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HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary

📍 Town N Country Alliance, FL

★4.8(1,685 Google reviews)

HorsePower for Kids is a 501(c)(3) farm sanctuary in northwest Tampa open to the public. Features include a petting area, pony rides (70 lb weight limit), capybara encounters, a corn pit, maze, treehouse, and tire swings.

✓ petting zoo✓ pony rides✓ capybara encounter✓ nonprofit sanctuary✓ farm animals✓ toddler-friendly
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★★★★★Featured review by B Z

Today we did the Capybara experience. It was so much fun. We also were able to experience the rest of the facilities. We enjoyed seeing all of the animals.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

A standout for families with children aged 2–10 who want genuine farm animal interaction in a relaxed, unhurried setting. The capybara encounter is a rare experience worth booking ahead. Families with children over the 70 lb pony weight limit can remains engage with all other areas fully.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡The farm closes completely in July and August — check the calendar before planning a summer visit
⏰Pony rides have a 70 lb weight limit; confirm before arrival if this affects your group
đŸŽŸī¸Capybara Encounters require advance reservation — book through the website
🚗No advance tickets needed for general admission; payment is collected on arrival

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.8
★★★★★

1,685 Google reviews

Animal interaction quality48%
Staff friendliness27%
Capybara encounter15%
Playground & farm features10%
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B Z

★★★★★

“Today we did the Capybara experience. It was so much fun. We also were able to experience the rest of the facilities. We enjoyed seeing all of the animals.”

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Vitaly Pyanykh

★★★★★

“Great interactive zoo. Lots of things to do and lots of animals to touch! Remember: do not pick up goats! 🐐”

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Tom Farrugia

★★★★★

“Such a hidden gem! The kids had a blast!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

HorsePower for Kids sits on a working farm sanctuary near Oldsmar and Westchase, operated as a nonprofit supporting lifelong animal care. Families roam freely through the petting area to interact with farm animals, hop on pony rides (weight limit 70 lbs), and explore a Western Town, treehouse, corn pit, and maze. A separately booked Capybara Encounter lets small groups get hands-on with the resident capybaras. Summer camp runs for ages 6–10 with daily pony rides and animal care activities.

🕐 Opening Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 – 14:00
Friday10:00 – 14:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

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