Chehaw is home to four ferrets: Coffee, Cocoa, Pinto, and Lima!

Meet the ferret, a playful and curious mammal that has been living alongside humans for thousands of years. Ferrets are domesticated descendants of the European polecat, which gives them their sleek bodies, keen senses, and mischievous personalities.

Ferrets are natural hunters, using their agility and sharp senses to chase and explore. In the wild, their ancestors helped control rodent populations, and even today, ferrets demonstrate those instincts in playful ways. They are highly social animals that thrive on interaction, exploration, and mental stimulation.

At Chehaw, our ferrets are ambassadors for understanding domesticated animals, animal behavior, and the connections between wild and domestic species. Watching their curious antics and playful energy helps visitors learn how important enrichment, socialization, and proper care are for intelligent animals like ferrets. They remind us that even small mammals can have big personalities!