About Petting Zoo Ocala

Family attraction with numerous animals. Farm animals along with monkeys, camels & other non-native species can be viewed, petted & fed.

💬 What Parents Say

💡Purchase feed bags at the entrance to interact with animals throughout your visit - feeding the goats and llamas is highlighted as the most enjoyable part of the experience for families
💡Plan 2-3 hours for your visit as the zoo is expansive with self-guided walking paths through multiple animal areas, plus plenty of open space for kids to run around
🕐Visit on weekdays (like Monday) for a quieter, more enjoyable family experience with less crowding and better interaction with friendly, welcoming staff
💡Book the camel tour in advance through reservations - it's a popular paid add-on activity that kids particularly love and sets this zoo apart from standard petting zoos
💡Bring or use the handwashing stations available after petting animals, and carefully read all warning signs about which animals may bite before feeding them