Lake/Sumter County

Animal Encounters

This page lists places in the Lake County and Sumter County, Florida area where kids can interact with or observe animals including: pets, farm animals, zoo animals and animals in the wild.
Kids Lake County and Sumter County: Animal Encounters - Fun 4 Lake Kids
Listings
Alpacas by CBRB

We are Now Open Daily Mon-Sun Tours by Advance Appointment . Hrs. 10am-2pm Donation: $5.00 per pe ...

24498 SE Highway 450, Umatilla, FL, 32784
Avian Reconditioning Center

Raptor conservation, education, rehabilitation, and falconry. Open to the public Saturdays, 10AM - 3 ...

323 Lester Road, Apopka, FL, 32712
Bella's Little Farm - Mobile Petting Zoo

Bella's Little Farm is a mobile petting zoo based in north central Florida, serving lake, Marion, Se ...

C.A.R.E. Foundation

The CARE Foundation provides non-releasable animals with safe, permanent homes, and educates the pub ...

4609 W. Ponkan Road, Apopka, FL, 32712
Chase Rescue Sanctuary

Provide rescue and sanctuary for exotic animals. Specializing in primates, tortoises and large birds ...

SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL, 33597
Discovery Gardens

The Discovery Gardens are located at the UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Center. It is situated on a ...

1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL, 32778
Florida Bass Conservation Center

The Florida Bass Conservation Center is at the site of the old Richloam Hatchery and is the major fr ...

3583 CR 788, Webster, FL, 33597
Florida International Teaching Zoo

The Florida International Teaching Zoo promotes public education through conservation and reproducti ...

7725 FL 48, Bushnell, FL, 33513
Florida Scrub-Jay Trail, The

The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is dedicated to increase awareness of the need to restore habitat for sc ...

11490 Montevista Road, Clermont, FL, 34711
Great Florida Birding Trail

This 2,000-mile, self-guided highway trail connects and unifies 515 birding and wildlife viewing sit ...

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

The most spectacular and unique environmental sanctuary in all of Central Florida. Open Fri.-Sun. fr ...

2803 Lust Road, Apopka, FL, 32703
Lil Bit of Life Farm

We are an Urban Farm and our 4 legged friends educate, improve motor skills, build confidence, teach ...

2920 Robie Ave, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
LunaSea Alpaca Farm

Raising Suri Alpacas in the lovely hills of Central Florida. We offer farm tours by appointment wher ...

18810 Lone Dove Ln, Clermont, FL, 34715
Nunan Butterfly Garden

The Nunan Butterfly Garden is home to many species of pollinators, birds and animals, who are attrac ...

1995 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
Oakland Nature Preserve

Experience the wonder and beauty of native Florida 365 days a year! Trails are open from sunrise to ...

747 Machete Trail, Oakland, FL, 34760
Orlando Cat Cafe

Imagine relaxing with that steaming cup of Minch Coffee or tea while watching the playful antics or ...

532 Cagan Park Avenue, Clermont, FL, 34714
Showcase of Citrus

A family owned and operated Estate cultivating over 70 varieties of citrus. The Showcase of Citrus i ...

15051 Frank Jarrell Rd, Clermont, FL, 34714
Swamp Girl Adventures

Swamp Girl Adventures Reptile Rehabilitation is a licensed wildlife rescue team focused on the care ...

The Lazy H

Horse and Hobby Farm. Offering Toddler Times and Farm Fun throughout the year. Also offers Horsebac ...

23708 County Road 44a, Eustis, FL, 32736
Trout Lake Nature Center

Central Florida's Trout Lake Nature Center is a 230 acre wildlife preserve located near the southern ...

520 East County Rd 44, Eustis, FL, 32726
Uncle Donald's Farm

Where else can you milk a goat, pet a bristly pig, touch a chicken, or feed a cow? Since 1980 this f ...

2713 Griffin Avenue, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
WoodStock Stables

Established in the Year 2010, our goal is to provide unique livestock experiences to the public, eit ...

4600 Sadler Road, Apopka, FL, 32712
Zoo Mom Science

Zoo Mom Science,LLC is a mobile enterprise providing a variety of animal encounters and science work ...