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J K Ranch Travelling Farm Let the farm come to you How did J.K. Ranch Travelling Farm Petting Zoo all come about? Catharines hobby farm. They call it the J.K. But it’s still a ton of work.

For many it can take decades, or even a lifetime, to find a career path that follows their passion. Josh and Cole Le Grand managed to figure it all out before they even started learning fractions in school. In the past two years the brothers have managed to create an operation that combines their love of farm animals with a passion to entertain. Josh, 11, and Cole, 8, have developed a travelling a

nimal show, entertaining groups with horses, chickens, rabbits and other animals found on their small St. Ranch Travelling Petting Zoo and Wagon rides. It started 14 years ago, with Josh and Cole going to retirement homes to entertain the residents. The boys would show off some of their animals, with Josh providing information on each animal. Cole, meanwhile, acted as Josh’s assistant, making sure the right animals were ready to be shown at the right time. Cole also played the role of the “Mountain Boy,” providing some laughs. Donning a sheriff’s hat with horns sticking out the sides and tattered clothes, the Mountain Boy would tell the audience that his clothes were tattered because he got in a fight with a grizzly bear.

“Then he’d say he brought the bear with him. And I’d ask why he’d do that and put everyone in danger. He’d reach into his bag and pull out a Teddy bear,” said Karl, the boys’ father, explaining the skit. When they started performing, Josh took an intense liking to it. He did his own research, searching the Internet and reading books about the characteristics and lives of the animals he was showing.

“It was all self-taught,” said Karl. Karl said he knew they were doing the right thing when Josh told him one day that it was all worth it because they were putting smiles on the faces of seniors. While Karl supervises and helps out when he can, it’s mostly up to the two boys to do everything from setting up and tearing down, to presenting the animals to informing the listeners. In addition to retirement homes, the brothers also perform at small birthday parties and other events. They travel all around Niagara, and even into Mississauga and the GTA. Karl said they’re even working with someone in Vaughan who wants to book them

“We started out in seniors’ homes and with family and friends,” explains Josh. Josh, now 21, and Cole, 19 J.K. Ranch is still visiting retirement homes, birthday party and events

Happy Mother's Day to all those mothers out there, from the J.K. Ranch
11/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all those mothers out there, from the J.K. Ranch

We at the J.K. Ranch would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter, enjoy your day
20/04/2025

We at the J.K. Ranch would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter, enjoy your day

Giving back to the community, supporting an animal rescue Spring Fling
12/04/2025

Giving back to the community, supporting an animal rescue Spring Fling

What a fantastic afternoon, visiting senior with 2 great little horses Charlie and RJ. Cole still taking his horse Char...
12/04/2025

What a fantastic afternoon, visiting senior with 2 great little horses Charlie and RJ. Cole still taking his horse Charlie after 14 years when all started when Cole was 5 years old

Horses enjoying a peaceful morning
15/02/2025

Horses enjoying a peaceful morning

Live Nativity scene Queensway Methodist Church Niagara Falls
22/12/2024

Live Nativity scene Queensway Methodist Church Niagara Falls

Santa, Charlie and RJ made there visits and are heading back to the North Pole. Thanks for visiting
22/12/2024

Santa, Charlie and RJ made there visits and are heading back to the North Pole. Thanks for visiting

Christmas season has started
04/12/2024

Christmas season has started

Everyone having an afternoon snack
02/11/2024

Everyone having an afternoon snack

What a fantastic day Charlie and Rowdy giving rides on Father's Day. Best little horses around
16/06/2024

What a fantastic day Charlie and Rowdy giving rides on Father's Day. Best little horses around

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