Exotic Animal Experience
Orlando, FL
- Admission
- $150
- 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 Exotic Animal Experience
8 confirmed
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Exotic Animal Experience say
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About Exotic Animal Experience
Exotic Animal Experience is a private, seven-acre interactive zoo in the Orlando, Florida area. Its website says it is about 15 minutes from the international airport and 35 minutes from Orlando's main attractions, and north of Highway 528. It offers hands-on visits rather than viewing animals from a distance. The site says it is licensed with the USDA and Florida Fish and Wildlife. It is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
History
The website says the facility was founded in 2010 by Leslie-Ann Rush. It started with only a handful of species and has grown to house more than 40 animals. According to the site, animals are raised on-site from infancy and socialized with humans early, including living in the owners' home when they were very young.
Exhibits and habitats
Its homepage lists species including African pygmy goats, black nose sheep, dromedary camels, capybaras, greater galagos, kangaroos, spider monkeys, lemurs, muntjac deer, owl monkeys, prehensile-tailed porcupines, sloths and wallabies. The animals page profiles named residents:
- Lemurs including Liam, a ringtail described as the first resident, Lolli, a tri-colored ruffed lemur, and Charlie, a red-fronted brown lemur
- Kangaroos including Rooster, a western gray kangaroo, Olaf, a red kangaroo, and a wallaby named Wally
- Sloths including Blossom, Saki and their son Bud
- Muntjac deer named Mojo and Mia
- Olive, an owl monkey, Peeper, a greater galago, and Quinn, a prehensile-tailed porcupine
- Leo, a capybara, and Jakoby, a spider monkey
- Baby Girl and Dahlia, dromedary camels
Conservation and programs
The site lists several visit formats. Group and private visits last 2 hours, are for ages 10 and up, and include petting animals and entering the lemur and kangaroo enclosures. The Ultimate Experience adds holding a bush baby, owl monkey and sloth. The Private Ultimate Experience lasts 2.5 hours and includes interaction with spider monkey Jakoby. Simply Sloth sessions last 30 minutes semi-private or 45 minutes private, for ages 10 and up. Monkey Mayhem, for ages 16 and up, centers on playing with Jakoby. Prices are on the zoo's website.
Planning your visit
The homepage says visits are Saturdays only, by appointment, in the morning. Bookings are made by phone at (407) 383-6766 or through the contact form.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Street address and parking
- Whether Saturday hours change seasonally
Exotic Animal Experience compared with nearby zoos
How Exotic Animal Experience 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exotic Animal ExperienceThis zooOrlando, FL | $150 | Saturdays only, by appointment (morning visits). No appointments booked more than 30 days in advance. | — | 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 |
| Boyett’s Grove & Citrus AttractionBrooksville, FL | — | Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 5 PM is last admission to Wildlife Park. | — | No |
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
Exotic Animal Experience: common questions
Is Exotic Animal Experience open to walk-ins?
The homepage describes visits as by appointment on Saturdays.
What is the minimum age?
Most visit types list ages 10 and up, and Monkey Mayhem lists 16 and up.
How long are visits?
Group visits last 2 hours, per the pricing page.
How big is the facility?
Seven acres, according to the website.
Is it AZA accredited?
No. It is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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