Niagara Downunder

Niagara Downunder We are a USDA licensed zoo! We are by appointment only! Our farm is our animals’ sancuary! Our calendar is filling up fast for 2025!

🦘🎓 ROODY REPORT: CLASS IS (ALMOST) IN SESSION! 🎓🦘Oi, mates! Roody here, your favorite chaos coordinator—and I’ve got som...
06/19/2025

🦘🎓 ROODY REPORT: CLASS IS (ALMOST) IN SESSION! 🎓🦘
Oi, mates! Roody here, your favorite chaos coordinator—and I’ve got some BIG news.

🐾 Our LAST Animal Academy classes before the August 4-day camp are happening THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 22!
And guess what? There’s still room in BOTH sessions!

🐣 Session 1: 8:00–10:00 AM
🦉 Session 2: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Capybaras are brushing their fur. Otters are doing their flips. Gary is… well, yelling enthusiastically. We’re ready—and we want YOU there!

This is your kiddo’s last chance to:
✨ Snuggle an otter
✨ Feed a capybara
✨ Hop with a kangaroo
✨ Learn cool animal facts
✨ Explore habitats
✨ And hang out with real animal ambassadors before summer camp kicks off in August!

📲 Sign up now at the Linktree:
👉 https://linktr.ee/niagaradownunder

Also, if you want to sign-up for summersr camp, use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KwzbMBP6YtOya-dqaGlKSS4S2OqyNe9VFUoJXyshWQE/viewform

Let’s make this last class a WILD one!🐾🪶🐍

🦘💬 THE REALITY OF RESCUE AND FARM LIFE 💬🦘You see the cuddles.You see the photos.You see the otters holding hands and thi...
06/18/2025

🦘💬 THE REALITY OF RESCUE AND FARM LIFE 💬🦘

You see the cuddles.
You see the photos.
You see the otters holding hands and think, “Wow, what a dream job!”
And you’re right…
It IS a dream.
But dreams don’t come with days off.

No snow days.
No heat index excuses.
No PTO.
No “I’m sick, I can’t.”
No “let’s just stay in today.”
No sleeping in or going to bed early.

🌧️ Pouring rain? We’re out feeding.
❄️ Blizzard? We’re breaking ice in water bowls.
🥵 Heat advisory? We’re hauling frozen treats and misting down enclosures.
🤧 Feeling under the weather? Too bad—the animals still need meds, meals, and love.
🩺Plans? Wrong! Someone needs vet attention…
😳 Feeling accomplished and in a groove and BAM you get a call that an animal needs help and needs sanctuary…so you load up the trailer and now you have another mouth to feed in your routine.

This life is 24/7.
No matter the weather.
No matter the mood.
No matter what’s going on in our world… because their world depends on us.

We chose this.
We wanted this.
❤️And we wouldn’t change it for anything❤️

Walking out to the barn only to discover a new batch of baby bunnies, a litter of puppies, a new lamb or kid in the pasture is a joy that can’t be matched.

The early morning nuzzles from the horses, the kangaroos grazing your leg with the softest fur, the chitters of the capybaras while you clean the stalls…priceless…

If you’ve ever wondered why we haven’t answered a message yet, or why we look a little extra tired in our videos… now you know.

💛This is the heartwork behind the highlights. 💛

🐾 The encounters, fairs, and classes help support the mission.
🐾 We are passionate about animal education and conservation.
🐾 We love our fans…
🐾 We love the smiles your visits bring
🐾 We are tired though…so bring coffee!

📲 Join the journey → www.niagaradownunderinc.com

🦘🔥 ROODY REPORT: RED HOT KANGAROO FACTS & LEGENDARY LORE 🔥🦘Oi, mates. It’s ya boi Roody—red kangaroo, myth in motion, an...
06/18/2025

🦘🔥 ROODY REPORT: RED HOT KANGAROO FACTS & LEGENDARY LORE 🔥🦘
Oi, mates. It’s ya boi Roody—red kangaroo, myth in motion, and Niagara Downunder’s head honcho of hops. Today, we’re diving into some serious kangaroo knowledge AND the spicy lore that made me a Downunder demigod. Let’s bounce.

📏 BUILT DIFFERENT:
Red kangaroos are the largest marsupials on Earth. I can leap over 25 feet in a single bound. Basically, I’m nature’s pogo stick—on beast mode.

💥 HOP TILL YOU DROP:
We can’t move backward. No really—it’s biologically impossible. Which is why in Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, we symbolize progress, momentum, and never looking back. You stuck in the past? Not me, darling—I’m already three hops ahead.

👑 SUNSET ROYALTY:
Our reddish fur isn’t just for show—it reflects the blazing Aussie sun and keeps us cool. But legend has it, we got our color from the sun itself, kissed by the sky gods to represent fire, courage, and that spicy spirit. Obviously… it shows.

🦘 WARRIOR STATUS:
In lore, kangaroos are sacred warriors. We fight with honor, grace, and a lotta leg strength. Some believe kangaroos are protectors of sacred paths, always watching over travelers who are brave enough to forge their own way. Sound familiar? Cough it’s me.

