About
The Mission
Our mission is to provide children, people with disabilities, and veterans with unforgettable experiences through interacting with exotic animals from around the world.
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all donations and contributions help support our mission.
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The Ranch Hands
Flip Licking
Phillip “Flip” Licking is the founder and operator of Stable Productions Ranch. As a born-and-raised Nebraska Sandhills ranch kid, Flip was involved with animal husbandry since he was old enough to go out to the barn. From a very young age, Flip was persistent in asking for orphan goat kids and lambs to care for. As he got older, the animals he wanted got larger and more exotic. First starting with elk and bison, his ranch progressed from there.
Flip, with the help of his family, is dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences to all, especially to children with disabilities and veterans. From their hearts and passion, they offer Stable Productions.
Levi Licking
Well, my parents never knew what to do with me when I would bring home sick or injured animals. Since a young age, I’ve been interested in animals and have loved to be around them. When I turned 16 I got a job training horses which eventually led to me training some horses in Seneca and a camel for my cousin Flip. I was gone in Montana for a few months after that but have since returned to Seneca and plan to settle here and continue working with horses and starting into zebra and horse reproductive work.
Brett Licking
I was always interested in animals and I always felt like God was calling me to use my knowledge about "weird“ animals. It wasn't till about 2017 that I met my cousin Flip. I was in awe of all the different animals and the part I loved the most was how we were able to touch and pet these animals from all over the world! I've always loved it in Nebraska and I had no clue there was even a place on earth like this, it's really something you have to come see for yourselves!
And a shout out to some special Ranch Hands
Sharon Masoner: For many of the photos and art around the barn. Check out some of her amazing photography here: Gallery 1, Gallery 2, Gallery 3, Gallery 4, Gallery 5.
Kathy & Janel: For their ongoing landscaping & interior design help.
Jake Piccini: For his help in getting our website rebuilt. Check out his website here.
The Ranch
Stable Productions Ranch sits on 600 acres of beautiful Nebraska Sandhills. Located just north of Seneca, NE, it has been in the Licking family for over half a century.
The Barn
It had always been our dream to open a fully accessible lodging option right on the ranch. In 2014, construction commenced.
The River
The Middle Loop River is the lifeline of the Sandhills. A one mile stretch of it runs right through the ranch and provides animals and guests alike a place to relax and play.
The Animals
We have multiple herds spanning many species here on our ranch. Some are native to the Sandhills, but many more are from exotic locations. From deer, elk, and bison, to zebras, camels, and kangaroos, you never know what you’ll find here! Some animals are for sale too.