Florida

12626 NW County Road 231, Gainesville, FL

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Cows, water buffaloes, pigs, bison, horses, donkeys, and turkeys

We are in two locations: Critter Creek and Critter Hills about 20 minutes drive from one another. Critter Creek has no age restriction, but Critter Hills requires visitors to be 4 years+ old. There are no age restrictions for public events at both locations.

We offer private tours, where guests can visit the animals, tour the sanctuary grounds, hear the animals' stories, and feed them treats. We also host a monthly farmers "moo-ket" on the first Sunday of each month (except for the summer months). The moo-kets features over 30 local 100% vegan/plant-based food trucks and arts/crafts vendors, and guests can visit the animals, feed them treats, and support local vegan businesses. Our moo-kets also feature a scavenger hunt (with prizes) for kids, as well as a kids' craft station.

We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and tours and moo-kets are a great way to raise funds for the sanctuary while allowing guests to visit and learn more about the animals and how to adopt a cruelty-free lifestyle. All proceeds from tours and moo-kets go directly back to the animals for items such as feed, medication, veterinary care, and other necessities.

Private tours are two hours long, and if guests book tours for both locations, it's four hours total.

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary's driving mission is to promote compassion for farm animals through rescue and education.

Our farmers moo-kets! You can meet the animals, enjoy delicious plant-based foods and desserts, and participate in a scavenger hunt and crafts at our craft station.

Guests should wear clothes they don't mind getting dirty, and closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Boots such as rain boots or muck boots are best during the rainy/muddy season, but sneakers are okay too... just make sure you don't mind them getting dirty! We suggest wearing sunscreen and bug repellent.

We are not open to the public daily, so tours require an appointment. Our tours start as early as 9:00 AM, and the spring, fall, and winter are the best times to visit if you want to avoid the Florida heat.

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Volunteers can help with morning feeding chores, gardening/weed pulling, and general grounds cleanup.

We are not open to the public daily. Visitation is by appointment only, or during scheduled events.

Private tours do require a set donation amount, and our moo-kets have a suggested $5 donation at entry. There is no family rate.

Our farmers moo-kets - check out our website to learn more

We are located about 20 minutes from downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida, which features art galleries and museums, including a children's museum. There are many state parks and springs as well.

Not at this time, but hope to in the future.

Yes. Non-vegan food items are not permitted on sanctuary grounds. This means no meat, dairy, eggs, gelatin, honey, etc., are allowed.

Pets are not permitted during tours, but dogs are welcome at our farmers moo-kets as long as they are on a leash.