Discover an experience unlike any other with our Otter Swim experience. A private, one-hour session in a heated swim spa, where you can play, cuddle, and feed otters — just you and your guide.
Dive into delight with our aquatic animal interactions.
Enjoy our joyful, unique and interactive Otter Swim! This one-hour session allows guests to play, splash, and feed the otters in a swim spa heated to a comfortable 91°F. Participants even have the chance to cuddle with the otters, as they often nap in visitors’ arms.
We do our swims Monday – Saturday. Sunday Otter Swims are only available as an add-on to Brunch and Wildlife Tour.
Key Details:
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy: Due to the extremely limited availability of our experiences, we are unable to accommodate cancellations or reschedule requests. This is a strict No Cancellation policy. The only exception to this policy is in the event of lightning, in which case we will work with you to ensure guest safety and change the date or time to the best of our ability.
We appreciate your support and understanding.
Please Note: full payment is required at the time of booking. Once payment is made, you must notify us so we can send you your confirmation and detailed itinerary. This will include important information on what to wear—and what not to wear—for your experience.
-No Sunscreens or bug sprays are permitted, we will provide you with options that are wildlife safe.
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Our animals are never forced to participate; all interactions happen on their terms, with respect and trust.
Every experience is framed with thoughtful hospitality, elegant touches, and serene ambiance.
We limit guest numbers to protect the animals’ well-being and ensure a deeply personal experience.
Your participation helps support the care, enrichment, and protection of our ambassador animals.
All-Inclusive Package:
The Out of Serengeti Package is an elevated, multi-day adventure that reimagines the original Out of Africa experience. This package blends immersive wildlife interactions, gourmet dining, rustic lodging, and an aerial perspective of the region’s natural beauty, all while supporting Oak Meadow Ranch’s conservation mission. It’s a journey that transports you from the Texas plains to an African-inspired safari, culminating in a sky-high view of the serene Lake Ray Roberts area.
Priced at $5999 for two guests.
All-Inclusive Package:
For guests who wish to immerse fully, our “Out of Africa” bundle offers:
Priced at ~$2,995 for two guests.
A refined evening (or brunch) pairing gourmet cuisine with immersive animal encounters. Savour a chef-curated multi-course meal while enjoying live music, then tour habitats with a guide to meet giraffes, lemurs, sloths, kangaroos, camels, otters, and more — feeding, touching, hugging, photographing.
Priced at $299 per person.
An exclusive, reservation-only journey through our habitats, led one-on-one by a keeper or the owner. You’ll feed, photograph, touch, and interact with our Ambassador Animals — from giraffes and sloths to lemurs, kangaroos, foxes, and others. Afterward, relax by the fire with s’mores and cigars (available for purchase).
Often priced at $750 per person — limited bookings only.
Enjoy a private encounter with our sloths Sir Winston & David Lee Sloth – featuring a gentle, unforgettable sloth hug in our iconic zebra chair on the back deck, set against the cozy glow of the fireplace.
$600 per person | Optional Photographer Add-On: $249
Exclusively available to our AirBnB guests onsite
Start your morning like never before—cozy in your room as two of our red ruffed lemurs arrive to personally wake you up with playful energy and curiosity.
Experience this one-of-a-kind wildlife encounter!
Priced at $400 per person.
Swim or ride alongside our Water Buffalo Willow (and baby Moon) in our pool habitat — a rare and unforgettable encounter.
Wanna hang out with some of our youngest ambassador animals?
This is a private encounter with just your group and our tour guide. Your experience includes our youngest: Monkeys, Otters, Coatimundis, and Lemurs (red ruff & Tri color ruff).
One wild hour of cuteness!
Priced at $400 per person.
