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Great American Entertainment

Since 1983, we've been dedicated to providing the highest quality animal attractions in the country.
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09/03/2023

08/17/2023

Opportunity of a lifetime if you love animals, kids and hard work!

In this fast-paced, high-tech world, there is a five-star company, Great American Entertainment Co., that promotes real farm and ranch life. Our great country was founded on farming and ranching, and for 40 years, Great American Entertainment Co. has traveled all over this beautiful country, giving the young to the young at heart the opportunity to cuddle and love our beautiful Petting Farm animals. We also have a 5-star Pony Ride with purebred Welsh Ponies, along with our hands-on Ag-Ventureland Kids Area, Farmyard Follies Animal Behavior Show, and Pig Races. In addition, we have three Cooking Shows for those of you that love to cook! If this sounds fun and exciting, we are looking for you.

If you are not a hard worker, show up late, or are not a self-starter, then this is not for you! If you are looking for a fun adventure working with kids, animals and families, this IS the job for you! We are very careful to choose employees who are self-motivated, love hard work, and never complain about what they are asked and expected to do. This is not a job; it is more like a way of life.

We are currently hiring energetic, hard working people who would like to travel and work with our company at the following shows...

• New Mexico State Fair - Albuquerque, NM (September 7 – 17)
• Oklahoma State Fair - Oklahoma City, OK (September 14 – 24)
• Kern County Fair - Bakersfield, CA (September 20 – October 1)
• Tulsa State Fair - Tulsa, OK (September 28 – October 8)
• Arizona State Fair - Phoenix, AZ (September 23 – October 30)
• State Fair of Texas - Dallas, TX (September 29 – October 22)

We are also in search of a part time employee to care for our livestock on our ranch in Stephenville, Texas.

For more information, please call Pamela Jaeger @ 760-937-6363

The Great Amerioan Entertainment Company is looking for hardworking, honest people who love animals, kids, and traveling. We are the animal attractions company in the U.S. Our oompany promotes agrioulture and edutainment, and we are a family oriented company!

02/12/2023

It was an honor to have Governor Ron DeSantis and his family spend time in the Great American Petting Farm at the Florida State Fair!

Florida State Fairgrounds

01/09/2023

Dianne Linderman, founder of the Great American Entertainment Company, is now sharing her inspiration and success as a motivational speaker.

For information on booking Dianne as a speaker please contact
541-512-1100 or email [email protected].
To contact Dianne directly call 541-761-2007

Serial entrepreneur Dianne Linderman speaks on what it means to be a leader in a world full of negativity. Learn how to be a leader.

12/07/2022

In this fast-paced, high-tech world, there is a five-star company, Great American Entertainment Co., that promotes real farm and ranch life. Our great country was founded on farming and ranching and for 38 years, our Great American Petting Farm has traveled all over this beautiful country, including Hawaii and Alaska, giving the young to the young at heart the opportunity to cuddle and love our beautiful petting farm animals. We also have a five star pony ride with purebred Welsh ponies, along with our hands-on Ag-Ventureland, animal shows, and pig races. Additionally, we have three cooking shows for those of you that love to cook! If you love to entertain kids and event attendees with educational information, or just love kids and animals, we are looking for you.

If you are not a hard worker, late to the job, or not a self-starter, this job would not be for you! If you are looking for just a good paying job but don’t love working with animals, this is not the job for you! We are very careful to choose employees who are self-motivated, love hard work, and never complain about what they are asked and expected to do. This is not a job; it is more like a way of life.

There is even more opportunity for you to make this a career with our ranch in Stephenville, Texas that offers a ranch experience, bed and breakfast, a retreat center, and a cooking school with farm-to-table recipes.

We are currently hiring energetic, hard working people who would like to travel and work with our company at the following shows...

• National Western Stock Show and Rodeo - Denver, CO (January 7-22)

• San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo - San Antonio, TX (February 9-26)

• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - Houston, TX (February 28 - March 19)

For more information, please call Pamela Jaeger @ 760-937-6363

GreatAmericanPettingZoo.com

10/18/2022

09/06/2022

Look how much these cuties have grown! Their names are Rocky and Aspen! Thank you, Lindsey Caroon, for submitting the winning names, and thank you everyone for all the great name suggestions!
Come visit the babies and all their furry friends at the Great American Entertainment Petting Farm!

09/02/2022

It was a pleasure to meet Congresswoman Lauren Boebert at the Colorado State Fair!

08/30/2022

Two baby goats were born at the Colorado State Fair! These two kids need names!🐐🐐 The baby boy is black with white spots and his twin sister is all white. Please help Great American Entertainment by commenting and voting for your favorite names below!

You can also visit these two and their other animal friends at the Great American Petting Zoo near #5 on your map!

08/15/2022

Job Description
In this fast-paced, high-tech world, there is a five-star company, Great American Entertainment Co., that promotes real farm and ranch life. Our great country was founded on farming and ranching and for 38 years, our Great American Petting Farm has traveled all over this beautiful country, including Hawaii and Alaska, giving the young to the young at heart the opportunity to cuddle and love our beautiful petting farm animals. We also have a five star pony ride with purebred Welsh ponies, along with our hands-on Ag-Ventureland, animal shows, and pig races. Additionally, we have three cooking shows for those of you that love to cook! If you love to entertain kids and event attendees with educational information, or just love kids and animals, we are looking for you.

