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Petting Zoo Ocala
📍 11150 FL-40, Ocala, FL 34482🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Petting Zoo Ocala
Family attraction with numerous animals. Farm animals along with monkeys, camels & other non-native species can be viewed, petted & fed. Professional handlers with over 40 years of experience managing exotic and wild animals. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 979 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Petting Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Experience
- Hands-on animal interactions with exotic and wild animals
- Admission
- From $14
- Expertise
- Over 40 years of animal handling and training experience
💡 Did You Know?
- Professional handlers with over 40 years of experience managing exotic and wild animals
- Offers camel rides in addition to standard petting zoo experiences, available by reservation
- Mix of both native farm animals (goats, sheep, pigs) and exotic species (monkeys, camels, kangaroos, llamas, dwarf horses, raccoons) in one venue
💬 What Visitors 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
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