Wedding Animals in Dallas & Fort Worth
Highland Cows, Beer Burro, Ponies, & Unique Wedding Experiences
Luxury-rustic animal entertainment for weddings, cocktail hours, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal events.
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch brings unforgettable wedding animal experiences to venues across Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding North Texas communities.
From Highland cow photo opportunities and Beer Ponies to The Highland Pour™, Honeymoon Hens, pony appearances, and cocktail hour animal experiences, we help create the kind of wedding moments guests actually talk about after the night is over.
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Give Your Guests Something They’ll Remember
Your wedding does not need another basic guest activity.
Our wedding animal experiences are designed to feel fun, personal, photo-worthy, and different without feeling cheesy or overdone.
Whether you want an elegant Highland cow photo moment, a western-inspired beverage pony experience, a hilarious Honeymoon Hens game, or a full cocktail hour animal setup, we help create an experience that fits your wedding style.
Perfect For
Wedding Cocktail Hours
Receptions
Rehearsal Dinners
Engagement Parties
Bridal Showers
Venue Open Houses
Wedding Vendor Events
Rustic Weddings
Western Weddings
Luxury Barn Weddings
Outdoor Weddings
Ranch Weddings
Couples Wanting Something Different
Guest Photo Opportunities
Honeymoon Fund Entertainment
Highland Cow Wedding Experiences
Photo-worthy, charming, and always a guest favorite.
Our Highland cow wedding experience adds personality, beauty, and a memorable photo opportunity to your big day. Guests love getting to meet, interact, and take photos with a Highland cow during cocktail hour, reception time, or private wedding portraits.
Perfect for:
Cocktail hour photos
Wedding guest entertainment
Bridal portraits
Engagement photos
Venue open houses
Luxury-rustic weddings
Western weddings
Outdoor receptions
Ask About Highland Cow Wedding Experiences
The Highland Pour
A signature beverage cow experience for weddings, parties, breweries, cocktail hours, and private events.
The Highland Pour™ is our Highland cow beverage experience - a fun, photo-worthy twist on the classic beer burro or Beer Pony concept.
Guests can enjoy photos, interaction, and a one-of-a-kind beverage-style experience with our Highland cow during cocktail hour, reception time, or private wedding moments.
Perfect for couples who want something elevated, western-inspired, and completely unforgettable.
Beer Burro & Pony Keg for Weddings
A fun, western-inspired beverage burro/pony experience for cocktail hours, receptions, and adult wedding celebrations.
Our Beer Burro & Pony Keg are inspired by the classic beer burro concept and create a guest experience that is interactive, memorable, and perfect for photos.
Our handlers are TABC certified for alcohol-related events.
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch provides the Beer Burro & Pony Keg animal experience, handler, and photo-worthy setup. The event host, venue, or licensed bartender is still responsible for providing, selling, serving, and managing alcoholic beverages according to venue rules, event requirements, and local alcohol regulations.
Beer Burro/Ponies can also be used for non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling waters, canned beverages, sodas, mocktails, or themed party drinks.
Learn About Beer Burro & Pony Kegs
Honeymoon Hens
The wedding version of Chicken Sh*t Bingo.
Honeymoon Hens is a funny, interactive wedding guest experience where guests purchase a numbered square, the hen chooses the winner, and the proceeds can go toward the bride and groom’s honeymoon fund.
Guests get to laugh, participate, and cheer on the hen while the couple gets a fun honeymoon fund moment.
The winning guest can receive a prize such as a gift card, champagne, date night basket, scratch-off bundle, custom koozie, or another prize chosen by the couple.
Honeymoon Hens starts at $200 per hour.
Cocktail Hour Animal Experiences
Cocktail hour is one of the best times to add animal entertainment to your wedding.
While you are taking photos, your guests can enjoy a memorable, interactive experience instead of standing around waiting for the reception to begin.
Popular cocktail hour options include:
Highland Cow Photos
The Highland Pour™
Beer Ponies
Pony Appearances
Honeymoon Hens
Mini Petting Zoo Setup
Photo Opportunities
Custom wedding packages are available depending on your venue, date, guest count, and event style.
Wedding Animal Experience Pricing
Wedding animal experiences are quoted based on event location, event length, animal package, setup needs, travel distance, date availability, and add-ons.
Honeymoon Hens starts at $200 per hour.
Select animal experiences start at $375.
Custom wedding packages are available for couples who want to combine multiple experiences, such as Highland cow appearances, Beer Ponies, The Highland Pour™, Honeymoon Hens, pony appearances, mobile petting zoo setups, or snack cart add-ons.
For an accurate quote, send us your wedding date, venue location, guest count, and the experience you are interested in.
