We stopped on our way to the Villages and purchased a large bag of grapefruit and 2 shot glasses- the helpful lady suggested we get a third because of the price break. Very kind of her. Stopped again on the way back and a different lady working was rude and dismissive, absolutely miserable. The top edge of the restroom stalls had so much dust built up it had long ago started creeping down the stall walls. A sign suggested advising a staff member if the restroom needed attention..... I didn't bother- I knew she wouldn't care. read more

Thought I'd stop for some fun Florida tchotchkes today but when I was ready to check out, there was no one at the register because all three staff were closely gathered around a non-staff person and focused on what one of the staff was doing to her nose. I believe they were piercing it although maybe they were giving her drugs? Either way I was disgusted at the idea of them touching my food item after that and mortified that staff would use their paid time on either endeavor. Those staff do not deserve their employment and I am unlikely to visit this location again. They couldn't even do whatever they were doing in the back room or the bathroom. I wanted to like the place but what the ?! read more

Let me show you what it looks like inside: Stop at the Florida citrus center https://youtu.be/-zw3gBfWmSg read more

Brooklyn was amazing!!!!!!!!!! and knowledgeable about the fruits............... The baby gator is so so cute!! read more

Florida Citrus Center Inc # 30 - Candy Stores Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Always a must stop for us when driving North. My kids love to see the baby gators, try the orange juice, all the citrus, a piece of taffy. The ladies who work here are always a joy to speak with and there are so many cool gifts to buy for family members, Disney related, or Florida in general. They even have preserved baby sharks available. Definitely a must when passing through! read more

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I was looking forward to stop by and pick up some oranges and bring it back to NY. We purchased 2 bags of oranges $26.95 each and a dozen of peaches at $9.99. One lady bag the oranges for me and the other lady insist I buy some peaches as they just came in today. Spent a total of $72.47 to found out both bags of oranges have rotten oranges inside with molds on it. Now I have to toss out the surrounding oranges as well as it was contaminated with the molds. The dozen of peaches we purchased were all "black" inside and uneatable. What a waste of money and disappointment. read more

Stop by and get some orange juice. Everyone is nice and ready to answer questions. See the alligators too while you're here. There are snacks, orange juice samples, and plenty of oranges. read more

Do not go to this place. If you're an animal lover you will be upset. They have 2 baby gators terrified and trapped in a dirty water aquarium all way in corner of shop. Poor babies were terrified. I don't understand how this is still allowed? Also we arrived there unknowingly about this to just get gas. Attendant followed us around store saying we close in 10 minutes. They close at 9. It's was 8:40 pm. Shut lights off while partner was pumping gas. Stay away. read more

Very cool place to stop by and see the gators. They have fresh fruit and very good orange juice

Had cool souvenirs!! Great place to buy some memorabilia for your loved ones! Also the fresh citrus was a refreshing touch.

Super clean place and great prices for the citrus. The baby alligators are also cool to see.

This place is the definition of a 2-star experience. Dirty outdated bathroom, can only pay inside for overpriced (probably watered-down) gas, and greeted by a cranky woman behind the counter. And for some reason, there are two buildings about 100 yards from each other that are both the same thing. "The one over here's bigger and has the gators" said cranky lady. Funny. But I got myself a cool $12 gator tooth necklace and a $2 wooden ring. And yes, you can get one little shot of free juice (not the best). Anybody who was surprised by the false advertising on the billboards is pitifully gullible. Were you really expecting the run-down tourist trap on the side of the interstate to have a live 12-foot gator? The 1-star reviews are a bit of an overreaction. However, I'm still rating it low because they try to bribe you to leave a good review by offering you an item out of a bowl of little trinkets and tchotchkes. I would say that's an insult to my intelligence, but then again, I did choose to stop at the Florida Citrus Center. read more

The oranges were amazing, so much flavor! Can't wait to come back and get more! Also the cashier was nice and helpful.

