Fall City Wallaby Ranch — Attraction in Snoqualmie

Before I get into the actual review: FCWR recently went viral on Tiktok. Sounds great, right? Well, we (as people who came from TT!!) were disgusted to hear that people from there have been inundating Rex with incessant calls 24 hours a day, making bookings, and then don’t even show up. It goes without saying that this is unacceptable behavior from grown adults.

Do NOT come here if you think this is merely a cutesy petting zoo for your very small children. There is an educational program before you are allowed to meet the animals. It will bore the bejeesus out of tiny kids. Kids who can pay attention to a 30 minute program will be fine. Your children also MUST be able to understand basic safety instructions and actually follow them, as you are not separated from the animals in any way.

Don’t try to tear this business down with 1-star reviews because you can’t handle hearing the word “no”. People like you see animals as little more than accessories and fun little trinkets. It’s probably for the best that you weren’t accommodated. It is just maddening that these bad apples are on track to completely ruin this beautiful experience for everyone.

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You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see a sign posted to a tree that confirms you’re at the right place. Go down the driveway and you’ll find another sign to the left that says “kangaroo parking” or something to that effect. Everywhere you need to turn will have a sign, so if you don’t see one, don’t turn.

We started with an awesome video presentation educating us on roos and wallabies. Then, Rex gave us all snacks to feed the wallabies first. These little guys were sooo spunky and adorable! They were friendly, easy to pet, and suuuuper cute. Rex told us all about each one- it’s clear he has a deep passion for every single animal in his care.

Then we moved on to the roos. They are so relaxed and cuddly! I especially loved meeting Juneau /Juno (spelling?). We got to feed them snacks, as well as have them give us a “kiss”, where we put a piece of bread in our mouths, and a roo would gently climb up and retrieve it.

Rex encouraged everyone to pet, feed, and snuggle all of the animals. He also continued to answer any questions thrown his way, and even offered to take pics of each group with the roos. When we were all done, he took us back to the barn where ice water and hand sanitizer waited for us. What we paid was beyond reasonable.

FCWR is not some podunk roadside zoo. It is a beautiful, educational, and breathtaking experience. Just exercise basic manners and you will love it too!

Thank you, Rex, for giving us the privilege to spend our 6th anniversary with you and your beautiful animals! 🖤 I'll add photos later. My last review glitched so I'm...

This review is with my interaction with him on the phone. Nothing to do with the ranch. I have heard great things about this place. I just don’t know at this point.

My toddler recently discovered the existence of Kangaroos through some book🦘. So I told her I will show her something similar and smaller - A Wallaby.

We decided to take her here to show her some Wallaby’s at this ranch as it is super close to where I live.

We called to book a tour today. He asked how many people? My husband (he was on speaker) told him, 2 adults and 1 toddler. He asked how old is the toddler (I could sense irritation in his voice already). We told him she is around 2.5 years old. He said, EXTREMELY RUDELY, “Get her a happy meal. Not a tour to a Wallaby farm.” His tone was angry and we did nothing to get that response from him other than being toddler parents. I was a little surprised and angry by his response. I asked my husband to put down the phone.

I looked at the reviews again, but this time at the low ratings. This is not the first time he has been rude to others so I am not the only person. Also looks like there is a 22 minute educational video in the starting of the tour which might bore a toddler. Giving him the benefit of doubt, I honestly think this was what he meant (which he never communicated. Just FYI).

So this review is to help this man better communicate, hope he takes it well:

If you think the Wallaby farm is not appropriate for toddlers, have an age restriction on the website. Don’t tell how parents how they should entertain their child when they never asked you. This includes asking them to “buy her a happy meal”. It pisses them off Improve on your people skills. Most people don’t like paying money to have a rude interaction

I have asked around and otherwise heard great things about the farm. I have heard that he still is curt and rude in his interactions and something you should deal with. If you have a thicker skin and don’t mind rude interactions, then I think you can pay a visit.

Also PS: My toddler hates happy meal. She would have been extremely unhappy with it.

Edit: His response to this review says everything about him, I guess lol. We never asked if it was a tour for toddlers btw. We just said tickets for three and one was toddler. He was just pissed that one of them was a toddler and proceeded to assume that she...

Edit: Deflect, deflect, deflect. An echo through all of the critiques that aren't glowing. I'm pleased your life is so linear. Not all are so blessed or lucky. By the way i went back to the website and still don't see pricing whatsoever. Nick 6/18/25

I was with my 12 and 14yo. As a single parent struggling to make ends meet it's very difficult to find fun, healthy things to do that aren't beyond our financial means. We were headed to the al paca farm and discovered it was not open along our way there. So i diverted to the Wallabys which i spotted in a Google search. When i called, the person on the phone indicated in a manner and tone of voice that made me feel i somehow called at an inopportune time, that we could come by, they were open. We were only 5 minutes away. When we arrived and walked up to the barn area the employee (the owner we discovered later) greeted us and immediately shuttled us into a room where a video was playing. Again we felt as though we had done something wrong by showing up when we did. We viewed the wallabys afterwards and were mostly pleased with that which is why a have 2 stars. The owner was ok during that period. Nothing to write home about and i was walking on egg shells while there. Afterwards i donated all the funds i had which was $15. He was clearly dissatisfied and made no effort to hide his exaserbation about the measly donation. With others present i felt mortified and embarrassed. I said thanks for the experience, smiled, and we left.

The hardest part of being a single dad struggling financially is seeing your kids aging past opportunities to experience things other peers get to enjoy so freely. Sports, extra curricular courses, tours, events, and so many other happenings build confidence, self esteem, and cultivate curiosity in kids. The last thing i needed was an owner treating me and my kids as though we were a burden to him. Seems the owner could use a lesson in kindness, humility, and gratitude.

I wouldn't go back. Not interested in being a burden to...