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    Lions, Tigers & Bears

    32 Reviews
    #7 of 22 things to do in Arcadia
    Features Animals
    Nature & Wildlife Areas, Nature & Parks
    9801 NE Bahia Ct, Arcadia, FL 34266-1401
    +1 863-494-0054
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    “Charged more than advertised”

    Now, I do understand that all money raised goes to feed the animals. My issue was the fact that... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    cathyhM5942KF
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    Orlando
    “Not a 'Tourist Trap"”

    This place is nearly impossible to find. There is no sign on the highway, and the access road... read more

    Reviewed 11 June 2017
    Dave H
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    North Port, Florida
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    4.5
    32 reviews
    • Excellent67%
    • Very good21%
    • Average9%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible3%
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    “exotic animals” (7 reviews)
    “personal tour” (3 reviews)
    “feed the animals” (3 reviews)
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    9801 NE Bahia Ct, Arcadia, FL 34266-1401
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    "exotic animals"
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    "personal tour"
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    "feed the animals"
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    "worth the trip"
    in 3 reviews
    "dinner safari"
    in 2 reviews
    "open house"
    in 2 reviews
    "the owner"
    in 4 reviews
    "donation"
    in 7 reviews
    "zoo"
    in 6 reviews
    "rescue"
    in 4 reviews
    "pets"
    in 3 reviews
    "volunteers"
    in 3 reviews
    "sanctuary"
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    "stories"
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    "panthers"
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Charged more than advertised

    Now, I do understand that all money raised goes to feed the animals. My issue was the fact that they advertised $10 for adults on their website under events for their Open House Easter Weekend, but yet said it was $15 for adults when we...More

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    Reviewed 11 June 2017 via mobile
    Not a 'Tourist Trap"

    This place is nearly impossible to find. There is no sign on the highway, and the access road (Ernest St.) is at the back of the Arcadia Stockyard auction complex parking lot. About 500ft. in, you'll hit a "driveway" on the right which is labeled...More

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    Reviewed 8 May 2017
    Very Good experience,.

    Guided tour was very informative, the animals are rescued, and are being well looked after. There was a good variety of animals there and are being well looked after.

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    Reviewed 26 April 2017
    Great Place

    These people are doing their best to provide these animals with a safe habitat to live. Please support them by visiting. They are a 501(c)(3) and need your help. Very knowledgeable about the animals and caring.

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    Reviewed 24 April 2017
    A great experience

    We visited here in April. There were three of us and we had our own personal tour. Our tour guide was well informed about the animals and interacted with many through the fence of their enclosures so we could see them up and about. The...More

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    Reviewed 17 April 2017
    Wonderful !

    This place is great - the drive in might make you think differently but it's well worth it . Our tour was just myself,my husband and another family with three girls.It really gives you the opportunity to see the animals,ask questions and hear all their...More

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    Reviewed 29 March 2017
    Informative

    They are a rescue for exotic animals and it was very interesting, It is operated on donations, no government assistance. The volunteers are local folks.

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    Reviewed 20 March 2017 via mobile
    Worthwhile

    Nice, clean wildlife refuge with lions, tigers, bears, howler monkeys, peacocks, and other animals. Way out in the middle of nowhere, but worth it. We will be doing their dinner safari, where you feed the animals, then have a light supper at the owners' place.

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    Reviewed 18 January 2017
    KIDS & I LOVED IT!

    We thoroughly enjoyed this place. I have lived in this town for over 10 years and never knew this gem existed. We did a tour which turned out to be just us. The owner/ caretaker was wonderful and a wealth of knowledge. Able to get...More

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    Reviewed 13 October 2016
    A must see for any animal lover-wonderful experience, great guide, animals are outstanding-don't miss this one!

    It was a great place to visit seeing all the wild animals and hearing their stories-our guide was excellent-we walked to each area without any problem-very interesting-they also offer dinners at certain times have not done this but sounds very unique.

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    Déborah L
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    I believe it is. But here is the number 8634940054.
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    27 October 2015|
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    The Feeding Tours are by appointment. You need 10-20 people or they can group you with another group depending on availability. No children under 12! Give Lynne a call to book!
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