My daughter (age 16) and I had an absolutely incredible experience. From the moment we arrived,…read moreElena and Lex made us feel welcome. It was like we were spending the day with old friends. Before the safari even started, Elena showed us around and introduced us to so many amazing animals. We saw two different species of otters, monkeys, lemurs, a tortoise, tiny deer, guinea pigs, pigs/boars, and even some very intimidating velociraptor-looking creatures (still not sure what those were, but wow). There were only three other people on our tour, so it truly felt like a private experience. Elena is an incredible storyteller. She is knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely kind. My daughter and I learned so much about the animals and the farm, and we were completely engaged the entire time. During the safari, we fed four different giraffes and saw deer, zebras, a cheetah, tapirs, warthogs, and a pygmy hippo. One of the giraffes, Kya, came back to us again so we could feed him more and he even let us scratch him, which was amazing. Then we got to feed the lemurs. There were about 30 of them who gently climbed all around us while we fed them grapes. They were so sweet and careful. Then Lex took us to feed the monkeys. We fed so many different kinds, and Lex was just as kind, knowledgeable, and engaging as Elena. He shared his background and how he started the ranch. They even have an adorable little gift shop to wrap up the visit. Elena and Lex truly could not have been more hospitable. We highly, highly recommend visiting.

Highly highly recommend this place!!!! The owners are so nice, well educated and well versed in all…read morethings animals.. they don't rush the tour at all. You get to feed the giraffes which is so fun!!!! You see so many different animals here, up close! Giraffes Zebras Deer Antelopes Ze-Donk (zebra + donkey) Cheetahs Monkeys - various kinds Ostriches Emus Otters Pigs Guinea pigs And more

Great place for a wedding. The barn is a good size and the staff was great. It's in the middle of…read moreno where but worth the drive.

We had the pleasure of attending a wedding at this beautiful venue. It is a hidden work of art just…read morenorth of Dade City. The route to the barn takes you through winding country roads of Old Florida. When you pull into the property, it immediately delights the eyes as the barn is just perfect in the middle of a field that has huge oak trees. The ceremony was setup underneath one of the pieces of natures artwork of an oak tree. White chairs and wood benches were partially under to. As the sun was starting to set, the ceremony began. No matter where the photographers stood, there was an amazing shot. After the ceremony, the guests were guided to the cocktail hour on the opposite side of the gigantic barn. High tops were nicely decorated. Drinks and finger food was displayed on two long tables. My kids along with many others were enjoying the wood swing under another oak tree. The grass was just the right length to not mess up your attire. Guests were having a wonderful time taking photos of the landscape. Now the moment we were all waiting for, entrance into the barn was well-worth the wait. When you walk in, the barn opens up into wood ceilings with huge chandeliers that romantically create the mood for the event. At the back of the barn, on the wall was a white sheer curtain lit was tiny lights. In front of that was the bridal party's table. In the back right corner was the bar. The back left corner was the DJ. In the middle of the barn were big round tables and several long tables. Everyone was allowed to pick their seating family style. The restrooms were decorated and extremely clean. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive to the guests. (I do not know if the venue has its own staff or if they were brought in with a caterer.) It was a wedding from dreams and fairy tales. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. I wish I had taken more pictures of the venue but I spent so much time taking pictures of my family at the venue. Even if you are not needing a place to rent for an event, you might want to use this farm for a photo shoot. It is that good. You have got to checkout their Facebook page.

We found The Dam Ranch after much online research. The owner, Kathy is a very kind lady. Our beef…read morewas ready before our pork but my husband was very anxious and drove the 7 hour round trip on a Saturday. We got 1/8 of a cow and couldn't be happier with the quality and flavor of this beef. It's wrapped, labeled and dated ready to go in your freezer. Our pork was ready 2 weeks later and we again are extremely pleased with both quality and flavor. I'm telling everyone I know because this price can't be beat for such quality meat to cook and serve.

I've been wanting a 1/4 share of a cow the longest. We found this one online through a friends…read morerecommendation. Our 1/4 had a nice variety of quality cuts. My photos are of the meats and some of the inventory I was jotting it down as I was putting it in the deep freezer but then I got distracted so there are a few more cuts of some of them

Five star rating for chance to view five well cared for grizzly bears in a clean, relaxed and…read morenatural setting. Viewing area on large parcel behind owners home. Not a circus show at all. Bears roam free to interact with owner by choice. Schedule at least one hour to view and learn about the five bears. The owner provides a few snacks to bears while talking about bear habitats, history of her family's interaction with bears, and the care they receive at University of Florida for medical visits twice annually. $10 donation requested per person. Facility includes a inside snack bar and one outside bathroom. Minimum walking in grassy area required from parking to viewing area. It was enjoyable to see the bears relaxed and playing in the watering holes.

Bearadise Ranch was amazing! This is the home of the famous Welde Bears. They have been around…read moresince 1926 and there are generations of them here. There are 14 bears and this ranch serves to educate those about bears and conserving their species. We took a tour for $12 and were able to see them and learn more about them. Our tour guide Monica was very personable and taught us a lot. It was fun to see the bears happy and playing and frolicking with each other. I'm so happy I found this! It was a great experience that I would highly recommend!

Usually buy my cattle Bahia rolls here, but they sold me a poor quality roll with tons of manure…read morewrapped inside. My cattle never touched it so I clip a small part to look deeper into the roll. This is probably their supplier's fault, I hope they get things straighten out. It sucks when you pay for crap.

From the owner: Raney Cattle Sales specializes selling all types of cattle, from small calves up to full grown cows…read moreand bulls as well as 4-H and FFA show calf prospects. We offer a stress free experience where we show you everything we have where you can choose the cattle that you want. We want our customers to find the type cattle they are looking for, if we don't have what they are looking for we will do out best to find it for them. We also sell quality cattle feed, mineral and several different types of hay. Customer satisfaction is very important to us here at Raney Cattle Sales.

My daughter has been scared of animals the majority of her life. She started spending time at…read moreCheyne Ranch for their camps and clubs and it has helped her get over her fears. Now she loves going to the Ranch. Her experiences there have really helped open her up to more outdoor and physical activities. Historically she was a tv baby. Now she's much more outgoing and rounded. Thank you Mrs. Sally.

What a great visit!! A beautiful setting and Brenda is a plethora of Alpaca information…read more The Alpaca are healthy and beautiful. They are well kept and clean. As much as our granddaughters wanted to hug and snuggle them, they are just not that kind of animal. Brenda has trained some that you can pet on their neck or shoulders and they will eat from your hand. She will set you up with some chow and a lesson on how to feed and what to expect. Tours are early when the Alpaca are hungry and cool. The gift shoppe is wonderful. Something for everyone with great gifts for all seasons. This is not only for kids. Bring friends from out of town, first dates, etc. Fun for all. Book a visit today.

Great experience. When you're looking for the entrance make sure you continue down tarpon springs…read moreroad just pass where you see the first golden spirit alpaca farm sign on the fence. Literally a minute past that on your right you will see the red brick entrance about 3ft tall on each side. The guest entrance sign should be on the outside of the brick. It was a little hard to find at first. Wouldn't recommend bringing children under 5 just because you end up watching your kids more than you do enjoying the experience. Would also recommend going during the cooler seasons of the year. Went in May and it felt like 100 degrees out! Brenda knows her stuff - she's the owner. Place was super beautiful! I'd recommend this place!