Polk City, Florida: Luxury Outdoor Animal Encounters & Safaris

This 2–2.5 hour small-group tour is built around access and story. Join Lex Salisbury, president and CEO of Giraffe Ranch, for an informal ride in an electric 4WD Cybertruck across a working 47-acre preserve. The format is conversational: you ride along on daily rounds, stopping to safely feed animals and hear conservation stories drawn from Lex’s 45 years of international zoo and conservation work.

What sets this apart is the combination of intimacy and systems-level detail: guests see how the ranch produces most of its own electricity with solar power and gain behind-the-scenes insight into species care and ranch operations. The tour emphasizes close, controlled encounters and learning; stops, route, and animal access are subject to animal temperament and operational needs.

The Adventure Package at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch is a curated, private guided tour designed to combine a short, hands-on itinerary with purposeful support for animal care. Estimated at 60–90 minutes, the package includes direct encounters with sloths, capybaras, and southern tamanduas. Operators note that proceeds go back into animal care, enclosure updates, and feeding — a clear conservation-support element built into the visit.

Visits are reservation only and geared to groups who want multiple species in a condensed timeframe. The operator allows booking add-ons during checkout, so guests can tailor the visit. The experience is framed for all ages, with the requirement that minors be accompanied by an adult for hands-on elements.

The Zookeeper VIP Package is Moore Exotic Animal Ranch’s broadest offering: an all-inclusive visit that bundles the private guided tour with every hands-on animal encounter currently available. Estimated at 90 minutes to 2 hours, it is promoted as the best value for guests who want to 'do it all' in a single, private session.

Like other sanctuary packages, visits are by reservation only and the operator highlights that ticket proceeds support animal feeding and habitat improvements. The package suits those who prefer a single, extended visit rather than multiple short add-ons; minors must be accompanied at all times during hands-on interactions.

The drive-thru safari is a one-hour guided tour that keeps guests in their own vehicles while moving through expansive pastures. The reserve emphasizes space: visitors can expect to see herds and a broad mix of species — the operator lists over 450 animals across 50+ species — while learning about animal care, breeding, and conservation efforts from guides.

This is the lowest-contact, most socially distanced option and is marketed for all ages. Tours are reservation only, and operators caution that because animals roam large pastures, specific sightings cannot be guaranteed. Notable pricing detail included by the operator: $175 for the experience as listed in their public highlights.

The Explorer Package focuses on a trio of species — kangaroos, Patagonian cavies, and skunks — and pairs a full guided sanctuary walk with those hands-on encounters. The operator frames the package as a 60–90 minute private experience, with options to add other animal encounters during checkout for a longer visit.

As with other sanctuary offerings, the Moore Exotic Animal Ranch notes that proceeds support animal care and facility upkeep. The package is presented as family-friendly, with the standard requirement that minors be accompanied by an adult during hands-on portions.

The Private Guided Tour is a crowd‑free way to experience the sanctuary at your own pace. During the estimated 60–90 minute visit, your personal guide walks only you and your guests around the property, providing feeding opportunities and interpretation at each stop.

This option is well suited to guests who want a tailored experience and the ability to add special hands-on encounters during checkout. The operator reiterates that ticket proceeds support animal care, and notes the requirement that minors be accompanied at all times during hands-on interactions.