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| - This ranch has the potential to be really cool and a lot more fun than it actually is.... After all, they have a train and a petting zoo! Anyways, we went here a few days ago, just two adults looking for something different. It was $10 for a wristband to get in and once we did it looked like an old deserted western town. There were maybe 20 more people to come in after us and head to the saloon for the show. Two staff members put on a few interactive, child friendly, old fashioned comedy skits for about an hour or so.
After the show we visited the "petting zoo", which is inappropriately named. All of the animals there are caged and impossible to pet. A few could even be heard growling and covered in flies and feces. It really seems like this place is understaffed and underfunded, and could use some financial help and more volunteers.
The stores are full of cute old-western knick-knacks, most of which come with a lovely "made in China" sticker. I was sort of disappointed, thinking their gift shops would come with at least hand crafted local items. They do accept credit/debit cards, though, and everyone was very friendly.
I don't see myself returning any time soon, maybe for Halloween. However, if anyone is looking for volunteer opportunities, this place could really use it!
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