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About the Petting Zoo:
The River Ranch Petting Zoo is part of the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, located in River Ranch, Florida. It’s a great place for families with young children to get up close and interact with a variety of friendly farm animals.
The petting zoo provides a clean and well-maintained environment for the animals. While the exact species may vary, visitors can expect to see common farm animals like goats, ponies, donkeys, chickens, and cows. More exotic animals like deer, wallabies, pheasants, and even a pot-bellied pig might also be present.
Services:
- Animal Encounters:Â Get up close to a variety of farm animals in a safe and controlled environment. Learn about the different animals and their unique characteristics.
- Feeding Opportunities:Â Depending on the petting zoo’s policy, you might be able to purchase food to feed the animals. This can be a fun and interactive experience for children.
- Educational Programs:Â Some petting zoos may offer educational programs or talks about the animals. These programs can provide a deeper understanding of the animals’ needs and habitats.
Types of Animals:
- Horses
- Cows
- Ponies
- Mules
- Goats
- Donkeys
- Chickens
- Deer
- Wallaby
- Pheasants
- Potbelly pig
Directions:
River Ranch Petting Zoo is located at River Ranch, FL 33867, United States.
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VeePhoenix
5 months agoThe resort is beautiful, and there is lots to do, but the Petting Zoo was our least favorite experience. The enclosures for the animals are too small, especially the ones at the front, where they keep 4 donkeys in one tiny enclosure, with barely any room to turn around. The pony ride mechanism was very impactful to our young kids, who saw the ponies attached to the metal wheel as very cruel Hopefully with the new safari area, there can be some improvements to the animals' life conditions.
Gray Reyes Reyes
2 years agoCustomers service here is AMAZING to say the least CHay was our concierge and she was so helpful and attentive.. they have tons of fun and relaxing activities for any age group . I didnt give 5 stars for 2 reasons. The places to get food very limited. And the bed in our wagon was uncomfortable for me . But maybe someone else would find it just right. If you plan on visiting make sure u make reservations for activities. They will sell out
Joel Makielski
4 years agoWe went on a trail ride with the horses and it was great. The staff was helpful, knowledgeable and kind. For us, going in the morning worked out well to keep us and the horses from being out in the heat and we were able to go on and enjoy the rest of our day. Darby was a blessing to have on the way with us as she was able to share alot of insight on the trip. Highly recommend.
Bill B
2 years agoVery nice! Lots of goats, ponies, donkeys, chickens, deer, a wallaby, pheasants, and a potbelly pig in a well kept environment. The kids loved the place!
Jamie DeRita
2 years agoThis is such a great place. Tons of animals that are very well taken care of. Enjoyed every minute