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Giraffe Ranch, Dade City

4.3

#1048 of 5,219 in Things to do in Florida

Get an up-close look at an active wildlife preserve at Giraffe Ranch, where you can come face-to-face with some of the world's most notable creatures. Join in on a guided safari-style tour to view the park's giraffes, choosing either scooters or trucks for transport. You can even climb aboard a camel, one of the park's other four-legged residents, and take part in a guided ride. Don't neglect the other creatures that call this ranch home: be sure to stop by the pygmy hippopotamus and rhino exhibits, and keep your eyes peeled for antelope, oryx, warthogs, and more on your tour. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Dade City using our trip planner.

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By Hope S On January 11, 2018

I am late writing this review, we arrived in September 2017. We actually were at lego land and we were bored, I found a pamphlet for the Giraffe Ranch and we were able to squeeze into a slot the next ... more »
By Mike S On January 9, 2018

Owners are knowledgeable about the anima is they have. You can see that they care about their animals. We took the bus tour which included feeding the giraffes. We bought an otter feeding experience a... more »
By MartinJLaws On January 6, 2018

This place was a real hidden treasure- if you are fed up viewing animals in cages at the zoo this is a place for you. We enjoyed feeding giraffe and I payed extra for Rhino experience. Lots to see and... more »

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By Marci DiCara On December 28, 2017

Not wanting to sit in traffic and wait in lines at Disney we discovered this fantastic ranch. Caring, funny, and informative guides made the experience fantastic. More than any zoo this ranch gives you the chance to see well kept and happy animals to interact with. Great experience and fantastic animals!

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By beth harper On November 17, 2017

Excellent place to go as a group and see wide variety of animals up close. The safari tour was fun and informative. Feeding the giraffes was a highlight of the tour. Must make reservations, well worth it.

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By Mishna Murdy On November 25, 2017

Another wonderful sanctuary. I would consider these people researchers. I learned SOOO much about animals and I thought I already knew it all. :) My favorite part was meeting the friendly camel, the otters, the monkeys, and all the knowledge that was presented. Can't wait to wear my new t-shirt ....in support of their program!

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By Animatronic Master On June 25, 2017

Great place! A bit pricey but it's worth it for everything you get to see. All the animals get up close and are out in natural habitats. They all seemed happy and healthy. I loved that they went into depth talking about each animal. Overall great place. Make sure to bring a camera because there's lots of chances for some really good pictures.

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By David Dortch On December 26, 2017

We wish there was a rating lower than one star. Rude employees. We called ahead and were told they were open. When we arrived we were treated like trespassers and told to leave. Even allowing for a misunderstanding in the phone conversation, there was no excuse for the rudeness we encountered upon arrival. We recommend going to Tampa’s Lowery Park Zoo.

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