Highland Cow Experiences in North Texas
Bring a Highland Cow to Your Event
Yes, you can have a Highland cow at your party.
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch brings our signature Highland cow experiences directly to birthdays, weddings, photo sessions, corporate events, schools, community celebrations, seasonal events, and more throughout North Texas.
Whether you're planning an intimate photo opportunity or adding a Highland to a larger Barnyard experience, we'll help you create something your guests won't forget.
There's Just Something About a Highland
The hair.
The horns.
The personality.
And the fact that absolutely everyone wants a picture.
Our Highland cow experiences are designed around interaction, photography, and creating a memorable centerpiece for your event.
Our professional Barnyard handlers remain with the animal throughout the experience so you and your guests can enjoy the moment while we take care of the cow.
Highland Cows for Birthdays & Private Parties
The Birthday Guest Nobody Expected
Want to make someone's Highland obsession official?
Bring one to the party.
Our Highland experiences make an unforgettable addition to birthdays, graduation parties, family celebrations, showers, and other private events.
Book a Highland-focused experience or incorporate one into a larger mobile Barnyard experience for even more interaction.
Highland Cows for Weddings
Your Cocktail Hour Could Use a Highland
Few things get wedding guests reaching for their phones faster than finding a Highland cow waiting outside the reception.
Our wedding Highland experiences are designed specifically for wedding environments, guest interaction, and photography.
Looking for something even more unexpected?
Explore The Highland Pour™, Beer Burros, Pony Kegs, and our complete Barnyard wedding experiences.
The Highland Pour™
A Barnyard Signature Experience
Take the Highland experience one step further.
The Highland Pour™ combines one of our signature Highland cows with an interactive beverage experience and unforgettable photo opportunity.
Designed for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and upscale gatherings, it's the kind of addition your guests don't see coming.
And that's exactly the point.
Our professional handler remains with the animal throughout the experience while the event host or venue supplies and controls all beverages.
Highland Cows for Corporate Events
Make the Company Event a Little Less Corporate
Highlands have a funny way of getting everyone away from their tables.
Our Highland experiences are available for company picnics, employee family days, Western-themed events, client entertainment, grand openings, brand activations, holiday parties, and corporate celebrations.
Book a Highland as a featured attraction or incorporate one into a larger Barnyard experience.
Highland Cows for Schools & Community Events
Highlands make an incredible addition to school events, festivals, city celebrations, HOAs, churches, and community gatherings.
For higher-attendance events, we'll help determine the appropriate setup, duration, staffing, and guest-flow plan based on your event.
Highland experiences can also be combined with our mobile petting zoo for a larger interactive attraction.
Highland Cow Photo Sessions
Because Sometimes You Just Need the Cow
You bring the photographer.
We'll bring the Highland.
Our Highland cow photo experiences are perfect for:
• Family photos
• Children's portraits
• Senior pictures
• Engagement sessions
• Bridal portraits
• Maternity photos
• Holiday photos
• Brand and content sessions
• Styled shoots
Availability depends on location, weather, animal scheduling, and the type of session you're planning.
REQUEST A HIGHLAND PHOTO SESSION
Add a Highland to the Barnyard
Can't decide between the petting zoo and the Highland?
You don't have to.
Our Highlands can be incorporated into select mobile petting zoo experiences to create an additional photo and interaction area.
It's one of our favorite ways to take a traditional Barnyard experience and make it something guests aren't expecting.
What to Expect
Our goal is to make bringing a Highland cow to your event surprisingly simple.
Depending on the experience, our team handles:
• Animal transportation
• Professional animal handling
• Appropriate setup
• Guest interaction
• Animal supervision
• Photo opportunities
• Setup and breakdown as required
Before your event, we'll review your location, access, setup area, timeline, and any venue requirements.
What Does a Highland Experience Need?
Highland cattle are still livestock, even when they're ridiculously photogenic.
We'll need safe trailer access and an appropriate area for the experience.
Setup requirements vary depending on your event, venue, surface, weather, guest count, and the specific experience selected.
Tell us about your location when submitting your inquiry and we'll help determine whether the setup will work.
Animal Welfare Comes First
Our Highlands aren't props.
They're part of our Barnyard family.
Every appearance is evaluated based on weather, temperature, transportation time, event conditions, animal temperament, scheduling, and appropriate rest.
We may modify or decline an experience if conditions aren't appropriate for the animal.
We believe taking exceptional care of our animals is part of creating an exceptional experience for our clients.
Highland Cow Experience FAQ
Can I really rent a Highland cow for my event?
You can book a professionally handled Highland cow experience through The Barnyard at 2R Ranch.
Rather than simply dropping off an animal, our team transports and professionally handles the Highland throughout your scheduled experience.
Can guests pet the Highland?
Guest interaction may be available depending on the event, setup, animal, and conditions.
Our handler supervises interaction throughout the experience.
Can we take pictures?
Absolutely.
Photography is one of the biggest reasons people love our Highland experiences.
If you have specific photos planned, tell us when submitting your inquiry so we can help account for them in the event timeline.
Can I add a Highland to a petting zoo?
Yes.
Highlands can be incorporated into select mobile petting zoo experiences based on availability and event conditions.
Can I book a Highland for my wedding?
Absolutely.
We offer dedicated wedding animal experiences, including signature Highland appearances and The Highland Pour™.
We recommend visiting our Wedding Experiences page when planning a wedding so we can build the experience around your venue and timeline.
Can the Highland carry beverages?
Our signature Highland Pour™ is designed specifically as an interactive beverage experience.
The event host, venue, bartender, or other appropriate party remains responsible for supplying and controlling beverages while our team handles the animal.
Do you travel?
Yes.
We provide Highland cow experiences throughout North Texas and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Extended travel and Southern Oklahoma events may be available depending on the date, experience, and location.
How much does it cost to have a Highland cow at my event?
Every event is different.
Your quote is based on your event type, location, date, duration, travel requirements, and the experience you're interested in.
Submit your event details and we'll recommend available options.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible.
Highlands are among our most requested animals, and availability can become limited on popular spring, fall, and holiday weekends.
Serving North Texas
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch provides Highland cow experiences throughout Sherman, Denison, Pottsboro, Whitesboro, Gainesville, Gunter, Howe, Van Alstyne, Anna, Melissa, Celina, Prosper, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Aubrey, Denton, and surrounding North Texas communities.
Select Highland experiences are also available throughout the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area and Southern Oklahoma.
Yes. You Can Have the Highland.
Birthday?
Bring the Highland.
Wedding?
Definitely bring the Highland.
Corporate party?
You already know the answer.
Tell us what you're planning, where you're located, and when you need us. We'll check availability and help you choose the right Highland experience for your event.
