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CAMEL & OSTRICH RACES; FEATURING THE WORLD'S ONLY ZEBRA RACES

Our medley of exotic athletes accompanied by their professional jockeys stride onto the raceway. The collection of flying feathers, regal racers, and streaking stripes bring a high-energy show to racetracks or arenas the whole family will enjoy.

RACETRACK OR ARENA SHOW!

Hedrick’s Camel & Ostrich Races; featuring the world's only Zebra Races burst through the gates with professional jockeys in full racing regalia thrilling crowds at racetracks, fairs, and arenas. Each event features three champions of their species in a fast-paced sprint for the finishline.The animal athletes which participate in Hedrick’s Camel and Ostrich Races; featuring the world's only Zebra Races are part of the family. They are hand-raised, specially selected, and trained by the animal professionals at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm.

• USDA licensed

• fully insured

• sponsor friendly

• crowd participation  

• individual races or

• full show

We provide each show with the highest quality animals and the most professional personnel. Contact us to find out the many ways Hedrick’s Camel and Ostrich Races; featuring the world's only Zebra Races can work for you and your event!

show-time...

ARENA

     •     salute to America

     •     bareback ostrich races

     •     ostrich chariot races

     •     camel races

     •     zebra races

     •     professional jockeys

     •     emu & chicken races

     •     45-60 minutes of exhilerating speed!

RACETRACK

     •     bareback ostrich race

     •     ostrich chariot race

     •     camel race

     •     zebra race

     •     professional jockeys

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what people say...

“Thousands of camel racing fans packed the stands. After all, there are limited opportunities to see this sport.“

....BILL GEIST, CBS NEWS.COM

“…our most popular day of the year!”

....CANTERBURY PARK

“Last year the camel and ostrich race day was the second largest attendance day. The crowd and especially the kids had a great time with this event,”

...MIKE NEWLIN,

RACING DIRECTOR,

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR PARK

“Part of [the event’s] success had to do with, yes, bringing in ostrich and camel races. Those large flightless birds, which put on a pretty entertaining show are all the rage. “

....”SAVING RACING, ONE

OSTRICH AT A TIME” BY

BILL FINLEY, ESPN.COM

Whether on a horse racetrack, harness track, state fair, or large arena; Hedrick’s Camel and Ostrich Races; featuring the world's only Zebra Races make for an exciting day at the races. Their high-speed antics amaze and delight spectators. Even kids get in on the action with Hedrick's Emu, Chicken, and Duck Races.