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Location
Visitor tip
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.
Best time
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.
Visitor tip
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.
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)
What visitors say
Soooo much fun! Brynn is super sharp and was a great tour guide for us. We loved carrying the baby kangaroo around and saying hi to the camels and monkeys!
Went with my family during Spring Break, had a great time. True one-on-one experience with the animals, extremely knowledgeable, very friendly staff. Personal tour for just your group, remember to reserve tickets for your time slot in…
Amazing place and takes great care of their animals, definitely a place youd want to go to see and interact with so many animals!
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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
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