Westmeister Farms is a USDA-certified exotic animal encounter facility located at 4097 Plymouth Springmill Road in Shelby, Ohio, offering private, appointment-only tours for an intimate and personalized wildlife experience. The farm is the first USDA-approved facility in Ohio for swimming with otters, and guests can enjoy one-on-one interactions with capybaras, Asian small-clawed otters, Scottish highland cows, a zebra, a sloth, owls, and other animals. Visitors are welcome to pet, feed, and photograph the animals at their own pace, free from crowds. The farm also offers a unique otter yoga class where friendly otters roam freely among participants. With its rare animal roster, certified standards, and deeply personal approach to wildlife encounters, Westmeister Farms provides a truly distinctive experience for animal lovers across Ohio and beyond.
