About The Barnyard at 2R Ranch
At The Barnyard at 2R Ranch, we believe the best events create memories guests talk about long after the day is over.
Based in Sherman, Texas, we are a family-owned animal entertainment company owned and operated by Rylee and Chris Townsend, serving families, businesses, schools, and event hosts throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Sherman, Denison, and communities across North Texas.
What started as a passion for animals and a dream of building something meaningful for our family has grown into one of North Texas' most unique animal entertainment businesses. Together, we have combined our love of animals, entrepreneurship, and creating unforgettable guest experiences to bring one-of-a-kind animal attractions to weddings, parties, schools, festivals, and corporate events throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas.
Rylee oversees the day-to-day operations, event planning, client experience, and animal care, while Chris helps bring the vision to life through facility improvements, logistics, and business operations. As a husband-and-wife team, we are committed to creating experiences that feel both professional and personal, ensuring every event receives the attention it deserves.
Today, The Barnyard at 2R Ranch offers a variety of unforgettable experiences, including:
Mobile Petting Zoos
Highland Cow Experiences
Mini Pony Experiences
Beer Pony Service
The Highland Pour™ Beverage Cow
Chicken Sh*t Bingo
The Honeymoon Hen™
School & Daycare Visits
Festivals & Community Events
Corporate Events
Wedding Animal Experiences
Whether it's a bride posing with a Highland cow during her wedding day, guests being greeted by a beverage pony during cocktail hour, children meeting farm animals for the first time, or friends laughing around a game of Chicken Sh*t Bingo, we love being part of the moments that become lifelong memories.
Our team proudly provides Wedding Animal Rentals in North Texas, Mobile Petting Zoo Experiences in Dallas-Fort Worth, and unique event entertainment that gives guests an experience they won't find anywhere else.
We are honored to have worked with schools, churches, wedding venues, businesses, and families throughout the region, including Whitewright Elementary School, Tom Bean Elementary School, Lilyana Elementary School, Children’s Courtyard, Primrose School of Prosper, Wesley United Methodist Church, Forest Hills HOA, Metroplex Gymnastics, Frisco Bar & Grill, Magnolia Grace Ranch, and The Barn at Wolf Ridge Farm.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to exceptional animal care. Every animal is treated as a valued member of our family, and their health, safety, and well-being always come first. We believe happy, well-cared-for animals create the best experiences, and that philosophy is reflected in every event we attend.
When we're not attending events, you'll find us at the ranch caring for our animals, raising our family, and developing new experiences for clients across Dallas, Fort Worth, Sherman, Denison, and the surrounding North Texas communities.
From Highland Cow Experiences in North Texas and Wedding Entertainment in Dallas and Fort Worth to mobile petting zoos, beverage animals, and unforgettable guest interactions, our mission remains the same: bringing people together through unique animal experiences.
For us, The Barnyard at 2R Ranch is more than a business—it's a way to share our love of animals, create lasting memories, and deliver unforgettable animal experiences across North Texas.
Questions? Text us at 469-560-0077 or email sales@barnyardat2rranch.com
