Niagara Downunder

Niagara Downunder We are a USDA licensed zoo! We are by appointment only! Our farm is our animals’ sancuary! Our calendar fills up quickly!

Watch our social media pages for information about encounters or check our website: https://www.niagaradownunderinc.com

IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY 🎉☀️ Find a sunny spot.🌿 Eat a snack.🦘 Stretch your legs.💤 Take a nap if possible.❤️ Spend time with ...
06/19/2026

IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY 🎉

☀️ Find a sunny spot.
🌿 Eat a snack.
🦘 Stretch your legs.
💤 Take a nap if possible.
❤️ Spend time with creatures that make you happy.

🦘💬 THE REALITY OF RESCUE AND FARM LIFE 💬🦘You see the cuddles.You see the photos.You see the otters holding hands and thi...
06/18/2026

🦘💬 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

🌿 From the Desk of Cappy & Chino 🌿It has come to our attention that many of you arrive at Niagara Downunder expecting us...
06/17/2026

🌿 From the Desk of Cappy & Chino 🌿

It has come to our attention that many of you arrive at Niagara Downunder expecting us to be doing something exciting.

Running.
Jumping.
Performing tricks.

We regret to inform you that we are capybaras.

Our daily schedule is as follows:

☀️ Wake up
🥬 Eat snacks
😌 Sit peacefully
🥬 Eat more snacks
💤 Take a nap
🥬 Consider additional snacks
😌 Continue being unbothered by absolutely everything

Honestly, it’s exhausting.

People often ask what our secret is to staying so calm. The answer is simple:

✨ Mind your business.
✨ Take more naps.
✨ Spend time with friends.
✨ Never rush if a leisurely stroll will do.

Life is short. The lettuce is fresh. The sun is warm. There is no reason to panic.

— Cappy & Chino, Chief Relaxation Officers of Niagara Downunder

🥬💚🦫

🚨 EXCUSE ME. 🚨Apparently everyone is losing their minds over the baby goats.The baby goats this.The baby goats that.“Loo...
06/16/2026

🚨 EXCUSE ME. 🚨

Apparently everyone is losing their minds over the baby goats.

The baby goats this.
The baby goats that.
“Look how cute they are!”
“Look how tiny they are!”
“Look at them hopping around!”

RUDE.

As Head Kangaroo, Chief Security Officer, and Most Handsome Marsupial at Niagara Downunder, I would like to remind everyone that we now have a BABY KANGAROO.

That’s right.

A tiny little joey who is currently being called Prince. 👑

And while the goats are out there causing chaos, eating things they shouldn’t, and pretending they invented being adorable… Prince is quietly perfecting the fine art of kangaroo greatness.

He’s got the tiny ears.
He’s got the tiny feet.
He’s got the tiny hops.

Soon he’ll have the tiny attitude, too.

Honestly, I think he’s already practicing.

So while everyone is busy watching the baby goats bounce around like caffeinated marshmallows, don’t forget to stop by and admire the future King of Downunder.

The goats may be having their moment…

But royalty has arrived. 👑🦘

— Roody
(Still the favorite. Don’t argue with me.)

✨ It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day… and There Are Baby Goats Everywhere! ✨The sun is shining, the grass is growing, and i...
06/15/2026

✨ It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day… and There Are Baby Goats Everywhere! ✨

The sun is shining, the grass is growing, and it seems like every time we turn around there’s another tiny hoof bouncing through the pasture.

Spring has officially arrived at Niagara Downunder, and our newest little farm residents are keeping us busy with zoomies, mischief, and an endless supply of cuteness. 💚🐐

From playful leaps to nap piles in the sunshine, these babies are making every day feel a little brighter.

🌧️🐾 Rainy Day? Sounds Like Animal Care Day! 🐾🌧️Not every perfect day involves sunshine.Sometimes the best days are the q...
06/14/2026

🌧️🐾 Rainy Day? Sounds Like Animal Care Day! 🐾🌧️

Not every perfect day involves sunshine.

Sometimes the best days are the quiet ones—the kind where you roll up your sleeves, clean a stall, refresh water buckets, organize supplies, or spend a little extra time making special snacks for the animals you love.

Today feels like one of those days.

At Niagara Downunder, rainy days are perfect for:
🦘 Extra kangaroo belly rubs
🥕 Making healthy treats and enrichment snacks
🧹 Cleaning and freshening animal spaces
🦦 Sharing a quiet moment with a curious otter
🐢 Giving a tortoise shell a gentle scrub
❤️ Slowing down and appreciating the animals who trust us

The truth is, animal care isn’t just the exciting moments. It’s the daily acts of love that happen behind the scenes—the cleaning, the preparing, the caring, and the countless little things that help animals thrive.

So if the weather is keeping you indoors today, take a page from the animal keeper handbook: put on some music, tackle a project you’ve been putting off, make something special for your pets, and don’t forget to stop for a few belly rubs along the way.

Because sometimes the coziest days make the best memories. 🐾💕

— The Niagara Downunder Crew 🦘🦦🐢🌧️

🎡🦘✨ FAIR SEASON IS HERE, MATES! ✨🦘🎡Get ready, New York—Niagara Downunder is hittin’ the road! It’s officially fair seaso...
06/14/2026

🎡🦘✨ 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.
💫 Armadillo 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...
06/12/2026

🦘💥 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 antics 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 hang with us—whether you’re playing peek-a-boo with a tortoise, feeding a wallaby, or just laughing at the goat 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

06/11/2026

Last night, the Animal Ambassadors got to visit some very special kids as they picked out new books to take home!

We love encouraging literacy and love for wildlife!

The joy of snuggling a baby Joey.Top tier. 57863/10 recommend ❤️
06/10/2026

The joy of snuggling a baby Joey.

Top tier.

57863/10 recommend ❤️

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Sanborn, NY
14132

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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