Christmas Reinsteer & Holiday Animal Experiences in North Texas
Make Your Christmas Event One They’ll Actually Remember
Bring a little Barnyard magic to Christmas.
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch brings festive animal experiences directly to Christmas festivals, holiday parties, schools, churches, HOAs, businesses, photographers, community events and private celebrations across North Texas.
From our crowd-favorite Reinsteer Highland cattle to Christmas petting zoos and holiday animal photo experiences, we create the kind of Christmas attraction families stop for, take pictures with and talk about afterward.
Christmas dates book early.
Meet Our Reinsteer
No sleigh required.
Our Highland cattle get a Christmas makeover for the holiday season and become our Reinsteer — a one-of-a-kind Christmas animal experience perfect for photos, guest interactions and holiday events.
Guests can meet the Reinsteer, take photos and enjoy an up-close experience with one of the fluffiest Christmas attractions in North Texas.
Perfect for:
Christmas festivals
Holiday markets
Tree lighting events
HOA Christmas parties
Corporate Christmas events
Church celebrations
School and daycare events
Photographer mini sessions
Family Christmas events
Holiday brand events
Private parties
Our Reinsteer can be booked as a standalone experience or incorporated into a larger Christmas animal package.
Christmas Petting Zoo
Want to bring the whole barnyard to Christmas?
Our mobile Christmas petting zoo brings friendly farm animals directly to your event for a hands-on attraction kids and families can enjoy together.
Depending on the package and animal availability, your Christmas petting zoo may include a selection of friendly farm favorites such as:
Goats
Sheep
Rabbits
Chickens
Miniature horses
Cattle
Other seasonal Barnyard favorites
We bring the animals, enclosure, setup and experienced handlers directly to your location.
It’s an easy way to add something interactive to Christmas festivals, schools, churches, community celebrations and large family events.
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Holiday Highland Cow Photo Experiences
Looking for the Christmas photo everyone is going to post?
Our Highland cattle make an unforgettable addition to Christmas photo sessions, holiday parties, business events and seasonal activations.
Create your own backdrop or incorporate one of our animals into your existing Christmas setup.
Great for:
Photographer Christmas mini sessions
Santa photo events
Christmas tree farms
Holiday markets
Boutiques and businesses
Corporate events
Family Christmas photos
Christmas weddings
Holiday promotional events
Photographers can also inquire about booking blocks for scheduled mini sessions.
Holiday Pony & Barnyard Experiences
The Reinsteer doesn’t have to come alone.
Depending on availability, additional Barnyard animals can be incorporated into select Christmas events to create a larger holiday experience.
Options may include:
Christmas Pony Appearance
Add a miniature pony to your Christmas event for guest interaction and holiday photos.
Holiday Petting Zoo
Create a full hands-on Christmas attraction with a variety of friendly farm animals.
Reinsteer + Petting Zoo
Make the Reinsteer your main photo attraction while giving families an entire petting zoo to explore.
Custom Holiday Animal Experience
Planning something bigger?
Tell us what you’re putting together and we’ll help build an animal experience around your event.
BUILD YOUR CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
Perfect for Christmas Events of Every Size
We work with event organizers throughout North Texas to bring animals directly to:
City Christmas festivals
Holiday markets
Christmas tree lightings
Schools
Daycares
Churches
HOAs and neighborhoods
Corporate Christmas parties
Shopping centers
Businesses
Photographer mini sessions
Christmas weddings
Private parties
Community celebrations
Family events
Whether you need one unforgettable animal for photos or a larger attraction for hundreds of guests, we can help create the right setup for your event.
Why Book The Barnyard for Christmas?
Christmas events are already busy enough.
We make the animal portion easy.
When you book The Barnyard at 2R Ranch, we bring the animals directly to your event along with the equipment and handlers needed for your booked experience.
Your Christmas animal experience includes:
Friendly, well-handled animals
Professional mobile setup
Experienced animal handlers
Guest interaction
Photo opportunities
Setup and teardown
An attraction families won’t see at every other Christmas event
All you have to do is tell us when and where.
We’ll handle the Barnyard.
Serving Denison & North Texas
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch is based in Denison, Texas and brings Christmas animal experiences throughout North Texas.
Popular service areas include:
Denison • Sherman • Pottsboro • Van Alstyne • Anna • Melissa • Celina • Prosper • McKinney • Frisco • Allen • Gainesville • Gunter • Little Elm • Princeton • Fairview • Lucas • Parker and surrounding North Texas communities.
Travel availability depends on your event date, location, animal package and schedule.
Don’t see your city?
Send us your event details. We may still be able to come to you.
Christmas Photographer Mini Sessions
Give Your Clients a Christmas Setup They Can’t Get Anywhere Else
Photographers can book select Barnyard animals for holiday mini-session events.
Our Reinsteer and Highland cattle create an instant focal point for Christmas photos while giving families an experience at the same time.
Perfect for:
One-day Christmas mini sessions
Multi-hour photographer blocks
Christmas tree farm sessions
Santa sessions
Western Christmas sets
Rustic Christmas photos
Family holiday portraits
Children’s Christmas sessions
Availability is limited during peak Christmas weekends, so photographers planning mini sessions should reserve their animal date early.
Christmas Event Pricing
Christmas event pricing depends on:
Animal experience selected
Event length
Location
Guest count
Number of animals
Date and availability
Travel distance
Custom event requirements
Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll send you the best options for your event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Reinsteer actually a reindeer?
No. Our Reinsteer experience features our Highland cattle dressed and styled for the Christmas season. You get the adorable Christmas look with the shaggy Highland cattle everyone already loves.
Can guests take pictures with the Reinsteer?
Absolutely. Photos and guest interaction are one of the biggest reasons people book our holiday Highland cattle experiences.
Do you offer Christmas petting zoos?
Yes. Christmas petting zoos are available for select schools, churches, festivals, HOAs, businesses, community events and private celebrations.
Can photographers book the Reinsteer for Christmas mini sessions?
Yes. Photographers can inquire about scheduled blocks for Christmas mini sessions and other holiday photo events.
Can we book more than one animal experience?
Yes. Depending on availability, we can combine select experiences to create a larger Christmas attraction.
Do you bring everything to us?
Yes. The Barnyard is mobile. We bring the animals and the setup associated with your booked experience directly to your event.
How early should we book Christmas events?
As early as possible. November and December weekends have limited availability, and our animals can only attend a certain number of events each day.
If you already know your Christmas event date, we recommend checking availability now.
Don’t Wait Until December to Book Christmas
Christmas event season fills quickly.
If you’re planning a school celebration, community festival, company party, HOA event, church Christmas event, photographer mini sessions or another holiday celebration, send us your information now.
Tell us:
Your event date
Event start and end time
Event address
Type of event
Estimated guest count
Which Christmas experience you’re interested in
We’ll help you find the best fit.
Bring The Barnyard to Christmas
Reinsteer • Highland Cattle • Christmas Petting Zoos • Holiday Photo Experiences • Ponies • Custom Christmas Animal Experiences
Serving Denison, Sherman, North Collin County and surrounding North Texas communities.