Meadow Lake Ranch in Sand Springs has been around for a while, providing a relaxing cabin experience for those passing through or looking to get away for a “staycation” while still needing easy access to Tulsa. The reputation of the ranch carries far and wide; Sir Paul McCartney stayed there while on his Route 66 Tour a few years ago.
Fishing, canoeing, long walks, and relaxation are all common interests, but starting this year, the quiet tranquility of the ranch has added a new feature: interactions with exotic animals.
Long Tail Farm, formerly of Owasso, has recently settled at the ranch and brought four new animals for guests to hold, pet, and feed; meet Ty the kangaroo, Gwen the lemur, Chad the snake, and Arthur the Capybara.
Ashlynn Smith is the owner and primary caretaker of all the animals. She said she’s been into exotic animals since she was a child…