Petting Zoo
Riverview Ranch & Resort 2689 S. River Road, Galena, IL, United StatesHalf hour tour of the ranch to meet all the critters.
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$15.00 – $75.00
With a background as a US Marine Fighter Pilot (A4 Skyhawk and AV8B Harrier) and Airline Pilot (CRJ and B757), Wrangler Roger knows how to keep things safe while still keeping things exciting. Wear shoes that will protect your toes around horses. Watch for animals as you drive on and around the ranch. Riders must wear a helmet (provided). Liability Waiver Required to enter horse enclosures.
We welcome Guests for overnight stays in our spacious apartments inside our 24,400 sqft Equestrian Center and Day Visitors by appointment. Schedule a private family visit or come during a public group event. Overnight Guests have free access to scheduled campfire and petting zoo events and can ride a horse or rent boats for an added fee.
Private Experience 1-hour
Your family, group, or couple will meet our delightful and friendly critters in our stables, indoor riding arena and/or pastures. Slow, Safe lead line horse or mini-horse rides one at a time. Great for kids, but fun for all ages. More Info.
Private Experience
30 min launch,
2.5 hrs. on water
45 minute paddle to fantastic sandy Beach Island, where you can swim, picnic, and even camp overnight free. Breathtaking scenery. Birder’s Paradise. Incredible Flora and Fauna. More Info.
Public Group 5:30-8:30 pm Saturdays
Live Music, Stories, and Dad Jokes With Roger That! + Horse & Mini-Horse Rides + Petting Zoo + Campfires + Sunset over the Mississippi River + Chili dogs, Marshmallows, Root Beer Floats.
For Families, Couples, Groups – Young and Old. Space is limited. More Info.
Public Group For ages 5-12
Tue, July 15 to Thu, July 17 from 1-4:30 pm. Family campfires on Fri, July 18 from 6-8 pm.
Friendly animal encounters and horse & mini-horse rides. Family campfires with chili dogs, root beer floats, & marshmallows. Space is limited. More Info.
Private Experience By Appointment Mon-Friday Only
Stop by the ranch for a half-hour tour of all our friendly critters. Meet the Horses, Mini-Horse, Mini-Pigs, Goat, Dogs, Cat, Chickens, Ducks, Guinea Pigs and Turtle. More Info.
Forever In Blue Jeans
Public Group
2-4:30 pm - Saturdays
Meet our horses, and other animals. Then paint one of them on blue jeans or denim jacket. Your instructor – nationally recognized artist, Cat Clausen. More Info.
Resort Overnight Guests: Please leave a review on Google.
Ranch or Boating Day Visitors: Please leave a review on Tripadvisor.
Questions? Call Wrangler Roger.
office: 815-776-9945
cell: 608-331-0000
Half hour tour of the ranch to meet all the critters.
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Horse Riding & Petting Zoo - This series pass is good for a one-hour experience on any open date and time which has been coordinated with Wrangler Roger. We are […]
Half hour tour of the ranch to meet all the critters.
Canoe / Kayak Rentals /Tours - This series pass is good for a three-hour cruise on any open date and time which has been coordinated with Riverboat Roger. We are […]
Horse Riding & Petting Zoo - This series pass is good for a one-hour experience on any open date and time which has been coordinated with Wrangler Roger. We are […]
Half hour tour of the ranch to meet all the critters.
Canoe / Kayak Rentals /Tours - This series pass is good for a three-hour cruise on any open date and time which has been coordinated with Riverboat Roger. We are […]
Horse Riding & Petting Zoo - This series pass is good for a one-hour experience on any open date and time which has been coordinated with Wrangler Roger. We are […]
Half hour tour of the ranch to meet all the critters.
Canoe / Kayak Rentals /Tours - This series pass is good for a three-hour cruise on any open date and time which has been coordinated with Riverboat Roger. We are […]
Horse Riding & Petting Zoo - This series pass is good for a one-hour experience on any open date and time which has been coordinated with Wrangler Roger. We are […]
