Flying squirrels and sugar gliders are often confused or thought to be the same animal, but they are far from it! They are so unique in their own special ways! We are lucky enough at JEAR to raise both of these adorable species here at our ranch in Kingsbury Texas. Not only are there plenty of physical differences, but there are also some behavioral differences as well. Find out what makes these two species similar but so different. We will go over specific differences and similarities between a sugar glider and a flying squirrel, including their physical appearance, lifespan, and preferences ..read more

Our babies cannot wait to meet you in our ultra-exclusive cuddle session. This is an intimate and private experience unlike any other. Our Cuddle Cabin animal encounters are focused on connecting people and baby animals in a safe and fun way. Our babies enjoy meeting and socializing with new people too! Cuddle Cabin Includes 50 Minutes of hands-on time in the Cuddle Cabin Comfortable indoor experience (Weather-proof) Exclusive reservations, only you and your guests are present Pricing $100 per person What to expect What animals do we get to see and hold in the cuddle cabin? That varies ba ..read more

Kinkajous are affectionally known as honey bears because of their love of sweets! Lifespan: Up to 25 years Size in Adulthood: An average adult kinkajou weighs 4–7 lb. The average adult body length is 17-22 inches. Diet: As babies, they should eat banana pieces, apple slices, and monkey biscuits. In this mix, add 1 to 2 scoops of baby food (banana, apples) and some milk. Do this twice a day. After a few weeks, you can slowly introduce the adult diet. Get canned sweet potatoes and pour them over the monkey biscuits (juice and all). Mix it well and let it sit to let the biscuits get semi-soft the ..read more

Southern Flying Squirrels Size at Adulthood: 5 " long including the tail, and weigh between 4 – 6 oz. Diet: Flying squirrels are omnivores. Their diet consists of fruits, nuts, veggies, insects, and protein. We recommend Rodent Block or specialized squirrel food that comes complete with balanced vitamins and minerals that your squirrel needs in their diet. Seed mixes are okay but must be given in ratios; seeds do not offer complete nutrients and lack essential protein and vitamins that are needed in their diet. You must add powdered or liquid calcium to their diet which you can sprinkle very ..read more

Kinkajous are affectionally known as honey bears because of their love of sweets! Lifespan: Up to 25 years Size in Adulthood: An average adult kinkajou weighs 4–7 lb. The average adult body length is 17-22 inches. Diet: As babies, they should eat banana pieces, apple slices, and monkey biscuits. In this mix, add 1 to 2 scoops of baby food (banana, apples) and some milk. Do this twice a day. After a few weeks, you can slowly introduce the adult diet. Get canned sweet potatoes and pour them over the monkey biscuits (juice and all). Mix it well and let it sit to let the biscuits get semi-soft the ..read more

Snow in Texas happens about once a decade or longer. We were very lucky to have 99% of our animals survive, and it took weeks to recover from broken pipes and electrical outages. Enjoy some shots of snow week at the ranch. Hopefully, this never happens again https://video.wixstatic.com/video/ba8560_64b2c473fbf342c68ec9d77064eb2bb8/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 https://video.wixstatic.com/video/ba8560_30966cc56c664e1197cca83268a7e2bb/1080p/mp4/file.mp4https://video.wixstatic.com/video/ba8560_75cd6d1af29f4fd8b3fdcf4f4c0ffd33/1080p/mp4/file.mp4https://video.wixstatic.com/video/ba8560_4b48eb55eef94a669637716 ..read more

Lemur Basics Lifespan: 10+ years Diet: A captive diet consists of lemur’s leaf eater pellets and various fruits. You can soak the biscuits in juices (watermelon, apple). You can feed bananas, apples, oranges, sweet potatoes, fiber sticks, vegetables high in fiber, low in starches. All fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds. Lemurs cannot eat chocolate, fruit core, grapes, or artificial sweetener. Size at Adulthood: About 5 pounds and 15-18 inches long. Housing: Lemurs should have access to a wide array of stimulating toys and foods: cage furniture may be changed a few times a month, foods can b ..read more

Average Lifespan: 15-20 Years ​ Size at Adulthood: Healthy adult chinchillas are normally 1-3 pounds. Diet: Chinchillas have simple diets and are usually happiest being fed in the evening. Feed your chinchilla about 2 tablespoons of a plain timothy-based chinchilla pellet diet per day. Avoid alfalfa-based diets and diets that include dried fruits/treats. Many chinchillas will eat only the treats mixed in and not the pellets and will become unhealthy. They should also be given free access to timothy hay, usually a handful every day or two is enough. Approximately 1/2 cup to 1 cup of fresh veget ..read more

If you are feeling overwhelmed with time or care for your exotic animal, you are in the right place. Once you have made the decision to rehome your pet, it can be a long process, and finding someone else who can care properly for the animal is the priority. It's important that the pet doesn't get into another home that isn't prepared or knowledgeable. **Please do not let your pet go into the wild!! If you are in need of an exotic animal sanctuary or rescue contact us. Janda Exotics accepts exotic animals as surrenders, to schedule an appointment to bring your pet to the ranch visit us here ..read more

I get too many people each month calling and telling me the stories of the monkey they bought online and how they were just scammed out of hundreds of dollars because it never was delivered. They are crying because they sent the scammers money once, twice, or sometimes more in hopes they will get their little sweet baby only to be disastrously disappointed. Scammers are people who use the power of the internet and people's love for animals to steal money. They are thieves who live online and set trap advertisements with cute pictures of baby animals “for sale”. Most of the time they do not hav ..read more