The Polar Caves in Rumney, NH was one of the few tourist destinations on my list. While we usually prefer natural wild places, I’d read good reviews on this multi generational family run spot and figured we should check it out.
Happily we showed up on the last day of the year that they’re open and didn’t have to fight the crowds.
I knew I was going to like it when we saw a large oak tree in the parking lot with this sign underneath…
You have to appreciate that kind of thoughtfulness, if not their spelling.
I had my doubts after buying tickets in the ticky tacky gift shop and walking outside to find the usual giant Adirondak chair.
And when we saw the creepy anorexic polar bears?
I figured I’d made a mistake.
But the small petting zoo charmed me…
With it’s precious European fallow deer…
That we had to feed…
And pet.
I mean really…. could you resist that face?
They make the funniest noise when they vocalize, almost a squeak.
And after having his say, this guy almost fell asleep.
Look how small they are. I told the husband I could easily fit a couple in the barn, but he wasn’t amused.
There were also some gorgeous Chinese pheasants.
Although they were hard to photograph due to the cages and a moat around the outside that keeps pesky children’s fingers away.
The tails on the males were pretty impressive.
As were their colors.
But this little guy stole my heart.
Look at him…
He’s a Dr. Seuss bird come to life!
River's world..... 
So, for every rusty tool, you bring home an animal. Sooner or later there’ll be a TV special about you 😏
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I wish. We are currently petless…. but have way too many rusty tools.
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Glad those anemic polar bears didn’t pelt you with acorns! I mean accorns. 😀
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The poor things didn’t look strong enough.
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I don’t remember there being a petting zoo, but it doesn’t surprise me.
As for you being “petless” …ahh, but you aren’t really. You have a large open-air (no wall) zoo at home. Where the animals come and go as they wish. What could be better?
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A few on the couch for me to pet…
😉
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… I can’t even imagine the chutzpah it took to even put those bears out there … some people are just incapable of embarrassment …
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I was embarrassed on behalf of the entire polar bears species ….
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Wait, your hubs was not amused about fitting those cute as hell deer in your barn? But has a creepy baby photo instead, hello?
Those pheasants look like they have attitude, lol.
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I know! But Creepy Baby would slaughter them as they sleep so it’s probably for the best…
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So there are no caves at Polar Caves? That’s not cool. It’s like going to Jackson Falls and there’s no falls. You should demand your money or your a-corns on the cod back.
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Be pea-tient. Caves are on the whey….
😉
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So, if I play my curds right, I’ll be rewarded? It’s a deal!
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All good wings come to those who weight.
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In the bird world the most colorful ones are usually the male–unlike the human world!! LOL
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That’s because the females do all the work!
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That Chinese peasant is beautiful! So strange looking.
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They were. And apparently they can tolerate our cold temperatures…
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I’ll bet that anorexic polar bear can fit in the jeans he wore as a teenager…
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No doubt. Not something a polar bear should be proud of… but still.
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Tell him now you understand why he spent so much time and money on saving the little barn!! It’s for all your new petting zoo rescues!!
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Yeah… I don’t think that will work.
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I want a baby Bambi! They are so adorable! Mona
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They were sooo sweet. Little miniature deer who squeak!
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Yes, yes, the fowl are so pretty — but oh my goodness, I would also have to pet and feed the deer. Oh my goodness, yes! 😀
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They were soooo adorable!
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