Petting Zoo Ocala
Ocala, FL
- Admission
- $14
- 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 Petting Zoo Ocala
18 confirmedMammals10
Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0Zebu
Clément Bardot · CC BY-SA 4.0Camel
Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0Goat
Hugo Hulsberg · CC0Patagonian Mara
Andrija12345678 · CC BY-SA 4.0Llama
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0Ring-tailed Lemur
John Torcasio · CC BY-SA 4.0Kangaroo
Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0Raccoon
Cayambe · CC BY-SA 3.0Squirrel Monkey
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Petting Zoo Ocala say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Petting Zoo Ocala
Petting Zoo Ocala is a family-oriented petting zoo and animal farm at 11150 Florida 40, Ocala, Florida 34482. Its website describes hands-on wildlife experiences with exotic and wild animals, and states that the operation has more than 40 years of experience raising and training exotic and wild animals.
According to its website, most of the animals are rescued or unwanted, and the zoo is open to the public to help fund their care. The site states that the zoo holds USDA licensing and insurance. It is not AZA-accredited.
Exhibits and habitats
The zoo's website describes a mix of kid-friendly farm animals and exotic animals. Its animal page lists the following.
Mammals: squirrel monkeys, ring-tailed lemurs, camels, llamas, raccoons, sheep, goats, Patagonian cavies, kangaroos and zebus.
Reptiles: a sulcata tortoise, basilisk lizards and bearded dragons.
Birds: emus, cockatoos, ducks, Indian runner ducks, chickens and peacocks.
The about page also mentions a cow among the animals visitors can meet.
The animal page includes a note that staff have to be careful entering the raccoon enclosure because the raccoons like to pick pockets. The about page lists camel rides and a covered picnic area.
Programs and events
The website lists general admission, birthday party packages and gift cards as the main offerings. It also advertises camel rentals for events and live nativity animal rentals. Bookings are handled through an online reservation system.
Planning your visit
General admission can be booked online, and the homepage says tickets are also available for purchase at the main gate. The general admission page lists infants aged 1 and under as admitted free, with separate categories for ages two to twelve, ages thirteen to sixty-four and seniors aged sixty-five and over, and a discounted rate for military and veterans with valid ID.
The cancellation policy on the site gives a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation, and also if the zoo cancels because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancellations are handled by phone, and no-shows are charged in full. The zoo can be reached at (352) 300-6688 or pettingzooocala@gmail.com.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Opening hours and closed days
- Parking
- Duration of a typical visit
- Rules for feeding and touching the animals
- Ride availability and ride rules
Petting Zoo Ocala compared with nearby zoos
How Petting Zoo Ocala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petting Zoo OcalaThis zooOcala, FL | $14 | Wed–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM – 5 PM; Tue closed. | — | 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
Petting Zoo Ocala: common questions
Where is Petting Zoo Ocala?
It is at 11150 Florida 40, Ocala, Florida 34482.
What animals does it have?
The animal page lists squirrel monkeys, ring-tailed lemurs, camels, llamas, raccoons, sheep, goats, Patagonian cavies, kangaroos, zebus, a sulcata tortoise, basilisk lizards, bearded dragons, emus, cockatoos, ducks, chickens and peacocks.
Are camel rides offered?
The website lists camel rides among its services.
How is a visit booked?
Reservations can be made through the zoo's online booking system.
Is the zoo AZA-accredited?
No.
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