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Ocala Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Ocala, Florida, United States
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The Petting Zoo Ocala
The Petting Zoo Ocala has a variety of farm animals for petting, feeding and viewing, and these include alpacas, llamas, goats, pigs, horses, sheep, ducks, donkeys, emus, peacocks and more, come for a magical walk through the barn and meet them. There's also a picnic area, and pony rides are available, as well as camel rides on the weekend, plus they have a bounce house play area, it's the perfect kid friendly setting. The Petting Zoo Ocala is ideal for groups, school field trips and birthday parties with decorated tables including pony rides and feed for the animals, come for a unique and memorable birthday and visit.
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