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What is the consensus on places that offer experiences like petting an otter or kangaroo?

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Somebody told me about Barn Hill Preserve of Delaware where you can pay to "swim with otters" and pet a kangaroo. So is this type of experience something I should consider or is this just a shady practice and we should stay away from it? My wife is obsessed with otters.

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The Medicine Bird

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Kevin Ramey of Animal Ark Pet Hospital in Erie, PA (who donates his time), treated her with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, then five days later, surgically removed one hopelessly damaged talon.