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Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch



Do y'all like seeing animals?  Do you love seeing rare and exotic wildlife in a setting that isn't a zoo?  Do you want to do this in a location that you can still socially distance?  If the answer is yes then this might be a place you would like to go here in North Texas.  

There are over 150 animals at this 126-acre ranch that is located right near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.  

They are open Friday, Saturday, and Sundays and offer daily passes or season passes.  Check out the website link below for hours, admission, and to make sure that they are open since you never know how things will change from day to day with COVID.  There are also discounts for seniors, and the military and 911 personnel are free with ID.  


The ranch is self-guided with information throughout as well as educational presentations every 20 minutes at certain locations in the ranch.  You will get the list of times when you arrive.  When we were there my family got to see a lot of presentations and feedings, but the Black Bear presentation was our favorite!  The staff was so knowledgeable and entertained all of my kids' questions with some great answers.  And the bears were so cute, you could actually see their personalities.  This one looked like she was inviting us in to have lunch with her?!?


Some of the animals you might see during your visit are White Lions, Horses, Camels, Zebras, Yak, Deer, Zedonk, Zorse (they exist), Monkeys, Lemurs, Black Bears, Bobcats, Kangaroos, Wallabies, etc.


One of the nice things about this ranch is that for an additional cost you can even do private animal encounters where you get to hold a bunch of animals, feed some animals in the petting zoo area ($3 per bag or 4 bags for $10), do pony rides ($5 a ride), and 2-minute barrel train rides (adults can even go for a ride too....there is a very strong possibility that my husband and I took a ride...but I promised him that I wouldn’t share those pictures).  


There is an air-conditioned snack bar on location, or picnic benches where you can stop and have lunch.  This way you can spend more time but take a break from the heat.

They used to do tram rides out onto the ranch, but at this time due to COVID, and seating spacing, they are not able to do them.  There is not an update on when those will start again.  But even without them, there are still many things to do and see here.  

Oh, and the animals are very friendly, just ask my husband!!  He didn’t tell me I couldn’t share this picture (but don't tell him I did)!  This camel had a big crush on my husband.  She even wanted to give him a kiss...and...uummmm..see below!!  

 I knew a kiss was coming!  You could see it in her eyes! 

He ducked just in time...but she still got him!

Some good memories made here, and I’m sure we will go back at some point.  Y’all should check it out too!

Tip:  When we went we found a Groupon for admission.  But, know that the Groupon pass does not work on the day you purchase it.  Make sure you read the rules of the Groupon that you buy and when it can be used.  

Location Address: 
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch 
Massey Road, Pilot Point, Texas 76258
Phone: 940-686-4600
Website: 

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