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Longhorn Saloon

A One-of-a-Kind Texas Venue for Every Celebration

Located poolside at Oak Meadow Ranch RV Resort, the Longhorn Saloon brings together rustic Texas charm, great food, cold drinks, and unforgettable experiences in one unique setting.

From intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings and wedding events, make your next occasion one your guests will talk about for years.

Where Texas Charm Meets Your Next Celebration

Set against the beautiful grounds of Oak Meadow Ranch, the Longhorn Saloon is more than a venue—it’s an experience.

With its Western-inspired atmosphere, poolside location, wildlife encounters, chef-prepared food, and customizable event options, the Saloon offers a memorable setting for gatherings of all kinds.

Whether you’re planning a wedding weekend, celebrating a milestone, bringing your team together, or simply gathering your favorite people, we’ll help you create an event that feels distinctly yours.

FOR EVERY OCCASION

Perfect for Every Kind of Gathering

Weddings • Rehearsal Dinners • Corporate Events • Birthdays • Family Reunions • Engagement Parties • Graduations • Baby Showers • Holiday Parties • Live Music • Private Events
THE LONGHORN EXPERIENCE

What Makes Us Different?

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Ranch Setting

Celebrate surrounded by authentic Texas countryside.

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Wildlife Encounters

Give your guests an experience they won't forget.

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Food & Drinks

Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks.

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Custom Experiences

Build an event around your celebration.

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Poolside Setting

Add a unique poolside atmosphere to your event.

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Texas Hospitality

Gather with genuine Texas character and warmth.

Featured Packages

Christmas Package
Christmas Package
Rehearsal Dinner Package
THE LONGHORN SALOON

The Venue

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Tell Us About Your Event

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.

*Reservation is required for all wildlife experiences.

  • Strict No-Cancellation / No-Reschedule policy due to limited availability.
  • Please wear closed-toe shoes, and no sunscreens or bug sprays (we supply wildlife-safe alternatives).
  • Guests can choose to experience just an animal encounter without staying overnight, though we believe staying enhances the magic.

Other Wildlife Encounters at the Ranch

Two giraffes looking down at a group of people at oak meadow ranch who are exploring the natural environment

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 $6499 for two guests. 

Two steaks plated side by side with colorful accoutrements

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.

Private Wildlife Encounter

An exclusive, reservation-only journey through our habitats, led one-on-one by a keeper or the owner. You’ll feed, photograph, touch, and interact with our Ambassador Animals — from giraffes and sloths to lemurs, kangaroos, foxes, and others. Afterward, relax by the fire with s’mores and cigars (available for purchase).

Often priced at $750 per person — limited bookings only.

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 $500 per person.

Otter swimming at Oak Meadow Ranch

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.

Two people riding on top of water buffalo as they go for a swim with a natural rocky background

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.