Gramma Roses Zoo

06/04/2024

Tilly is such a cute little wallaby.

05/10/2024

We added a pair of new geese to our farm. They are just going through their end of breeding molt and lost quite a few feathers in the drive to get here, but it won't be long and their new feathers will have grown in. These are Sebastopol which normally have very curly feathers. They are considered a fancy goose.

04/01/2024

Our little boy, Harrison Hopper is enjoying his new home. I miss him, but I love seeing how much he is adored!!

03/25/2024

Reptiles galore.

03/12/2024

What a great idea. There is a program that is very successful through the library where children read to animals. It's amazing, really because a child more easily overcomes their shyness, reading to an animal than to a human. All kinds of great ideas to meet children where they are instead of forcing them to be who we want them to be, or expect them to be. I have wanted to read stories to children here, but I haven't figured out how to do it with all the energy that comes along with children and animals. I like the Play-Doh idea.

03/12/2024

Last semester my history teacher at UAFS told me to not worry about putting my daughter in daycare but to bring her to class with me all semester. Not only did she and another professor allow me to bring her but Professor Slagle also held her every lecture to allow me to take notes.

Credit: Sarah May

03/09/2024

Recently, we took in two meat Turkeys, Bentley, and whiskey. Noticed that they were sick today and took them into the vet. They have upper respiratory infections and had to go on some strong drugs. For those of you who are tempted to keep meat turkeys as pets or purchase them from the Feed store because they're so cute, just be aware there are some inherent problems with keeping them as pets. Their growth plates grow very quickly, which causes a lot of health issues such as upper respiratory and heart problems. Furthermore, they have a hard time walking and getting around because they grow so big and fat so quickly. Please please please refrain from buying them, unless you intend to butcher them. It is very cruel to these poor animals that have been genetically modified to grow big and fast for butchering not unlike Cornish games. My heart is breaking because I love these two girls so much and yet they can barely walk and have to go on medication which tastes awful and stressful to give to them as one is a shot. Bentley and whiskey are too very special girls that have the sweetest disposition. But I'm afraid they will not live a very long live and definitely not one that is quality.

03/05/2024

Little Harrison, in the arms of a granddaughter.

03/04/2024

Sometimes the dogs are allowed on the bed. I remove our bedspread and let them go for it. They are so happy!

03/02/2024

So true 🥰

03/01/2024

Little Harrison went to his new home today. Needless to say, I am sad, but also at peace knowing his new home is going to be amazing. It is also great knowing the new family is local and I can go and visit him and watch him grow up.

02/28/2024

I was the poor kid growing up. My mom used to send me to birthday parties with no present, just so I could eat. I definitely got to a point where I understood and was embarrassed as hell.
In fifth grade, my friend’s mom invited me to sleep over the night before the actual birthday party. When her daughter was in the shower, the mom laid out the toys that she had bought her daughter for her birthday. She let me pick one to wrap and put my name on.
I’m 37 now. I am still grateful to that mom. That one act made such an impact on me.
Always be kind. 🙏
If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If someone is being ignored, find a way to include them. If someone has been knocked down, lift them up. Always remind people of their worth. Be who you needed when you were going through hard times.
Just one small act of kindness could mean the world to someone.
Sherry Vonderhaar-Adair ❤
Also read this: https://deephearting.com/a-baby-girl-was-left-alone-without-a-name-at-the-hospital-will-make-you-believe-in-the-goodness-of-people-again/

02/27/2024

02/27/2024

Harrison munching away on his hay. He is going to live in a new home, and I am happy to say it is within driving distance to our farm. That means I get to see Harrison and watch him grow up even if he's not with me. I get terribly attached to my Joey and I am so so happy to know he is not gone forever.

02/26/2024

My logo is now 100% mine and protected. This is so much fun. I suppose it's not going to increase business in of itself. For my own satisfaction, I am tickled to have a one of a kind logo.

02/25/2024

Harrison and I ready for our day. 

02/24/2024

Little Harrison came out today to bottlefeed.

02/18/2024

Little Harrison has poked his head out as far as I know for the first time.

02/17/2024

Trademark is purchased and next we will work on an LLC. This is so much fun and I am feeling very good about the direction. Our little farm is going. It will always remain small with just my husband and me financing and running the majority of the business. But every day it is such a blessing to meet new families and find new friends. It would truly break my heart if we ever had to give this up.

We are excited to announce our new Chamber member Gramma Roses Zoo! If you've never been there you should put it on the list! So fun for kids!

02/16/2024

Some teachers are a true gift to their students

Last semester my history teacher at UAFS told me to not worry about putting my daughter in daycare but to bring her to class with me all semester. Not only did she and another professor allow me to bring her but Professor Slagle also held her every lecture to allow me to take notes.

Credit: Sarah May

02/16/2024

I worried about my Grandma being alone after Grandpa died and got her a rescue dog. She named him Buddy, which was my Grandfather’s nickname when he was a kid. They seem to be getting along pretty well…

Also read this story https://deephearting.com/gucci-brought-joy-into-the-house-unwanted-11-years-old-toothless-chihuahua-adopted-by-101-years-old-women/