It’s that time of year again and holiday events are in full swing all across Oklahoma. From big city lights to rural sleigh rides, there are so many great events going on in our state. One of our favorites is a visit to Woolaroc Ranch in Bartlesville for the Wonderland of Lights celebration. Over 750,000 lights cover this historic ranch and transform it into a magical winter wonderland. Keep scrolling to learn more about this family-friendly holiday lights tour that’s absolutely delightful.
Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve is a hidden treasure tucked away in the beauty of Osage Hills in northeastern Oklahoma. The ranch began in 1925 as a retreat home for a famous oilman and is now an educational museum and outdoor wildlife preserve.
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
During the holidays, the ranch puts on quite the celebration with the Wonderland of Lights event. The 2022 dates are November 25 - December 18 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights only from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
Woolaroc is home to a variety of animals so be prepared to see bison, elk, deer, and more. The ranch is a 3,700-acre wildlife preserve and some of these animals might even be dressed in holiday decor.
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
Woolaroc is decorated with over 750,000 lights and is a magical winter wonderland during the holidays.
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
The drive around Woolaroc is reversed during Wonderland of Lights, so visitors get to enjoy a different view that is not normally open to the public.
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
Be sure and stop at the Animal Barn and see some adorable farm animals. The barn stays open during the Celebration of Lights event so don’t worry about missing out on seeing them.
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
There are also free wagon rides and Santa can be found inside the museum on Friday and Sunday nights. Admission is not sold in advance, you’ll pay at the gate when you arrive. The gates close at 8:30 p.m. so be sure to arrive before closing time!
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
For more information on the Wonderland of Lights event visit Woolaroc’s website or follow along on their Facebook page.
Contributed Photo: Kathy Peaster/Woolaroc/Facebook.
After a drive around Woolaroc, head into town and enjoy a delicious meal at Frank & Lola’s in Bartlesville.
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Address: Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74003, USA