If you are not a hard worker, late to the job, or not a self-starter, this job would not be for you! If you are looking for just a good paying job but don’t love working with animals, this is not the job for you! We are very careful to choose employees who are self-motivated, love hard work, and never complain about what they are asked and expected to do. This is not a job; it is more like a way of life.

There is even more opportunity for you to make this a career with our ranch in Stephenville, Texas that offers a ranch experience, bed and breakfast, a retreat center, and a cooking school with farm-to-table recipes.

We are currently hiring energetic, hard working people who would like to travel and work with our company at the following shows...

New Mexico State Fair - Albuquerque, NM (September 8-18)
Oklahoma State Fair - Oklahoma City, OK (September 15-25)
Tulsa State Fair - Tulsa, OK (September 29 - October 9)
State Fair of Texas - Dallas, TX (September 30 - October 23)
Arizona State Fair - Phoenix, AZ (October 1-31)
State Fair of Texas - Dallas, TX (October 12-16)
Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo - Waco, TX (October 6-16)
Volusia County Fair - DeLand, FL (November 4-14)

For more information, please call Pamela Jaeger @ 760-937-6363

GreatAmericanPettingZoo.com

06/24/2022

https://www.wtap.com/2022/06/22/west-virginia-independent-supermarket-petting-farm-tour-returns-31-year-anniversary/?outputType=amp

The 31-year anniversary of the West Virginia Independent Supermarket Petting Farm Tour is making its way through West Virginia and will be stopping in Parkersburg over the next two days.

04/14/2022

In this fast-paced, high-tech world, there is a five-star company, Great American Entertainment Co., that promotes real farm and ranch life. Our great country was founded on farming and ranching and for 38 years, our Great American Petting Farm has traveled all over this beautiful country, including Hawaii and Alaska, giving the young to the young at heart the opportunity to cuddle and love our beautiful petting farm animals. We also have a five star pony ride with purebred Welsh ponies, along with our hands-on Ag-Ventureland, animal shows, and pig races. Additionally, we have three cooking shows for those of you that love to cook! If you love to entertain kids and event attendees with educational information, or just love kids and animals, we are looking for you.

If you are not a hard worker, late to the job, or not a self-starter, this job would not be for you! If you are looking for just a good paying job but don’t love working with animals, this is not the job for you! We are very careful to choose employees who are self-motivated, love hard work, and never complain about what they are asked and expected to do. This is not a job; it is more like a way of life.

There is even more opportunity for you to make this a career with our ranch in Stephenville, Texas that offers a ranch experience, bed and breakfast, a retreat center, and a cooking school with farm-to-table recipes.

We are currently hiring energetic, hard working people who would like to travel and work with our company at the following shows...

Pima County Fair - Tuscan, AZ (April 22 – May 1)
Buc Days - Corpus Christi, TX (May 5-15)
Pasadena Strawberry Festival - Pasadena, TX (May 20-22)
West Virginia Tour (June 1 - 24)
San Diego County Fair (June 8 – July 4)
Merced County Fair - Merced, CA (June 8 – 12)
Alameda County Fair - Pleasanton, CA (June 17-July 4)
Orange County Fair - Costa Mesa, CA (July 15 – August 14)
California Mid-State Fair - Paso Robles, CA (July 20 – 31)
Ventura County Fair - Ventura, CA (August 3 – 14)
Colorado State Fair - Pueblo, CO (August 26- September 5)
New Mexico State Fair - Albuquerque, NM (September 8-18)
Oklahoma State Fair - Oklahoma City, OK (September 15-25)
Tulsa State Fair - Tulsa, OK (September 29 - October 9)
State Fair of Texas - Dallas, TX (September 30 - October 23)
Arizona State Fair - Phoenix, AZ (October 1-31)
State Fair of Texas - Dallas, TX (October 12-16)
Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo - Waco, TX (October 6-16)
Volusia County Fair - DeLand, FL (November 4-14)

For more information, please call Pamela Jaeger @ 760-937-6363

GreatAmericanPettingZoo.com

02/08/2022

12/23/2021

10/26/2021

10/15/2021

09/18/2021

Do you love animals and like to travel? The Great American Entertainment Company is now looking for energetic and hard working people who would like to work with our company’s Petting Farm and Pony Ride at the following shows….

Oklahoma State Fair 9/14 through 9/28
East Texas State fair 9/21 through 10/3
Tulsa State fair 9/28 thru 10/11
State Fair of Texas 9/24 thru 10/17
Arizona State fair 10/1 thru 10/31
Travel and lodging is provided.
Please call Pamela Jaeger for details 760-937-6363

08/19/2021

Thank you to the OC Fair for making us a part of another wonderful successful fair despite this difficult year! And thank you to our veterans who fight to protect us and preserve the freedoms we all hold so dear in this beautiful country!