Snack Cart Add-Ons
Snack carts are available as an add-on to select wedding animal experience bookings.
They are a fun way to give guests something extra to enjoy during cocktail hour, reception time, or while guests mingle.
Popular snack cart add-ons include:
Lemonade
Dirty Sodas
Mini Pancakes
Mini Cakes
Parfaits
Charcuterie
Baked Potato Bar
Iced Coffee
Snack carts are optional and can be added to create a fuller guest experience.
What’s Included
Friendly, well-handled animals
Clean, professional event setup
Experienced handlers
TABC-certified handlers for alcohol-related Beer Pony and beverage animal events
Guest interaction
Photo opportunities
Setup and teardown
A memorable wedding guest experience
Animal availability may vary by date, weather, event type, venue rules, location, and travel distance.
Wedding Venues & Event Planners
We love working with wedding venues, coordinators, planners, photographers, and event professionals throughout North Texas.
Our animal experiences are a great fit for venue open houses, styled shoots, bridal events, wedding expos, cocktail hours, receptions, and couples looking for something different.
If you are a venue or planner interested in adding The Barnyard at 2R Ranch to your preferred vendor list, we would love to connect.
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Trusted by Venues, Schools & Families Across North Texas
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch is proud to be trusted by schools, churches, HOAs, businesses, wedding venues, and families throughout North Texas.
We’ve had the pleasure of working with:
Whitewright Elementary School
Tom Bean Elementary School
Lilyana Elementary School – Prosper
Children’s Courtyard – Melissa
Primrose School of Prosper
Wesley United Methodist Church – Greenville
Forest Hills HOA
Metroplex Gymnastics – Allen
Frisco Bar & Grill
Magnolia Grace Ranch Wedding Venue – Leonard
The Barn at Wolf Ridge Farm Wedding Venue – Gainesville
From school visits and community events to weddings, private parties, and venue celebrations, we’re honored to bring memorable animal experiences to guests across North Texas.
Serving North Texas & DFW Weddings
The Barnyard at 2R Ranch is based in Sherman, Texas and serves weddings throughout North Texas and the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Common service areas include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Celina, Anna, Melissa, Sherman, Denison, Howe, Van Alstyne, Gunter, Whitesboro, Gainesville, Aubrey, Pilot Point, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Corinth, Little Elm, The Colony, Carrollton, Richardson, Garland, Rockwall, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, Murphy, Lucas, Fairview, Princeton, Farmersville, Greenville, Royse City, Fate, Forney, Mesquite, Irving, Grand Prairie, Duncanville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Midlothian, Waxahachie, Mansfield, Burleson, Grapevine, Colleyville, Keller, Southlake, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Weatherford, Decatur, Bonham, Paris, Sulphur Springs, Commerce, Mount Pleasant, Texarkana, Tyler, Longview, Canton, Mineola, Lindale, Athens, Corsicana, Ennis
Travel availability may vary by date, venue location, weather, animal package, and event details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you bring the animals to our wedding venue?
Yes. We are mobile and bring the animals, setup, and handlers directly to your wedding venue or event location.
What wedding animal experiences do you offer?
We offer Highland cow appearances, The Highland Pour, Beer Ponies, Honeymoon Hens, pony appearances, cocktail hour animal setups, mini petting zoo experiences, and snack cart add-ons.
Are your handlers TABC certified?
Yes. Our handlers are TABC certified for alcohol-related Beer Pony and beverage animal events.
Do you provide the alcohol?
No. The Barnyard at 2R Ranch provides the animal experience, handler, and setup. Alcohol must be provided and managed according to host, venue, bartender, and local event requirements.
Can we use Beer Ponies or The Highland Pour for non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. Beer Ponies and The Highland Pour can be used for non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling waters, sodas, mocktails, canned beverages, or themed drink displays.
What is Honeymoon Hens?
Honeymoon Hens is the wedding version of Chicken Sh*t Bingo. Guests choose or purchase a numbered square, the hen chooses the winning square, and the proceeds can go toward the bride and groom’s honeymoon fund.
Can we combine multiple experiences?
Yes. Custom wedding packages are available depending on your venue, date, guest count, and which animal experiences you want to include.
Are snack carts the main service?
No. Snack carts are available as add-ons to select animal experience bookings. Our main focus is wedding animal entertainment.
Do you travel outside Sherman?
Yes. We serve Sherman, North DFW, and surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth communities. Travel availability depends on distance, date, weather, and event details.
Book Your Wedding Animal Experience
Ready to give your guests something they will actually remember?
Tell us your wedding date, venue location, guest count, and which animal experience you are interested in, and we will help you choose the best fit.
