If you’re an animal lover, then this one attraction in Louisiana is going to quickly become your new favorite place. Barn Hill is an animal preserve that’s taking animal encounters to new levels with all sorts of exciting special events where you can interact with some of the cutest and cuddliest critters you’ve ever seen.

Barn Hill is an amazing place for the entire family to enjoy.

Barn Hill Preserve/Facebook It’s located in Ethel, a tiny town east of St. Francisville.

It’s a great educational opportunity to learn about animals while getting the chance to hold them, feed them, and pet them.

Barn Hill Preserve/Facebook From macaws to giraffes, Barn Hill takes care of hundreds of animals and loves to introduce the next generation to these beauties.

Barn Hill is always hosting unique special events where you can interact with these animals. Have you ever wanted to swim with penguins?

Barn Hill Preserve/Facebook Or otters?

You’ve probably heard of yoga with goats…

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…how about yoga with kangaroos?

Barn Hill Preserve/Facebook They’re sticklers for making sure your form is correct.

There’s one special event that Barn Hill hosts fairly often that’s worth finding a babysitter for.

Barn Hill Preserve/Facebook Sorry kiddos, this event is adults-only.

Sipping with sloths is one of their most popular events - and for good reason!

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This adults-only event lets you release your inner child and hang out with some of the preserve’s animals while tasting wines from all over the world.

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The sloths share the spotlight with other animals, too.

Barn Hill Preserve/Facebook So you could be cuddling a kangaroo while sipping on a nice chardonnay.

Visit the Barn Hill Preserve website to see a full calendar of upcoming events and purchase your tickets.

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Don’t forget to follow Barn Hill Preserve on Facebook, too so you can stay up to date on both the animals and events! The fun doesn’t have to stop there. Did you know Louisiana’s only swamp zip line is located right next door to Barn Hill? Magnolia Ridge Adventure Park is a thrill-seekers paradise!

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It’s located in Ethel, a tiny town east of St. Francisville.

From macaws to giraffes, Barn Hill takes care of hundreds of animals and loves to introduce the next generation to these beauties.

Or otters?

They’re sticklers for making sure your form is correct.

Sorry kiddos, this event is adults-only.

So you could be cuddling a kangaroo while sipping on a nice chardonnay.

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Address: Barn Hill Preserve, 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730, USA