold a baby kangaroo and many other animals while you're there as well. Will definitely be coming back for some of the other experiences like the otter swim and picnic with the giraffe

Rizzy Deeg

Dec 21, 2021

This place is wonderful! We lucked out with just us on the tour, but Sam, our guide, was awesome and very knowledgeable! They have a good variety of animals and you're able to get close to most of them. The best part were the sloths! We drove almost 7 hours to see them. You cant touch them understandably, but you get to feed them sweet potatoes and see them up close and personal! I highly recommend adding the sloth encounter to see baby Rocket! The tour is mostly outdoors so dress appropriate. If its windy it can get cold and wear proper footwear since you'll be walking outside on dirt roads and gravel. It can get a little muddy after it rains. All in all, great experience!!

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Questions & Answers

How much does it cost for senior citizens, children raging from 4 - 16 yrs of age? Can't wait to come check out your place!!! Want to bring our grandkids!!!

Kathy Ballard | May 6, 2020
Adelyne Owens | May 7, 2020

Animal Encounter Tours are $44 per adult and $38 for 12 and under. All tickets must be purchased online at barnhillpreserve.com. Purchasing you ticket for your chosen time will reserve your spot.

Can the encounter tours be comfortably managed by a person using a wheelchair?

Haley Hampton | Apr 6, 2022
Debra ortego | Apr 7, 2022

I need to use a scooter, would that be a problem getting around to interact with the animals?

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Is this place ethically treating their animals? Are they accredited by American Zoological Association or another reputable agency?

Glenda Spooning | May 6, 2021
cheri signorelli | May 7, 2021

I just went. Most are bought. In small enclosures. Not good.

How can I find work at Barn Hill Ethel, LA

Mary Scott Dieterich | May 7, 2019
Lindsay Mullen | May 8, 2019

You can apply on their website or Facebook page.

Are masks required for the dino event?

fran falke | Oct 8, 2021
Anastassia Boquet | Oct 9, 2021

No one was wearing masks for anything at all

Is Barn Hill a dog friendly environment?

Briley Smithers | May 6, 2020
Ashley Bryant | May 7, 2020

I would say no. Way too many loose animals and other dogs on the grounds.

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Are the otter swims open in December?

morgan green | Jan 6, 2022
lilia vanrouge | Jan 7, 2022

yes, i was able to partake in the otter swim december of 2020. it gets cold once you get out of the water but it is available.

Will they allow us to film without flash? I don’t need a flash and I don’t want to scare the little buddies.

Lance Woolie-Hogleg Band | May 6, 2020
suzi kloiber | May 7, 2020

Yes.

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Is this open to the public or is it only for groups and schools?

Dee Dee Chavez | May 6, 2020
Don Galvez | May 7, 2020

It's open to anyone.

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How far is this from New Orleans?

jennifer james | May 6, 2020
suzi kloiber | May 7, 2020

It's a good drive.

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Are you an accredited facility for animals?

SARAH LYNN | May 7, 2019
Carolle Olinde | May 8, 2019

When I saw it last year the animals were all healthy and well taken care of with lots of room to room. I could only see parts of it because of my disability (be prepared to walk )

Hi I'm Brandon esty. What kinds of animals do you have?

Brandon Esty | May 7, 2019
Blair Anderson | May 8, 2019

Lynx, otters, kangaroos, camels, turtles, parrots

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