Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction
Brooksville, FL
- Admission
- —
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction
10 confirmed
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction say
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About Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction
Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction is an attraction at 4355 Spring Lake Highway in Brooksville, Florida. It combines a citrus grove and gift shop with a wildlife park, an aviary, aquariums and several family activities, and the website places it on a hilltop along Spring Lake Highway. The attraction is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
History
The attraction's website describes Boyett’s Grove as an institution in the Brooksville and Spring Lake area. It began in the 1960s as a fruit stand where locals and visitors from the North could stop to pick up citrus fresh from the grove, and it has since grown into a multi-part destination.
Exhibits and habitats
The wildlife park is the main animal exhibit. The website lists monkeys, zedonks, alligators, birds, goats, sheep, kangaroos, coatimundi, lemurs and deer, and says visitors can feed the animals.
The aviary houses red macaws, blue macaws, cockatiels, parrots, love birds and other birds, according to the website. Aquariums on site feature Gulf fish species.
Other attractions listed include:
- Dinosaur Cave, a walk-through experience.
- Mini golf, listed as an 18-hole course and described on the site as Hernando County's newest.
- DinoMight Gold Mine, a gem and mineral panning activity.
- An art gallery featuring the work of James Oleson, which the website describes as small and ever changing.
- A hand-dipped ice cream parlor and a gift shop with Florida-themed merchandise.
- Kayak Weeki Wachee, listed among the attractions on the site.
Conservation and programs
According to the website, visitors can watch citrus processed the old-fashioned way, and group tours are offered. Fresh citrus including oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and kumquats is sold in season, which the website gives as November through May. Citrus trees are sold for home planting, and gift fruit shipping is offered. A Tropical Fruit Club is also listed under gift fruit.
Planning your visit
As listed on the attraction's website, it is open Monday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. The address is 4355 Spring Lake Highway, Brooksville, FL 34601, and the phone number is 352-796-2289. Ticket and activity pricing is on the attraction's website.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Founding year and family history
- Parking
- Admission structure for the wildlife park versus other attractions
- Whether Kayak Weeki Wachee operates from this site
Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction compared with nearby zoos
How Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction lines up against other zoos in the same state. We don't have coordinates for it yet, so these aren't ranked by distance.
| Zoo | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyett’s Grove & Citrus AttractionThis zooBrooksville, FL | — | Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 5 PM is last admission to Wildlife Park. | — | No |
| Amazing Animals IncSaint Cloud, FL | — | Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year for private guided tours by appointment only at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM daily. | — | No |
| BF Petting FarmThonotosassa, FL | $8 | Thu–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. | — | No |
| Brevard ZooMelbourne, FL | $34.95–$36.95 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 75 acres | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Boyett’s Grove & Citrus Attraction: common questions
What are the hours?
As listed on the attraction's website, Monday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
What animals can visitors see?
The website lists monkeys, zedonks, alligators, kangaroos, lemurs, deer, goats, sheep and coatimundi in the wildlife park, plus macaws and other birds in the aviary.
Can visitors feed the animals?
Yes. The website says visitors can feed the animals at the wildlife park.
Is it only a zoo?
No. The site also has a citrus grove and store, mini golf, a gold mine panning activity, a dinosaur cave, an art gallery and an ice cream parlor.
When is citrus in season?
The website gives November through May for fresh fruit and gift fruit shipping.
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