👶 POUCH VIBES:
We raise our joeys in pouches, which is kind of like having a front-facing backpack that makes snacks AND teaches life skills. Multitasking queens.

📜 CULTURAL ICON:
From Dreamtime to bedtime stories, red kangaroos are spiritual, symbolic, and absolutely sensational. Duh!

🐾 Wanna see this living legend in the fluff?
Come hang with me and my squad—otters, capybaras, cockatoos, and chaos. We’ve got encounters, classes, events, and snuggles with a splash of sass.

# #🦘🐾 ROODY REPORT: MAINE C**N MANIA 🐾🦘Oi, legends! Roody here—your favorite red kangaroo, part-time heartthrob, full-t...
06/17/2025

# #🦘🐾 ROODY REPORT: MAINE C**N MANIA 🐾🦘
Oi, legends! Roody here—your favorite red kangaroo, part-time heartthrob, full-time fluff fanatic.

Today we’re diving whiskers-first into one of the most majestic creatures to ever grace a windowsill: the Maine C**n—the gentle giant of the cat world, and possibly the only animal with more floof than me. (I said possibly, don’t get cheeky.)

Let’s talk facts—and a little fabulous folklore too:

🐱 Fluff Royalty – Maine C***s can tip the scales at 18–25 pounds of pure muscle and majestic fluff. With tufted ears, snowshoe paws, and tails like feather boas, they look like they walked straight out of a Norse saga or a French palace. Spoiler: they kinda did.

📜 Myth #1: The Viking Theory
Legend has it that Maine C***s are descendants of long-haired cats brought over by the Vikings. That’s right—Vikings. As in burly bearded warriors in fur capes sailing across the Atlantic with cats in tow.
It tracks:
• Vikings did have ships,
• Cats did control the rat population on said ships,
• Maine C***s do resemble the Norwegian Forest Cat, a Viking-era breed.
So basically? These cats might be ancient feline conquerors. Your cat knocking things off the table isn’t rude—it’s historically accurate.

👑 Myth #2: Marie Antoinette’s Escape Plan
Now this one? Straight out of a royal drama.
Story goes: when Queen Marie Antoinette was planning to flee France during the revolution, she loaded a ship bound for Wiscasset, Maine with her most prized possessions—including her six long-haired Angora cats.
While she never made it out of France (you know how that story ends… yikes), the cats supposedly arrived safely in Maine and cozied up with the locals. Over generations, their descendants became the Maine C**n.
So yes, your Maine C**n might be literal royal blood. Please curtsy appropriately before serving them dinner.

💬 Chirp Life – Unlike your average house cat’s basic “meow,” Maine C***s chirp, trill, and warble like feathered gremlins. It’s adorable chaos and I respect it.

🐾 Sweet but Supreme – Despite their size and regal origin stories, they’re known for being loving, gentle, and surprisingly chill—basically the teddy bears of the cat kingdom. And if you’re wondering if a Maine C**n could get along with a kangaroo… we should probably find out.

Got a Maine C**n?

Drop their royal portrait in the comments and let me rate that regal fluff. 👑🐈‍⬛

And if you’re into animals, adventure, and questionable historical retellings—smash that follow button and check out our Linktree:
🔗 https://linktr.ee/niagaradownunder

Stay fluffy, stay fabulous.
—Roody 🦘🐾

🦘🎉 ROODY REPORT: COUNTDOWN MODE 🎉🦘Oi, mates! Roody here—your favorite kangaroo and part-time academic advisor at Niagara...
06/16/2025

🦘🎉 ROODY REPORT: COUNTDOWN MODE 🎉🦘
Oi, mates! Roody here—your favorite kangaroo and part-time academic advisor at Niagara Downunder.

Guess what? Only 6 MORE DAYS until our last scheduled Animal Academy of the season! 😱
But don’t panic—this isn’t goodbye. It’s just see ya later, alligator. 🐊

☀️ We’ve got wild summer fun still coming your way:
🌈 Surprise pop-ups
🦙 Unscheduled cuteness
🎡 Fair season
🦦 And our BIG 4-DAY SUMMER CAMP in August!

Trust me—you don’t want to miss this.
🐾 Learn. Laugh. Lick (well, maybe don’t lick the capybaras).

🎟️ SIGN UP NOW through the Linktree:
👉 https://linktr.ee/niagaradownunder

Drop a 🐾 in the comments if you’re coming, or tag a mate who needs some animal magic this summer!

🦘🛠️ Happy Father’s Day from Niagara Downunder! 🛠️🦘To all the dads out there—the snack-fetchers, adventure-chasers, boo-b...
06/15/2025

🦘🛠️ Happy Father’s Day from Niagara Downunder! 🛠️🦘

To all the dads out there—the snack-fetchers, adventure-chasers, boo-boo fixers, animal wranglers, and master-of-the-grill legends…

Whether you’re a biological dad, bonus dad, foster dad, animal dad, or just the guy who always ends up holding the leash (or the p**p bag)—today’s for YOU. 🐾💪

We see you.
We celebrate you.
And we hope your Father’s Day is filled with cold drinks, belly laughs, and absolutely zero responsibility (except maybe giving Roody a head scratch and sharing a bite of your burger 🦘🍔).