Pictured is 96-year-old WWII Veteran, US Army Private Reno Flores. He was born in 1925 and joined the military at age 19.

He loved meeting this beautiful one week old lamb at the Great American Petting Farm at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA.

For more information about the Great American Entertainment Company or to inquire about job opportunities visit our websites or call us at 541-512-1100.

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07/14/2021

06/11/2021

DiannesDiner.com • 254-431-1108 • Open Wed-Sun 10-7

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Dianne's Ranch Diner
5396 S US Hwy 281
Stephenville, TX 76401

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5396 S US Highway 281
Stephenville, TX
76401

Telephone

+15415121100

Website

http://www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com/

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Let’s go!!! Great catch Madeline!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Chef Dianne Linderman Making Tomato Basil Baguette Sandwiches at Dianne's Ranch Diner in Stephenville, TX

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Boomerang Jack made it to Great American Lone Star Ranch's Fall Festival

Boomerang Jack made it here all the way from Australia to the Great American Lone Star Ranch's Fall Festival! Join the adventure! And you may even get the chance to meet Boomerang Jack yourself!! Our Porky’s Express Pig Train is up and running, folks and it is so much fun! Don’t miss out on one of the best Fall events in this part of Texas! Festival is open Friday thru Sunday, 10AM to dusk thru Nov. 22nd (weather permitting) For more info: GreatAmericanLoneStarRanch.com 254-431-1108 And when you get hungry come on up to Dianne's Ranch Diner (DiannesDiner.com) and enjoy our new delicious plate lunches and our amazing pies and desserts! Dine on our beautiful new deck—there may even be a few occasional chickens walking through! The food is amazing, and the view is beautiful. (Dianne’s Diner is open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10AM to 7PM. If you haven’t tried our incredible “Pick up frozen, heat at home” meals, you are missing out!) Price for the 1st Annual Fall Festival at Great American Lone Star Ranch is $20 per person, kids 3 and under are free. Includes everything except food, store items, animal feed, and pumpkins. No need to purchase tickets ahead of time! Pay at the gate and stay until closing if you like! • Petting Farm • Pony Rides • GASCAR Crazy Animal Races • Farmyard Follies - Animal Behavior Show • Porky's Express Pig Train • Cowboy Boot Camp - 14 stations including: - Gold Panning - Cowboy Campout - Horse Saddling - Milk a Cow - Dress Like a Cowboy - Rope a Steer - Old-fashioned Go Fish Game - Craft Station - Corn Box - Horseshoe Toss - Music Station - Eggs to Market - Build a Scarecrow - General Store • Pumpkins For Sale • Pedal Tractors • Potato Launcher • Dino Dig • Stick Horse Arena • Corn Hole • Giant Sand Box • Photo Opportunities • 1910 Chuck Wagon • Dianne's Ranch Diner & Hotdogs Great American Lone Star Ranch & Dianne's Ranch Diner 5396 S US Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX 76401

Another adventure?! Why are we cutting random branches off trees? Emilie explains! Always having fun AND working hard... at Great American Lone Star Ranch...

As you can see, we have a lot going on here! 😂

We are using this beautiful day after a big storm to do a little gardening.

Day 2 of barn teardown *UPDATE*

Spring babies!!!!!

Field trips to the petting zoo are the best! But it’s important to read the zoo rules to your class before entering!! This young lady did a fabulous job!!! RODEOHOUSTON

Thank you National Western Stock Show for making us a part of yet another incredible National Western!!!! This little girl loved the pony and dressing up like a cowgirl for her photo!! It’s moments like this that we love!!!!!!!

Hungry hungry ducks!!!! National Western Stock Show

Training the new generation!!!!

Cattle guard? Yes!! Goat guard.... no not quite!!! #GreatAmericanLonestarRanch

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Great American Entertainment

The Great American Entertainment Company LLC, was founded in 1983 by David and Dianne Linderman. They are dedicated to providing the highest quality animal attractions in the country. Their quest is pure and simple... keeping agriculture alive with real life experiences.

The Great American Entertainment Company LLC, has been providing this important, educational, and entertaining experience for over 30 years, and they do it better than anyone. Our company not only is a hub of excitement working with fairs, movies, and events around America, but it now has 14 different attractions to choose from.

David and Linderman, founders of the Great American Entertainment Company LLC., came up with the idea of bringing the zoo to you because of the need to share these important experiences from the young to the young-at-heart. Along the way, famous movie animals have been placed with G*E Co. to live their life out in a safe and happy place. The most unexpected opportunity that happened every year was that dozens of troubled teens showing up and needing help. David and Dianne Linderman have become experts in helping troubled teens. They found that bringing troubled teens to work around animals was the best therapy on earth. Many of these kids have grown up in this company and learned the importance of a good work ethic, and are now partners and junior partners of the Great American Entertainment Co. LLC.

David and Dianne Linderman will never lose sight of what’s important—quality, professionalism, dignity, love, and vision, is their management style. Their commitment to quality in everything that matters with their employees, partners, clients, animals and the public are what makes them tick!