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Children's Animal Park (Petting Zoo)
Type: Family Friendly, Free Attractions
10Best Says
It may seem a bit odd to have a children's petting zoo in a jail, but Key West is known for doing things a little differently. The detention center (on Stock Island) was made to withstand a category... Read More
It may seem a bit odd to have a children's petting zoo in a jail, but Key West is known for doing things a little differently. The detention center (on Stock Island) was made to withstand a category five hurricane, and since the evacuation area was not being used for anything else, the farm was started in 1994 and began taking in homeless animals. One of the more unusual animals is a 100-pound African spurred tortoise named Albert who's joined by three others of the same species. The farm is also home to Snowflake the white alpaca, Wilbur the pig, Mo the sloth, Kelsie the lemur, Angus the bull and more. The farm is open, free of charge, the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Groups may tour by appointment.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Claudia Miller
Key West Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "Try to get a photo with Molasses the sloth, aka Mo, who is the star of the park."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The Children's Animal Farm has a menagerie of animals from alpacas to alligators that visitors can see, feed, pet and hold all for free.
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