Looking for family fun especially for the kids on the northern part of the Treasure Coast? Do you…read morealso want that family fun to technically be free as there is no admission fee? Well look no further than LaPorte Farms. Located in the Roseland area of the Treasure Coast which meets up with the southern most point of the Space Coast, LaPorte Farms (which I will shorthand to LaPorte) is an open farm consisting of a wide array of animals to see and activities to do. Designed in which everything can be seen or experience in one or two hours tops sans any major events, LaPorte is both entertaining and educational, especially for children. Starting with the animals, there are plenty of pens and large birdcage enclosures featuring many kinds of animals of both domestic farm life and... well... more "exotic" farm life. They have horses, chickens, and pigs, but also have llamas, turtles, bearded lizard, and lemurs. To add to the fun, they have named some of their animals as seen on their "Critters" Tab on their official website. Next, the activities are catered towards children and overall family experience. On site, there is a little library where you can "leave a book, take a book." This is definitely an excellent way to prepare for the Reading Challenge LaPorte hosts. Plenty of photo opportunities to be made which includes photography props including a face-cutout picture board and a "jailhouse." There is a section for little kids to ride spring rocking horses, which is a toy I haven't seen in ages. Finally off the top of my head, there are also pony rides and train rides for $5.00 per kid to partake in. Outside of the basic on site activities, LaPorte hosts many events including fishing tournaments and summer camps. They are often active in their community via their non-profit, Friends of LaPorte Farms. As a matter of fact, as of the publication of this review, LaPorte recently won the business of the month given to them by the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce. Finally, the main house, sells food, drink, and gifts. Guests can buy packets of food to feed the critters on the farm (no outside food please), packages of eggs laid from their hens, and even honey and soap from other local businesses LaPorte are friends with. The two unique "events" the main house has is the Reading Challenge in which families can sign up their kids to partake in, and the "Pray for the Troops" box filled with toy soldiers. Overall, LaPorte is a very fun place to visit with the family. I expect such a place would be interesting to see during certain holidays such as 4th of July and Christmas. Gives reason to return for guests. For now, giving LaPorte four out of five stars. Everything is excellent, but the fifth star shall be earned if LaPorte is consistent. P.S. - LaPorte Farms is one of the locations to visit in the Treasure Coast Kids Quest for Indian River County. Families can go to the official website and/or obtain a passport from the main house at LaPorte or the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce. At each location, passholders have to complete a task or mission. At LaPorte, you need to take a picture with Baby Girl the zebra.

We will definitely be back!…read more Admission is free, donations are appreciated. This adorable Farm has so many animals. Horses, birds, lemurs, turtles, goats, chickens, turkeys, and more! There are signs to show how much things are. They also have food to feed the animals available for purchase. There is a $2 fee for credit cards. If you bring cash you can avoid that. The staff was nice. My daughter went on the horse ride. It was $5

Please believe what you read. These people will take your money & cancel the event or over-promise…read morethe experience, while not showing an ounce of customer service in trying to make it right. I live 3 hours away and purchased an experience for my family to enjoy while in the area overnight. The night before, they informed me by email that they would be canceling "due to weather". After multiple attempts to call them to discuss, I had to go back-and-forth with a very rude woman via email. I explained that because we had come from out of town we were willing to come "rain or shine", noting that their website states they operate "rain or shine". She cited lightning as the reason they would be closing, which would be completely understandable if it weren't the freaking night before and you don't know that there will be lightning at that time. Due to their complete lack of consideration, I attempted to dispute their charge with my credit card company and the "farm" refuted it, stating I had purchased a nonrefundable ticket. Obviously that is a fact, but THEY canceled the event (based on the reviews, I should have paid attention to prior to purchasing, this is a common tactic of theirs ) with no reasonable alternative. $200 down the drain, but I will not be quiet about it.

When I saw this place I booked immediately - I couldn't resist and it was so good for my soul. The…read moreplace is very serene and calming even with all the screaming babies. The drive was a little ways from Orlando but worth every mile. I really enjoyed feeding the goats and cuddling them. There is limited bottle feeding so make sure to book early on the website and bring cash if you want to purchase additional feed as I lost cell service. The young ladies here were the sweetest, very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I'm convinced that a couple baby goats are definitely in my future.

