Shakarosa Wild Life Ranch
Have you ever went to a zoo and spent a whole day there to see a bunch of animals sit at the back of the cage and ignore you? Well Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch is here.
If you are looking for a one day trip or half day quick trip from dallas or from North texas, Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch will be a good place to visit.
It is located on a 126 acre and a non- profit ranch with more than 100's of animals.
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch give a chance for North Texas residents to have a chance to meet animals up close with a Safari or a walk through!!
You will take a close look at animals like Zebras, Camels, Horses and more through Safari Tram.
Location : 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point, Texas - 76258 Gate open on : Friday , Saturday & Sunday Only Timing : 9 am to 4 pm Ticket Price : $12 for adults ,$10 for kids , under 2 years are free. Parking :$ 5 each vehicle. Restrooms: They do have porta potties and separate full hand washing station and water fountain Trip During Covid: They are taking Temperature check for everyone, Deals : Checkout groupon for holiday deals and if you find ticket buy 1 or 2 days ahead !! | Things to do for kids : Petting Zoo, Small Pony Ride at $ 5/ Kid, Feeding animals. Wildlife Safari : Due to Covid- 19 they cancelled all Safari , you can visit only animals and petting zoo by walk . Kids Barrel Train: The special cute train stopped due to covid. Parents ; Walk along with kids !! Animal Show : They do have animal show, checkout front desk for timing. Dress up : All you have to walk on open environment, Dress up according to weather, must need sleeve jacket on cold weather. |
They do have Field trips for Organized groups including Private and public school and day care.
Macaw are very active birds, they interacted with there sound the time when visit.
They kept 4 to 5 animal before the ticket counter. That's one good way to engage kids while waiting in the ticket line.
Once you enter the ranch, you will see animals which includes domestic animals list ..
- Alpaca
- Binturong
- Capuchin Monkeys
- Red Ruffed Lemurs
- Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs
- Brown Lemurs
- Ring-Tailed Lemurs
- Black Bear
- Emu
- Miniature Donkeys
- Albino Eastern Grey Kangaroo
- Dromedary Camels
- Eastern Gray Kangaroo
- Two Toed Sloth
- White Lions
- Squirrel Monkey
- Bennett’s Wallabie
Kids are perfectly engaged by watching animals and feeding them. At sharkarosa , even in walk through, then animals are very close to watch!!
Both kids and parents are engaged by watching animals and feeding them..
For Mommies/ parents ,
Stroller facilities are there, for watching few animals , you have to climb up stairs.
Baby carriers are good option for short visit to the ranch.
Kids can explore the place with their friends, very much safe and friendly Ranch.
Food /Restaurant Options
They do have snack bar, cool drinks and snacks
Take your own lunch or food and there is no much resturant option nearby.
If you plan with small kids and toddler, then take fruits, milk and water.
Nearby Place to Visit.
If you have extra time to spend then checkout Ray Roberts Lake State Park which is in 4 minute drive from Sharkarosa Ranch
Checkout Fossil Rim wild life safari to explore more animals by drive thru safari , which is 2 hour drive from Dallas.
Kids Year Round Place To visit
We used to go one or two time to this ranch every year, Abhinav and Reya will always have the same kind of happiness and excitement.
Petting zoo,
Petting Zoo is definitely best place for any animal loving kids and parents.
The Animals in petting zoo are very curious and ntractive , fun and happiness for granted
Pony rides and the ring tailed lemur cage are located near the petting zoo.
Goats
Miniature Cows
Miniature Horses
Sheep
Reptile shows
We have been in the reptile show where this crocodile was small few month baby, Abhinav got chance to pet the crocodile for a second which was before covid time,
That is everlasting memory for Abhinav,
When we visited in 2020, they gave food for the alligator and explained about the all the features of alligator, but that little man refuse to eat food , alligator just enjoyed the sunny weather with closed eyes, kids had lots of fun.
Here are list of Animals,
American Alligator
Argentine Tegu
Dumeril's Boa
Red-Tailed Boa
Bearded dragon
Group of Kangaroo are my favorite stop at Sharkarosa, they mostly take rest and give nice look at every visitor.
Visiting Sharkarosa will bring lots of happiness . Close to animal life will make change in your day to day life routine.
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