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HQ Encounters

Name: HQ Encounters
Address: 17920 OK-88, Claremore, OK 74017, Claremore, OK, US
Telephone: (918) 706-3161
Rating: 5

★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)

📍 17920 OK-88, Claremore, OK 74017

📞 (918) 706-3161

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About HQ Encounters

HQ Encounters is a zoo in Claremore, OK. HQ Encounters features hands-on giraffe feeding experiences with a named giraffe called Waffles. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 5 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Ranch Encounters (Petting Zoo)
Location: Claremore, Oklahoma
Highlights: Oklahoma's largest camel ranch with kangaroos, lemurs, sloths, and giraffe encounters
Newest Addition: Waffles the giraffe (under 1 year old)
Best For: All ages

💡 Did You Know?

⭐HQ Encounters features hands-on giraffe feeding experiences with a named giraffe called Waffles
⭐The facility houses albino porcupines, a rare color variant not commonly found in typical zoo settings
⭐HQ Encounters offers personal group tour experiences where visitors can have one-on-one animal interactions with knowledgeable staff
⭐The attraction displays a diverse collection of 8+ animal species including kangaroos, lemurs, sloths, camels, giraffes, albino porcupines, and fennec foxes

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Book your time slot in advance by reserving tickets ahead of your visit, as groups receive personalized, one-on-one tour experiences rather than large group tours.
💬Plan to spend several hours to fully experience hands-on interactions with multiple animals including carrying baby kangaroos, feeding giraffes, and meeting lemurs, camels, and other exotic animals.
💡Ask staff about the newest animal arrivals like Waffles the giraffe, albino porcupines, and Foxy the fennec fox—these are recent additions that generate excitement and provide unique photo opportunities.
🕐Arrive early to ensure your preferred time slot and get the most interactive time with animals, as this venue emphasizes intimate, small-group encounters rather than crowded exhibits.
💡Request an experienced tour guide like those mentioned in reviews who provide knowledgeable commentary about animal behavior and care, enhancing the educational value of your visit.