Long Tail Farm hosts Camp Capybara event

Animal interaction camp at Meadowlake Ranch in Sand Springs draws crowds

Mar. 21, 2026 at 7:27am

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Long Tail Farm, a local farm in the Tulsa area, held a special animal interaction event called Camp Capybara on Friday at Meadowlake Ranch in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. The event allowed visitors to get up close and personal with capybaras, the world's largest rodents, as well as other animals found on the farm.

Why it matters

Events like Camp Capybara provide unique educational and entertainment opportunities for families in the Tulsa community to learn about and interact with exotic animals they may not normally get to see up close. Hosting these types of interactive farm experiences also helps promote agritourism and support local small businesses like Long Tail Farm.

The details

At Camp Capybara, visitors were able to pet, feed, and take photos with the capybaras, as well as other animals including chickens, goats, and miniature horses. The event featured educational presentations about the capybaras and other animals, hands-on activities, and food vendors.

  • Camp Capybara was held on Friday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Long Tail Farm

A local farm in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area that hosted the Camp Capybara event.

Meadowlake Ranch

The venue in Sand Springs, Oklahoma where the Camp Capybara event took place.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be able to share these amazing animals with the community and teach people about capybaras and the other creatures we have on the farm.”

— Sarah Johnson, Owner, Long Tail Farm

What’s next

Long Tail Farm plans to hold similar animal interaction events throughout the year at Meadowlake Ranch.

The takeaway

Events like Camp Capybara provide unique opportunities for families to connect with nature and learn about exotic animals, while also supporting local small businesses and agritourism in the Tulsa area.