Zoos
Boyett's Grove & Citrus Attraction
📍 4355 Spring Lake Hwy, Brooksville, FL 34601🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Citrus grove and family attraction
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Animal feeding, dinosaur cave, gold panning, mini golf, aviary, aquarium, citrus processing
- Location
- Brooksville/Spring Lake area, Hernando County, Florida
- Season
- Citrus season November-May
💡 Did You Know?
- Boyett's Grove features a retro 1960s-style tourist attraction design that transports visitors back in time to vintage Florida, combining historic Floridian heritage dating back to the 1800s with modern interactive experiences
- The attraction operates a working citrus grove with on-site processing demonstrations during citrus season (November-May) and offers mail-order Florida gift fruit shipping, combining agricultural tourism with e-commerce
- Animal feeding experiences include encounters with diverse species including camels, zebras, lemurs, mini horses, goats, emus, and a notably large alligator, with hand-fed animal interactions as a primary draw
- The venue features a gold panning activity called 'Dino Might Gold Mine' where visitors can weigh their findings and redeem gifts from the on-site gift shop based on gold weight
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early in the day as there is substantial content to explore across multiple themed areas (museum, mini golf, animal feeding, aquarium, dinosaur cave, gold mining). Visitors recommend getting there early to experience everything without feeling rushed.
- Visit during citrus season (November-May) to experience fresh fruit sales, grove processing demonstrations, and on-site hand-dipped ice cream made with local ingredients. This seasonal period showcases the attraction's unique citrus heritage dating back to the 1800s.
- Plan to spend 3-4+ hours to fully experience the diverse attractions including animal feeding, dinosaur cave exploration, Dino Might Gold Mine panning (where you can win gift shop prizes based on gold weight), mini golf, and the art gallery. This is a multi-activity venue rather than a single-exhibit stop.
- The venue has a vintage 1960s Florida tourist attraction aesthetic that's intentional and charming rather than outdated. Go in with an open mind expecting a quirky, nostalgic experience—reviews consistently note visitors initially question the concept but end up loving it.
- Take advantage of the unique animal feeding experience and interactive gold panning activity at Dino Might Gold Mine, where you can exchange your panned gold for items from the gift shop. These hands-on experiences are major highlights that differentiate this attraction from typical museums.
About Boyett's Grove & Citrus Attraction
Fruit-centric gift shop with a zoo. Unique gift shop featuring fruit, a zoo where visitors can feed the animals & more.
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