This is my go-to place on the way down to South Florida or on the way North to home. Customer service is always very friendly and helpful. The place is always very clean. Tons of good selection. Prices are reasonable considering you're at a tourist trap! read more

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It was fun and the gators were cute. We really enjoyed the last stop in sunny Florida

Literally every bottle of sauce was expired. Probably still edible, but no guarantee. The citrus part is some OJ, but you can find a hell of a lot more at any local grocery store. If they juiced oranges, lime, grapefruit or lemons onsite, that would be nice. Maybe you can get a souvenir here to keep. read more

Great service, love the items and my daughter wanted a free item, love the area of the citrus center

Stopped by with my family and my 5 year old kept asking for everything! I told her that she couldn't get anything and the attendant who just had gone to the back to talk to her kid, overheard the conversation and yelled "If you are not buying anything then get out!" I gladly told my wife to put everything she was holding down and got out. read more

Florida Citrus Center Inc # 30 - a group of owls - Candy Stores Near Me - Ocala, Florida

This was an interesting stop, as long as you accept that it exists to draw in the tourists. We were only stopping in to get some gas and get back on the road. Though I noticed the mounds of oranges outside, we intended to top off the tank and get going. There was a sign that stated gas was 5 cents more per gallon if you didn't pay cash inside. Boooo!!!! This place was already 10 cents higher than the Exxon across the street, so the upcharge seemed silly. For that reason, I don't really recommend you come here for the gas station or if you're in a rush. The upshot of going inside was a chance to use a restroom, get some snacks and damn, it's a gift shop! There's nothing really unique about the gifts, but it's a huge selection in everything Florida and knick knacky. This is the perfect spot when you are leaving the state and realize "Oh crap, all those people want souvenirs!" There were a variety of Florida themes- dolphins, beach, gators, palm trees. Each theme could be found in a variety of gifts like shot glasses, plates, snow globes, stuffed animals, paper weights, ashtrays, etc. So I honestly do give them props for the selection and making it a place you can stop to get something for everyone's preference. Outside there are mounds of oranges and other produce as well. Inside there was honey, jam and various candies. They also advertise boiled peanuts... which I am assuming is a Florida thing. I mean, I didn't do my research and ask a Floridian, but it was in every gas station so that's my new stereotype, I guess. The bathrooms got the job done and the woman at the counter kept everyone moving. They also have a tank full of baby gators that drew everyone's attention, so that was pretty cool. I did notice some older reviews were very upset about signs that lied about free orange juice. I suppose I could have missed it, but I saw no such advertising. I am pretty sure I would have noticed- free stuff is my jam! I guess that's an old issue. So to recap: You want to stare at baby gators? Sure, you can do that here. You want gas? Nah, go elsewhere. You want oranges? They got plenty! You want free orange juice? No! Stop spreading lies! You want boiled peanuts? Yeah, here and everywhere else, I guess. You just realized you are a terrible niece/coworker/friend/daughter/fight club member and forgot to get a souvenir for your uncle/boss/friend/mom/fight club member, oh no!!! Yep, this is your spot. read more

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There are a ton of Florida Citrus Centers along I-75 but I have always been partial to only 2 of them. Anytime I am visiting family in Gainesville I always find myself en route to Orlando to enjoy some type of theme park getaway. On the way back up I always stop at one of these centers to enjoy some fresh squeezed orange juice and look at the alligators. Some of the best OJ I have ever had in my entire life and I guess it's the simple things that make me enjoy my yearly Florida trips even more. I cannot wait to go back and see what they have to offer this summer!! read more

Florida Citrus Center Inc # 30 - Baby alligators for viewing while you shop for oranges - Candy Stores Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Service wasn't as good as the little one but the store was really neat and the gators were fine I don't know why everyone thinks they're terrified. Gators naturally just chill out wherever they are ok. read more

Waste of time some interesting stuff and "baby gators" their was 4 gators in a 40 gallon tank when they need at least 100 and 3 were dead In the tank with 1 crying and climbing on them horrible place and cashier walked in on my mom trying to use the bathroom when she was literally talking to my sister so u could hear them read more

I went out of my way to go to this Florida citrus center eight teen 05 and I tried the different oranges and picked out a bag saying are you sure they're OK and the girls said oh yes you will love them get in the car get on 75. On my way back to Michigan and they're all rotten try to call them. This is the second time it has happened. Don't bother going there. It might look OK you're better going to Costco. read more

2/4/22 very disappointed with quality of fruit There were moldy oranges in the single sections. I asked the cashiers if they could show me the latest fruit that was dropped off. They said they couldn't tell how fresh the fruit was that was in the bags. Desperate for fruit as gifts so I bought a bag of oranges & grapefruit - no way to check the contents. I did when I got home, yup moldy fruit in the oranges & & soft spots on grapefruit. Tossed both bags. Souvenirs were definitely cheap & were nothing to be happy to gift. I'm pissed. read more

They sale a lot of gift like shells and you can see baby allagators , i bought the most beautiful shell they have ! read more

