Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, Florida, United States
5.0 (249 reviews) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Gainesville Nature & Wildlife Areas
Private group tour - worth the splurge!
Not for profit exotic animal rescue and endangered species animal park and breeding center. Large beautiful nature park with 28 species, over 75 animals including big cat feeding demonstrations.
Address
8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609-4324
Mobile
Website
http://Carsonspringswildlife.org
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:12
User Ratings
5.0 based on (249 reviews)
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Reviews
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5katyrwalls 5:00 PM Mar 9, 2023
Fun and educational wildlife experience
I took a two-hour walking tour led by Anna Foster. There was Tank, their largest Bengal tiger. He greeted us by showing off his boxing skills with his large plastic barrel hanging in his spacious enclosure. Then he came over and accepted the chicken treats Anna and owner, Barry, offered. He’s their youngest tiger, but the biggest at about eight-feet tall. He shares a large enclosure with Tabitha, a golden tabby, a rare coloration with only about 50 in the world. That was just a start. Anna introduced us to dozens of other animals, from tigers to warthogs and lemures. Each has a name and a story. You can take the walking tour, riding one, or arrange a private tour. This is worth seeing and such an educational experience.
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5Fred O 5:00 PM Jun 8, 2021
Great outdoor activity
This is an amazing place and it is obvious that the staff really cares about the animals. My wife and I had a great time and would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes wildlife conservation and would like an up close encounter much better than a zoo gives you. The staff member conducting our tour was named Katie and she was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. You could tell the animals were healthy, happy, and well cared for. We will be going back sometime soon.
