PRIVATE EXOTIC ANIMAL EXPERIENCES NEAR FORT WORTH, TX

Funky Monkey Ranch is a private exotic animal experience facility in Burleson, Texas, just south of Fort Worth. We offer private animal tours, hands-on animal encounters, educational experiences and special events for families, animal lovers and groups throughout the DFW area.

Visits are available by appointment, reservation or ticketed event.

A UNIQUE ANIMAL EXPERIENCE IN THE DFW AREA

Looking for a unique animal experience near Fort Worth or Dallas? At Funky Monkey Ranch, guests can get up close with remarkable exotic animals while learning about their care, behavior and natural history.

Located in Burleson, TX, our private ranch provides an intimate alternative to a traditional zoo visit. From monkeys and lemurs to otters, foxes and other exotic animals, every experience is designed to create meaningful connections between people and wildlife.

Funky Monkey Ranch
4965 Oak Grove Rendon Rd
Burleson, TX 76028
Visits by appointment only.

More Than an Animal Experience

Every animal has a story.

At Funky Monkey Ranch, some of our animals have come to us through rescue and owner surrender, while others were acquired from licensed facilities and zoos to serve as ambassador animals for education and conservation.

Regardless of how they came to us, every animal in our care receives lifelong care, enrichment and a safe environment where their individual needs come first.

We do not sell monkeys, and we do not advocate for exotic animals as pets. Through education and meaningful animal experiences, we hope to inspire greater understanding, respect and appreciation for wildlife.

MEET OUR ANIMALS

  • ★★★★★

    My daughter’s third birthday party was a hit with real live monkeys in attendance. Our party theme was Wild and Three ~ Party Animals. Funky Monkey Ranch showed up with the monkeys dressed in adorable giraffe print overalls – all matching so cute! Quinley was a little social butterfly going around to visit everyone and Mila loved being fed treats by the kids. Everyone had a great time and we took cute photos filled with memories to last a lifetime.

    - Heidi U. 

  • ★★★★★

    My spouse and I went to Funky Monkey Ranch where we had private encounters with animals. We have done so many encounters over the years but this was BY FAR the best experience we have ever had. All the animals were so friendly, the atmosphere was so laid back, the people that run the place seemed like such genuinely amazing people, and even with all those animals, it was a very clean environment. They clearly love their pets and just want to share them with the world.

    - Jolie S. 

  • ★★★★★

    From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms by the amazing owners, who are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about their animals. Each animal is clearly well-loved & cared for, and it was heartwarming to see how much effort goes into providing them with a happy & healthy environment. Every encounter was a unique & magical experience, & the owners made sure we felt comfortable & engaged throughout the tour.

    - Kevin R. 

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