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Petting Zoo Ocala

πŸ“ Ocala, FL

β˜…4.1(979 Google reviews)

Petting Zoo Ocala offers hands-on animal interaction including walk-in enclosures housing llamas, goats, and pigs. Staff have 40-plus years of exotic and wild animal handling experience. Toddler-safe open space surrounds the enclosures.

βœ“ walk-in enclosuresβœ“ toddler-friendlyβœ“ farm animalsβœ“ exotic animalsβœ“ hands-onβœ“ knowledgeable staff
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Krista Cummings

I highly recommend! It was a gorgeous little farm that allowed my two year old to safely run around and visit/feed the animals. The staff was wonderful and friendly. There is also an option to go inside one of the enclosures with the llama, goats, and pigs to pet them. On top of all this the admission and feed was super affordable. Be sure to check it out! I will definitely be going back.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for toddlers and elementary-age kids who want direct animal contact in a relaxed farm setting. The walk-in enclosure experience sets it apart from fence-only zoos. Grandparent-grandchild visits are a common pattern in reviews. Groups and school visits are welcome.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Tickets can be bought at the gate β€” no advance booking required for small groups.
⏰Ask staff to identify animals by name; their 40-plus years of experience makes for informative interaction.
🎟️Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty β€” walk-in enclosures mean direct animal contact.
πŸš—Arrive earlier in the day when animals tend to be most active.

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πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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979 Google reviews

Friendly staff praised40%
Toddler-accessible30%
Walk-in enclosures loved20%
Good value noted10%
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Krista Cummings

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β€œI highly recommend! It was a gorgeous little farm that allowed my two year old to safely run around and visit/feed the animals. The staff was wonderful and friendly. There is also an option to go inside one of the enclosures with the llama, goats, and pigs to pet them. On top of all this the admission and feed was super affordable. Be sure to check it out! I will definitely be going back.”

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Tom Marchionni

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β€œIt was a great value . A real farm not a zoo . The staff really cares about the animals. My grandkids 5&2 loved it. I highly recommend”

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Nelson Chaves

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β€œThe Turkey bit my finger instead of eating the food that I gave it but we still had fun”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Located on FL-40 in Ocala, this working farm-style zoo lets visitors enter enclosures directly to pet llamas, goats, and pigs alongside standard walk-by animal viewing. Over 40 years of exotic animal handling experience backs the staff's knowledge. The open layout gives toddlers room to roam safely as interacting with animals. Reviewers with grandchildren aged 2 and 5 found the experience genuinely engaging at both ages.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00