Florida Citrus Center Inc # 30 - a crocodile resting on a rock - Candy Stores Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Run Run Run... aside from the fact it is $20 per bag. But when we opened the bag 6 of them are BAD!!!! The sample they put out is way fresher and tastier than the ones in the bag!!! Very dishonest place. read more

Easy access on and off the interstate. I stop for oranges and grapefruit I purchased five bags of oranges two bags of grapefruit. The samples they gave me were delicious Lee sweet not very pretty little off-season but they were delicious. I drove 900 miles and got home distributed my fruit to friends and family and found that almost half out of each bag were molded and rotten. There is no way to replace these I will never again purchase fruit that I cannot handpick. $100 thrown away for misrepresenting their fruit as being good I don't know where they got their samples from but they were not from my bags. Beware. Now I understand why they were not overly friendly as they were getting ready to cheat all their customers read more

I was clearly over charged. When I brought it to the cashiers attention she was very rude and called me a liar when I clearly showed her her mistake. A man came to assist and attempted to fix it. I was still over charged $14, I tried to show her but she still had an attitude. So my loss whatever. My niece then went back into the store to get a drink and she was bad mouthing me to other customers and other employees. She is very unprofessional I can see why the reviews on this location are so low. read more

Don't waste your time, keep rolling. The signs from the freeway are all lies, over priced and out of gas. read more

there ia no 12 foot gator...it's a fake. also, they only have one small 50 gallon tank with maybe 4-5 baby gators.....if you're planning on stopping to see gators, don't bother. The souvenir shop is nice if you're looking for last minute gifts. Also, the orange juice is not freshly squeezed, it comes from a gallon of concentrate.....I don't believe it's even Florida oranges‍. Overall, I believe they falsely advertise. read more

The cunt who's working with the horrible fucking attitude denied us our boiled peanuts that were STILL SITTING OUT but nonetheless she refused. read more

We just stopped here to get gas go to the bathroom and get oranges. I would've rated to place a 5 except the bathroom is a little dirty. The gas was reasonably priced and the oranges are in incredible value. Stop and get oranges!!!! read more

No free OJ like the sign stated above on the highway and not a lot of produce had signs on it. Lame !

A cheesy roadside stand that's advertised heavily on I-75. The knickknacks & gifts aren't super over priced, but a lot of them are just your typical Florida souvenir you can find in just about every store in the state. What I stopped for was some oranges! Had a sliver of each kind which helped me decide which one to buy. Temple oranges were my choice. It was $9.99 for a large bag. I ate one today and they are delicious! Anyway, I'm not sure if you can find them cheaper if your willing to drive around back roads but for a I-75 road tripper heading home wanting a last minute stop for some Florida oranges, this worked out just fine. Oh & bathrooms were clean so make sure to go before heading out on the road. read more

We stop each year here on our way back north. They always have friendly helpful staff. Greetings to us from everyone. Very helpful on types of oranges and offering samples of each. You can actually smell oranges when you get out of your car. Very clean inside the building and outside. Tons of cute gifts for every age. We like to pick up souvenirs for everyone back home from this location. I always find something I just have to purchase for me. Thank you for your patience and help with our purchases. Look forward to next years visit. read more

The peaches are amazing. Tons and tons of varieties of gifts. Staff was super friendly. Definitely will be back

We decided to stop here on our way back home to Chicago. Got a few last minute Florida gifts (good selection of the typical souvenirs) and sampled their oranges/fresh OJ. Overall clean, the lady who was working behind the counter was friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were pretty clean just a tad old, but everything worked and was stocked. It was also an added bonus to see baby gators. We will stop here again read more

Not baby gators. Regular baby caiman not native to Florida. Really expensive. Definitely a tourist trap. But convenient, off the interstate.

The chance to see baby gators was the only thing positive about this place. It was very dirty; an absolute dump. The fruit was bad, and the employees were worse. They were very rude and do a terrible job of keeping the place clean. When a man came in an asked the ladies at the counter if they had orange juice samples, she said, "Nah, we're out." and proceeded to do whatever she was doing without apologizing or anything. After staring at her in disbelief, he walked out shaking his head. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting, and were out of soap and toilet paper. I will never visit one of these centers again. read more

Don't bother stopping! The signs on the freeway and outside the building all advertise the fresh squeezed OJ. Once inside the sign on the cooler states "no juice until fall!" The OJ stand does not carry the product. Shameful! read more