Whitesboro facility offers multiple animal experiences
Donkeys and cows and yaks, oh my!
Whitesboro facility offers multiple animal experiences
By Sally Sexton
The Texas landscape is no stranger to bovines.
But just a few miles east of Gainesville, one will find a little more variation at Moo & Bray.
Whether it’ s just for a few hours, or an overnight stay, Shannon Biscan is happy to play the perfect hostess, surrounded by furry friends.
“ I’ ve always had animals, and even 15 years ago, just with my kids growing up, we always had something a little different,” she said.“ We had a zebra, giant tortoise...”
The zebra, unfortunately, did not stay. But visitors still have quite the selection of company in Whitesboro— a yak named Squishy; Albert, the 25-year-old African Spurred Tortoise; Kunekune pigs Waffles and Sweets; and a collection of donkeys( mini and standard) and Highland cows.
“ These are standard and technically the breed is regular, but they’ re smaller in stature compared to other cows,” Biscan said.“ And, you know, North Texas can get a little warm for them but they make it work. They spend a lot of time in the pool during the summer.”
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