Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!
Bring your family for a stay that will create lifetime memories as you cohabitate with Puzzles and Jigsaw the Giraffe. This luxury bunkhouse, on the lower level of our Cattle Baron Suites, is dedicated to the Texas Pitchfork Ranch with all the amenities you and your fellow wranglers would expect and can enjoy. Your family can experience a 5 star stay! You’ll be able to observe puzzles our giraffe day & night and feed him our provided snacks only while in the comfort of your room. The room is stocked with complimentary snacks & drinks, a cappuccino machine , custom giraffe mugs, televisions with smart apps, toiletries & all bedding. We have room for the whole family with 2 sets of queen bunkbeds! (Please note: there is an additional $100 charge for each guest per night after the first 4 and loud excessive noise is not allowed for the safety of the animals.)
With this room you also have the option to make use of the adjoining door to our Waggoner Suite which can hold up to 2 guests. You can book both rooms for some amazing family fun!
Our ranch is located in the heart of North Texas just one hour from Dallas Fort Worth. We have amazing amenities to include hot tub, cowboy pool, game room, walking trails, prayer garden, firepits , scavenger hunt for big foot & more !!
You will be able to feed and watch puzzles the giraffe day and night right from the comfort of your room! If you are an animal lover this is the place to be!
Important Notes: • Lodging Only: This booking includes the cabin stay only. Dining experiences and animal tours are not included and must be booked separately at an additional cost. • Restaurant Hours: The Whitehorse Steakhouse is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. • Cancellation Policy: Strict, nonrefundable, and no date adjustments once a reservation is made. Amenities Included with Your Stay: • Full access to the ranch • Large picnic area with campfires and yard games • Walking trails and prayer garden • Pond for viewing emus and ducks • “Finding Bigfoot” activity • Pickleball court and basketball hoop • Hot tub and swim area as well as an inground pool • Playgrounds • Game room with board games, video games, and a microwave • Sunday church services • Spa (by appointment only, call (940)453-0406 ext. 4) Animal Interaction Guidelines: • Guests may walk around and observe animals. • Feed approved animals with a $10 feed bucket (available for purchase). • Safety Rules: • Do not pass under the “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” sign without a wildlife guide. • No entering open gates, doors, or areas marked “Employees Only.” • No touching animals unless part of a guided experience (USDA regulation).
Additional Experiences (Not Included with Lodging): All experiences are nonrefundable and subject to a no-cancellation policy. Book early as they sell out quickly!
Oak Meadow Ranch Experiences
Immersive, Hands-On Animal Encounters for All Ages, except the water buffalo (All experiences are non-refundable, non-cancellable and cannot be rescheduled once booked. Open to non-lodging guests unless noted.)
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Signature Dining & Animal Experience
Dinner & Wildlife Tour – $299/person 4 hrs Rotating gourmet 4–5 course, chef menu, dinner, live music, axe throwing, sloth encounter, interactive animal tour, and campfire fun. (Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat @ 5:30 PM)
Sunday Brunch & Wildlife Tour – $299/person | 3 hrs Rotating chef menu, live music, full bar, plus a full interactive animal tour. (Sundays @ 12 PM, optional church @ 10:30 AM)
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Private & Premium Encounters
Private Animal Tour – $750/person Interact with all animals, privately guided.
Wake Up with the Lemurs – $400/person Two lemurs wake you in your room, fruit breakfast, private lemur hangout, mimosa by the fire pit.
Babysit the Babies – $400/person Playtime with our youngest wildlife.
Sloth Serenity – $600/person One-on-one cuddle with baby sloth David Lee and our famous hugger Sir Winston! Includes charcuterie board, champagne, keepsake gift. Photographer add-on available. (Max 4 guests, private only)
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Seasonal Water Experiences
Swim with Otters – $349/person, 1 hr Play, feed, and swim in our heated spa with otters! (7 days a week, seasonal)
Water Buffalo Swim – $150/person One guest at a time, photos available.
• Book a massage or facial to relax and recharge. • Contact: (940)453-0406 ext 4 (advance booking required).
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Ready to Book Your Adventure? Call/Text (940)453-0406 or Visit: OakMeadowRanch.com for more information about all of our options! Don’t wait to book - experiences sell out quickly! !
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Valley View
Valley View is home to this cabin. Site of Fort Fitzhugh and Gainesville War Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Lake Ray Roberts. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Fe Depot Museum and Lavender Ridge Farms. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
Cooke County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
Frank Buck Zoo - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
Getting around
Gainesville Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Whitehorse Steakhouse & Oak Meadow Rank Wedding Venue - 2 min walk
Lake Kiowa Lodge - 15 min drive
902 Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
The Continental Deli & Grill - 12 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?
As of 6 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! on 29 May, 2026 start from S$643, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pitchfork - bring your family for a sleepover with our Giraffe! located?
Set in Valley View, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Ray Roberts, Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Site of Fort Fitzhugh. Santa Fe Depot Museum and Lavender Ridge Farms are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Awesome time, incredible experience. My granddaughter kept asking if she was dreaming! Staying with Puzzles and Jigsaw and being able to feed them from the room was a memory maker! Swimming with the Otters was a blast! The animals, the tours, the staff were amazing!