e believe education is an important part of what we do as ranchers: education for the public, as we share our land management strategies and conservation efforts; education for our guests, allowing them to experience our lifestyle and learn about ranching in the 21st century; and education for ourselves, always learning from experts inside and outside of our industry as we seek to improve upon our management model.

Ranchlands’ education programs here on the Zapata and on other Ranchlands properties are designed for children grades K-12, college students, and adults. At the Zapata, these programs focus on our resident bison herd, our ranching lifestyle, and the ecology and geology of the surrounding San Luis Valley. Groups interested in educational trips to the Zapata should contact the ranch directly.