Capybara Bistro
Eat, Play, and Relax at the Ranch
Looking for a fun day out? Visit the Capybara Bistro at Oak Meadow Ranch! Our bistro is the perfect place to enjoy a great meal and meet our famous capybaras, Mickey and Minnie. It is a unique experience that combines delicious food with a friendly, hands-on wildlife encounter.
Reservation is required for all wildlife experiences.
Capybara Cuddles & Bistro Bites
The tastiest way to hang out at the ranch! 🔥✨
Ready for a snack-filled adventure? Join us at the Capybara Bistro for the ultimate dual experience. Start by stepping into Noah’s Barn for a 30-minute meet-and-greet with our capybara crew, Mickey and Minnie. You’ll get to feed, pet, and play with our favorite water-loving duo before heading over to the bistro to refuel.
Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch or a quick café treat, our kitchen team has prepared a menu that is just as delightful as a capybara cuddle.
The Details:
The Fun: Enjoy a 30-minute interactive encounter with Mickey and Minnie. All animal treats are included!
The Food: Delicious entrées and café snacks are available to purchase separately.
The Price: $49 per person (tiered by age).
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CAPYBARA BISTRO MENU
An elevated zoo dining experience with capybaras, curated bites, and the chance to feed and play with the stars of the bistro.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast Burger —$15Fried Egg, Coleslaw & Hollandaise
Steak & Egg Burrito — $15
Carugal and Remolade – served with chips & salsa
Continental — $15
2 eggs, Tater Tots, Bacon, Sausage and Pancakes
LUNCH
Bone-in Pork Chop with Mac & Cheese — $18
Cornbread, panzanella saladWood Fired Pepperoni Pizza — $18
marinara, mozzarella, pepperoniBlackened Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad — $18
seasoned to perfection, parmesean crouton
CAFE
Latte or Cappuccino — $5
ask for current flavor offeringsSodas — $3
coke, diet coke, coke zero, dr pepper, sprite, orange crush, root beer
Dress Code
Please wear closed-toe shoes, and no sunscreens or bug sprays (we supply wildlife-safe alternatives)
Important information
- Strict No-Cancellation / No-Reschedule policy due to limited availability
- Guests can choose to experience just an animal encounter without staying overnight, though we believe staying enhances the magic.
- Reservation is required for all wildlife experiences.
How Oak Meadow Encounters Are Different
Choice-Based Animal Engagement
Our animals are never forced to participate; all interactions happen on their terms, with respect and trust.
Luxury Meets Wilderness
Every experience is framed with thoughtful hospitality, elegant touches, and serene ambiance.
Small, Intimate Groups
We limit guest numbers to protect the animals’ well-being and ensure a deeply personal experience.
Conservation at Our Core
Your participation helps support the care, enrichment, and protection of our ambassador animals.
Other Wildlife Encounters at the Ranch
Out of Serengeti Package
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.
Out of Africa Package
All-Inclusive Package:
For guests who wish to immerse fully, our “Out of Africa” bundle offers:
- Two nights in one of our Giraffe Barn suites with views over Puzzles and Jigsaw, plus a welcome bottle of wine
- Private otter swim with cocktails
- Dinner & Wildlife Tour for two
- In-room continental breakfast, spa treatments, 24h concierge, and evening touches like s’mores
Priced at ~$2,995 for two guests.
Dining & Wildlife Tour
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.
Young Ambassador 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.
Otter Swim Encounter
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.
Water Buffalo Swim Encounter
Swim or ride alongside our Water Buffalo Willow (and baby Moon) in our pool habitat — a rare and unforgettable encounter.
Sloth Serenity Experience
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
Wake Up with the Lemurs
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.