Lots of fun. The guided petting zoo was super fun and had many cute animals to feed. They took us…read moreover in a hay ride that was pretty cool. Our guide on this tour was charming and obviously had a good relationship with all the animals there. The horseback riding was also a blast. The ride was peaceful and our guide looked over all the riders and animals with care. She allowed us to go at our own pace and enjoy our ride. We will definitely be back!

This place is really neat. All of the animals are rescues and the owners take great pride in making…read moresure the animals are well kept. Highly recommend this place.

Came on 4/2. This was our second trip and even better than the first time. Kids loved the hands…read moreon with the tarantula, gator, skunk, and snakes. Seminole presentation was also great and the boat tour. Fun time, will come back

My brother and I visited Jungle Adventures for my birthday recently and had a great time. It's such…read morean authentic and classic Florida experience. They have so many different animals to spend time viewing and feeding. The types of animals you will get to see are turtles, a lynx, a Florida panther, goats, raccoon, birds, tortoises, lemur, macaque, obviously alligators of all sizes and more. We attended the show hosted and guided by Alex who was very informative and great at her job. She brought out various animals for us to hold and pet while talking about each one and the ability to answer any questions that came her way. We got to experience animals up close and personal that we would never have the opportunity to outside of being in the wild. Alex also led the alligator feeding show with the same level of professionalism and intellect as the indoor animal show. I highly recommend watching the gator feeding, they can get about half their huge bodies out of the water and they know their given names. In addition to the animal shows, Alex also led the boat tour. Absolutely get on the water and cruise around, don't sweat which side of the boat to sit on because you will get to experience both sides of the shoreline during the cruise. There is also a jungle nature trail to walk through that takes you through a real Florida swamp where you will see gators up close in their natural habitat and other animals like frogs, lizards and anything else that may exist in that environment. Becca at the front register was very sweet and helpful and was even willing to go out of her way to snap a few photos of us on my phone when we asked her to. The gift shop has tons of stuff to purchase as a souvenir and they also have drinks and snacks as well as an indoor seating area to cool off if it gets too hot out. I highly recommend you visit and support Jungle Adventures if you want to experience the quickly disappearing old and authentic Florida us Floridians love and want to preserve.

When visiting the Oceanside Farmer's Market at Humiston Park in Vero Beach, don't forget to stop in…read moreand see Billy and Tiere at Carlsward Farm. From homemade soap, lip baum and lotions to goat milk and fresh eggs, they are sure to become a fast favorite. "Tropical Monkey Farts," "Rugged," and "Hey Dude" - they are among the soap favorites at home. As for lip baum, it's Juicy Mango and Vanilla. Carlsward Farms has a number of different varieties to chose from. They are also "holiday" specific depending on the time of year. My youngest daughter and I recently visited Carlsward Farms itself and she wanted to adopt one of the Nigerian dwarf goats. I'm like, "no, Rebecca - we aren't adopting any goats." As for the farm, the Brown family homestead has been around for decades. From dairy goats, chickens and other farm animals - to freshly grown vegetables - it's a cool place to visit. Five stars to Carlsward Farms in Vero Beach. A small family business that deserves some attention. William E. Lewis Jr. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Visited their booth today at the wine and ale trail and picked up some awesome soap and a lotion…read morebar, I must refer to the CBD lotion bar as a miracle stick. I have suffered from osteoarthritis for several years, have bulging discs and spend most days in pain. I have taken opioids for pain but I don't want to take pills the rest of my life, I use sea extracts to relieve pain, which are expensive and sleep with a heating pad every night because the pain is severe; I refer to it as "screaming" I purchased the CBD lotion bar today and late in the afternoon my pain was severe so I rubbed the stick on my neck, within 45 seconds the pain was gone; I couldn't believe it, it lasted for hours. I am going to bed without my heating pad. I Can't remember the last time that happened. To be in constant pain every day and then to suddenly be pain free is something I'm still trying to believe. If you have pain of any kind you have to try this. I can't believe how fast and how well it works. Pain free without heat or medication, it's miraculous.

the goat yoga was so much fun ! the farm is absolutely beautiful as well and the workers are very…read more helpful

BAAAAA!!! These…read morebaby goats were goated! my experience here was fantastic and I wasn't even focused on doing yoga because they were just so dang cute here OMG. The instructor was funny and let us get in positions so the goats would stand on our backs. I miss Chai, that was my fav little baby goat. The best part, they gave us an in-depth tour of the farms after and we got to see other cute animals. If you're looking for a unique activity to do in Orlando, def book with them!!