💚 From our wild, muddy, snuggly, slightly chaotic farm family to yours—Happy Father’s Day!

📸 Got a great dad moment at Niagara Downunder? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to see the memories you’re making with your herd.

🦘💼 ROODY REPORT 💼🦘Oi, legends—Roody here, hopping in with some VERY important news about the human behind the classes: M...
06/14/2025

🦘💼 ROODY REPORT 💼🦘
Oi, legends—Roody here, hopping in with some VERY important news about the human behind the classes: Mrs. Smith 👩🏻‍🏫✨

She’s not just any grown-up with a clipboard and snacks—she’s a New York State Certified Teacher, a Special Educator, and she’s been wrangling wild kiddos (and kangaroos) for over 15 years. That’s right—this woman can teach, tie a shoe, and talk to tortoises all before lunch. 🐢📚

And lucky for YOU, she’s leading our next round of Animal Academy classes on Saturday, June 22nd right here at Niagara Downunder!

📚🐾 Two sessions:
🕗 8:00–10:00 AM — Grades K–2
🕚 11:00–1:00 PM — Grades 3–8

Expect animals, hands-on learning, giggles, and maybe a snuggle or two (from me, if you’re lucky). 😉

You’ll also get to hear Gary try to act like HE is the teacher! 🦜📚

🎟️ Spots are limited, so hop on over and register now:
👉🏻https://linktr.ee/niagaradownunder

🎡🦘✨ FAIR SEASON IS HERE, MATES! ✨🦘🎡Get ready, New York—Niagara Downunder is hittin’ the road! It’s officially fair seaso...
06/13/2025

🎡🦘✨ FAIR SEASON IS HERE, MATES! ✨🦘🎡

Get ready, New York—Niagara Downunder is hittin’ the road! It’s officially fair season, and that means we’re packing up the fluff, the feathers, the scales, and the SNUGGLES… and coming to a town near YOU!

💫 Kangaroo cuddles? CHECK.
💫 Otter antics? DOUBLE CHECK.
💫 Capybara chaos? ABSOLUTELY.
💫 Cockatoo sass? Oh, you know it.

We’ll be traveling all over this summer bringing JOY, LAUGHTER, and unforgettable ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS to your local fairs and festivals. Whether you’re five or ninety-five, there’s magic waiting under our tent.

🎟️ Keep an eye on our schedule, bring your camera, and come meet the crew—Roody’s demanding a snack tax for every selfie. 😏

📍Where do YOU want to see us pop up this summer?

🦘💥 ROODY REPORT: Heartfelt Edition 💥🦘Oi, legends. Roody here.Yeah, yeah—I’m usually all sass and snacks, but today I’m g...
06/12/2025

🦘💥 ROODY REPORT: Heartfelt Edition 💥🦘

Oi, legends. Roody here.
Yeah, yeah—I’m usually all sass and snacks, but today I’m getting real with you.

You see, Niagara Downunder isn’t just a place for otter swims and capybara cuddles (though, obviously, we rock at that). It’s also where the big-hearted humans step in to make a real difference.

💚 We rescue animals who’ve had a rough go.
🌿 We protect the wild places we all call home.
🎗️ We work with amazing community groups to support kids fighting tough battles—and help bring a little light, love, and laughter.

And every time you come hang with us—whether you’re brushing a tortoise, feeding a wallaby, or just laughing at Gary the cockatoo’s drama—you’re part of it.

So yeah, I’m a red kangaroo with jokes for days…
But I’m also proud to be part of something that matters.

🐾 Come for the chaos. Stay for the cause.
—Roody

www.niagaradownunderinc.com

🦘🌟 4 DAYS OF DOWNUNDER WILDNESS! 🌟🦘Calling all junior animal lovers!🐾 Our 4-Day Animal Academy is back and WILDER than e...
06/12/2025

🦘🌟 4 DAYS OF DOWNUNDER WILDNESS! 🌟🦘
Calling all junior animal lovers!

🐾 Our 4-Day Animal Academy is back and WILDER than ever!
📅 August 11–14
🕐 Monday–Thursday | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
🎒 For kids going into Grades 2–6

Get ready to:
🦦 Play with otters (yes, really)
🦔 Meet hedgehogs, armadillos & tortoises
🧠 Dive deep into animal science & habitats
🎨 Get creative with themed crafts
💥 Experience hands-on learning like NEVER before

Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a zookeeper or just love animals with your whole heart—this is for YOU.

🎟️ Spots are limited and they WILL fill fast!
📲 Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KwzbMBP6YtOya-dqaGlKSS4S2OqyNe9VFUoJXyshWQE/viewform

🐨🐢🐾 Let’s make this the summer your kid talks about all year.

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