Public visitors – Users within this group include the general public, tourists, tour groups, and school groups. This user type also extends to special event participants. Public visitors are typically on the ranch for up to several hours at a time.

Short-term guests – Short-term guests typically include UNLV or other institutions’ classes, professors, and researchers, as well as ranch volunteers, interpretive staff (paid or unpaid), and docents. Short-term academic guests may be single-day visitors or on the ranch for up to several days at a time.

Long-term academic guests – Long-term academic guests include UNLV or other institutions’ visiting researchers, field classes, and extended stay guests. Long-term academic guests are typically on the ranch for several days up to several months at a time.

Ranch residents / managers – Ranch residents / managers are permanent residents of the ranch. These residents oversee the daily operations of the facility including research, education, interpretation and training, maintenance, and security.