Pretsch's Prairieland Critters & Petting Zoo

05/23/2026

🚨🚨New Addition🚨🚨

This little girl is going to break all of your hearts!!

Brand new 3 week old dromedary baby girl!

Help us come up with a name for her…👇👇

Only requirement is the name needs to start with (Ru)

📍We already have a Ruby, Rubis & Rudy📍

Once a name is set, we will share & the winner can have a photo with her! 💕

So share, like & follow!! 🤩

10/05/2025

This weekend was one for the books! We helped Verona Area Special Olympics put on one of their very popular fundraisers! Our big boys first time out since the long month & a half of being down sick! It’s safe to say he loved giving the athletes kisses & the athletes really enjoyed them! ❤️

08/27/2025

New update on Rubis!!😍

Hello, my name is Hannah. I'm the daughter of Duane & Lisa Pretsch, owners o… Hannah White needs your support for Help Rubis the Camel Get Urgent Medical Care

08/08/2025

Hey Everyone! It’s been a total of 6 dreadful weeks since our big boy Rubis has been up on all four of his feet walking! 42 days which equals out to be 126 times we have took the tractor 🚜 out & lifted him. No matter if it was raining, nice or hot as hell, we did it! Sometimes we wanted to knock each other out, but I don’t honestly think people realize what a commitment it truly is taking care of a 1500+ lb animal! Lifting him was just the start & end of the day. Needing to make sure he had fresh water, hay & grain throughout the entire day! When he was up, washing every sore he had, then putting specific treatment on it! When it got real rough we had to make sure he was boxed in so he didn’t get stuck on his side. Give his medicine by a specific protocol! Bend his legs for him because he couldn’t physically do it! 😢 But I’m here to tell you as of TODAY 8/7/25 we are no longer lifting Rubis! He is getting up on his OWN & starting to walk! By the grace of God & Faith & lots of help! Dr. Wilson, Dr. Ruel, Dr. Morrow & Elizabeth our boy is coming around!! Miracles do happen!! ❤️🙏🫶🏻 Enjoy a bunch of pictures good & bad over the course!!

06/27/2025

Good Morning Friends! We wish we had good news for you but we are in a position nobody wants to be in & we are needing your help! Any bit helps & we truly appreciate anything!! Please spread the word & share!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ❤️

Hello, my name is Hannah. I'm the daughter of Duane & Lisa Pretsch, owners o… Hannah White needs your support for Help Rubis the Camel Get Urgent Medical Care

05/22/2025

🤩⭐️Surprise🤩⭐️

Ruby & The rest of the Critters will be so EXCITED to see everyone July 4th!!! Make sure to stop by Fireman's Park in Lone Rock, we will be there from Noon - 5:00PM!!!

05/15/2025

Who’s ready for Petting Zoo season?!

Our animals sure are! They’ve been cooped up all winter and are SO excited to get out, mingle with new faces, and soak up all the love and attention they can get!

With the warmer weather rolling in, we’re officially heading into our busy season—and it’s also baby season for some of our furry (and feathery) friends! You won’t want to miss meeting the newest, cutest additions.

Stay tuned for event updates and booking info—because this season is going to be full of cuddles, smiles, and unforgettable memories!

10/06/2024

What an amazing event!! Thank you to everyone who purchased items and volunteered to make our first fall event so successful. Special thanks to Hannah, Luke and their family for organizing the event. Can't wait for next year!🎃🌼🐫🐊🦝

10/06/2024

Thanks to everyone that came out to Verona today! We hope you all enjoyed the critters & had a great time! Thanks for supporting Verona Area Special Olympics!

07/28/2024

💥💥Mark your calendars for a worthy cause! Contributions will be dedicated to making a positive impact!! 💥💥