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Two Tails Ranch: All About Elephants
📍 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696🌐 allaboutelephants.com/?y_source=1_MTA0MjE3NDc4OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
About Two Tails Ranch: All About Elephants
Two Tails Ranch: All About Elephants is a zoo in Williston, FL. Two Tails Ranch offers specialized 'extreme encounter' experiences with elephants that must be booked in advance, in addition to standard feeding and riding activities. Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars by 1,059 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Private Elephant Ranch & Educational Facility
- Location
- Williston, Florida (near Gainesville)
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Elephant rides, feeding, up-close interaction with Asian and African elephants
- Booking
- Reservations required; call (352) 528-6585
💡 Did You Know?
- Two Tails Ranch offers specialized 'extreme encounter' experiences with elephants that must be booked in advance, in addition to standard feeding and riding activities
- The ranch houses both Asian and African elephant species alongside a diverse collection of 8+ other animal species including zebras, ring-tailed lemurs, ostriches, emus, camels, and African spurred tortoises
- The owner Patricia leads personalized educational tours at 5-6 different stops on the ranch, emphasizing educational content over visual immersion, with visitors noting her extensive knowledge and intriguing family history with exotic animals
- All visits are strictly by appointment only and tours are offered every day except Thursdays, with specialized programming for schools, camps, scouts, daycares, and churches
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book the 'extreme encounter' tour in advance if you want hands-on elephant riding and feeding experiences beyond the standard tour, as this popular add-on requires early reservation
- Hydrate before your visit as the ranch does not allow outside food or beverages during tours, and you'll be walking between 5-6 different animal viewing spots
- The experience is heavily educational and question-based rather than a traditional immersive tour, so come prepared with questions and expect more learning than visual spectacle—this is ideal for curious visitors but may not hold younger children's attention
- Tours are offered every day except Thursdays and are by appointment only—call (352) 528-6585 to book, making weekday morning appointments likely to have smaller groups and more personalized attention from staff
- Ask the owner/guide Patricia about her family's intriguing history with exotic animals—this personal story adds significant value to the educational experience and sets Two Tails Ranch apart
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:

Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Children's MuseumsGainesville, FL
16 miles away

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College
Children's MuseumsGainesville, FL
16 miles away
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