The Zapata Ranch is a 103,000 acre modern day working cattle and bison guest ranch. It is owned by The Nature Conservancy and managed through a one-of-a-kind partnership with Duke and Janet Phillips, second generation ranchers. Real life ranching is at the core of the programs that are offered at the Zapata Ranch.
Fletcher Family
Regin and Tanya Fletcher manage the Zapata Inn and will make you feel right at at home the minute you arrive at the ranch. Tanya will provide you with home-cooked meals and have your rooms comfortable and clean. Regin has a lifetime of experience with livestock and horses and is involved in the daily operations of the ranch. He will ensure you have a safe time, and will teach you everything about horses and working on the ranch.
Jeff Gossage
Jeff Gossage is the ranch operations manager. Jeff lives on the ranch, taking care of the land and livestock. You have never met anyone that you take such a quick liking to. Jeff will bring you with him in his daily activities. He will show you the inner workings of a “real life” large scale cattle and bison ranching operation.
Blake Wyatt
Blake Wyatt plays a big role in making the ranch work as well as it does. Blake cares for the cattle as well as helping everywhere else. Blake will also play a role in your experience on the ranch; offering a wealth of knowledge and experience.