Great farm tour and we were able to feed some animals too! Great tour guide who was very…read moreinformative!

We went to Green Acres Farm or Oviedo a couple of months ago. It is a small farm where you can pet…read moresome of the animals. My 2 year old loved it and recently saw some pics of the experience and told me she wants to go again. I also enjoyed it a lot as I got to pick up some chickens and pet them. Fed a cow, chickens and goats. Saw bunnies, chicks, turkeys and pigs. While the experience was about an hour for us, they do let you know that it might be a bit more or less depending on engagement with the animals. Visit requires a donation, but they don't ask for a specific amount. You have to contact them via facebook and schedule the visit. It was pretty easy for us to schedule it. Owner is very responsive and was so awesome with my little girl when we visited. Definitely want to visit again!

We reserved the farmhouse for one night. We had a wonderful time wandering the farm and feeding the…read moreanimals. The farmhouse was very clean and extremely comfortable. It was funny having pigs under the house sleeping. I sat on the porch and listened to them snore, it was a riot. I've never heard a pig snore. The very best part was the look on my sisters face when she got to do the cow cuddle with the highland cows. It was a special surprise for her. Thank you Elaine for making our visit wonderful. We will be back.

I've been to Rooterville Animal Sanctuary twice, and both visits were totally worth the 2 hour…read moredrive from Orlando. The animals are well taken care of, the people working there are so nice and helpful and booking a highland cow cuddling session was amazing. You can even stay on site if you want that real "outdoorsy" experience - but it's perfect even for a quick day trip. Can't wait to come back again!

LunaSea Alpaca Farm was such a fun and adorable experience. You get to pet, feed, and even do yoga…read morewith baby alpacas! The alpacas are incredibly cute and friendly, and a lot of the time is spent interacting with them, taking photos, and just enjoying being around the animals. We had a great time hanging out with the alpacas and loved how laid-back and welcoming the atmosphere was. Even if you're not into yoga or have never done it before, don't let that intimidate you. The yoga portion is very beginner friendly and definitely takes a backseat to the alpacas themselves. It's really more about enjoying the experience, laughing, and spending time with these adorable animals than getting in a serious workout. Great experience that I'd love to do again.

I visited the farm to do painting with the alpacas. I was excited for the art which was an alpaca…read morewearing a flower crown. We were introduced to some of the alpacas while waiting for the rest of the guests arrived. We were led into the pen area where a few tables were set up and the canvas was pre sketched with the outline of the alpacas body. We then were asked to go up and pick out our paint colors to get added to our plates. The instructor was great. She was so sweet and walked everyone through the painting step by step. She was so artistic and really helped everyone bring their piece to life. The alpacas are adorable. They were fun to feed and watch play with eachother. Just have to be careful they don't snatch your plate with paint on it away (which did happen to someone). But the staff was quick to come in, bring new paint, and help fix the art piece. I removed 1 star from the owner King's unkind words and storytelling. We sat in our painting class and divulged very unbecoming details about him and his wife's marriage. He proceeded to refer to her as an "old hag" many times. He shared too much personal information and it was extremely uncomfortable to sit and listen to.

Mrs Mango and Company has been a part of my cancer journey for the past year and a half, and I…read morehonestly can't say enough good things about them. From day one, they have treated me like family and shown genuine care and concern for me as a person -- not just another customer. Their knowledge, kindness, and willingness to help have meant more than words can say. The atmosphere inside and out is warm, welcoming, and peaceful -- you truly feel right at home the moment you walk in. Whether you're looking for herbs, teas, tinctures, local honey, or guidance on your health journey, this is a place filled with caring people who truly want to help. I highly recommend Mrs Mango and Company to anyone looking for quality products and even better people.

Mrs Mangos has been on my list of shops to visit for a very long time. I live 30 miles away, so I…read moreput it off for far too long. The shop is unique and eclectic. They have EVERYTHING one could want. Herbal teas and remedies, crystals, soaps, jewelry. What a delight! It took me years to get there, but I'll be back within weeks! The dark chocolate covered crystalized ginger has become my favorite way to treat myself right! The proprietors are knowledgable and friendly. They LISTEN. Great people, great place.