





About HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary
Outdoor petting zoo with pony rides. Nonprofit farm providing interaction with goats, guinea pigs & other animals, plus horseback riding.
💬 What Parents Say
- Complete your release form before arriving to speed up check-in and maximize your time with the animals, especially important on busy days.
- Visit on weekday mornings to enjoy the smaller crowds and get more personal interaction with staff volunteers who share animal rescue stories.
- Plan for 2-3 hours and wear comfortable shoes—the sanctuary has plenty of open space for running around, multiple playgrounds, and shaded areas, making it ideal for young children to explore at their own pace.
- Attend Community Day on the first Thursday of each month for a special experience (note: closed July-August), and consider the reasonably priced Summer Camp (June-July) if you have kids ages 6-10.
- For toddlers and very young children, this compact sanctuary is perfect—it's small enough to navigate easily but packed with diverse animals (zebras, camels, llamas, guinea pigs, and more), clean restrooms, and safe play areas all in one manageable visit.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary
📍 8005 Racetrack Rd, Tampa, FL 33635Type
Outdoor Animal Sanctuary & Family Farm
Best For
All ages
Highlights
Animal petting, pony rides, Western town, playgrounds, capybara encounters
Admission
$14 general admission, $7 community day (1st Thursday)
Hours
Thu-Fri 10am-2pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm (closed Mon-Wed, July-August)
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