I recently took a road trip to visit the sprawling wildlife preserve located on Highway 123 between Bartlesville and Barnsdall that is Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve. The event I attended, one of many that attracts visitors to the area, was the Mountain Man Camp. A place where you can view the inside of a teepee and see how people lived in the 1840's, all within the beautiful grounds of Woolaroc. You too can visit it anytime between March 13th to September 3rd. Be sure to check on their website for the many events put on during the year.
Upon entering the Woolaroc grounds, take the two mile drive through the 3,700 acre wildlife preserve and see how many of the more than 30 varieties of native and exotic animals you find.
During my drive through I spotted Water Buffaloes cooling off in a pond, Zebras, Deer, Ostriches, Longhorns, and numerous waterfowl. There were lots of crafts for sale and activities for all ages to enjoy.
All around the museum there are various bronze statues depicting life in the 1800's. Once inside the museum you can see a lifetime of art collections. Mr. Phillips passionately enjoyed traveling the world and sharing his treasures with all. There is a lot to see, so take your time and soak it all in. Make a day of it and take lots of photos, it's surely a relaxing way to spend the day.
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