Big Red's Barn Indoor Animal Experience and Education is North Idaho's only indoor petting zoo, offering year-round hands-on animal encounters in a climate-controlled facility in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The USDA-licensed and veterinary-inspected attraction features an impressive variety of exotic, miniature, bird, farm, and reptile residents, including Slo-mo the sloth, Pistachio the wallaby, and a 13-foot reticulated python. Knowledgeable staff share educational information about each animal during visits, and guests can book private species encounters in addition to general admission. Big Red's Barn is especially popular for birthday parties, earning recognition as the area's top kids' party venue, and also welcomes school field trips. Open Thursday through Sunday, the barn combines memorable animal interaction with a strong commitment to animal welfare and guest education.
