for $20 it was a great thing to do especially in Williston the lady that does the presentation…read moreactually has been there since 86 and you need to really listen to her presentatio. los of good information about wildlife in general and how the change in habitats is affecting so many animals. i want to go back and do the day thing with the do you have a lot to take care of 67 acres so they charge to feed the elephants and things like that but I think it's money well spent

They really treat these creatures like human family. Was such an experience. Got to ride and feed…read morethem. There is so much room for them to roam more than any lame Zoo. They have a thing where you can bathe them. The people who run this are amazing. I know they have been through alot over the years and goad they are able to keep moving forward one giant paw at a time.

This is the perfect place to take a child under 6 years old. There are play houses, games, dress up…read morecostumes and room for a party. My granddaughter loved playing there today. The other children played well together and the parents were all like a little village. The only thing that I was concerned about was the lack of attention by the attendant. She was a normal teenager and on her phone most of the time we were there. I'd definitely take my granddaughter back again.

We stumbled across this place by accident yesterday, and we were so glad we did! Everything was…read morefantastic, the staff was friendly, the facility was clean, it was only $14 for my four year old to play for two hours, and my husband and I were free- I don't know where else you can go to an unlimited toy Playland for under $20! There was so much to do there, there's literally something for EVERY kid- my daughter was busy the entire time. I have nothing bad to say about this place, we can't wait to go back!

I came to Tuscawilla Park expecting a nice place to take a walk, and instead discovered I was…read morewandering through a little piece of Ocala history. The park dates back to 1916, when the city purchased the original 10 acres surrounding what was then known as Howse Spring. The Ocala Woman's Club helped transform the area with landscaping, huge oaks and magnolias, and even created Victory Way as a memorial to Marion County residents who served in World War I. Those historic brick entrance pillars are still standing, which I thought was a pretty cool detail to stumble across while simply walking around. Today the park has Lake Tuscawilla, walking paths, fishing, playgrounds, sports areas, public art and an amphitheater, so there is more here than meets the eye. I especially liked discovering how the park connects to the surrounding historic neighborhood, because suddenly you're not just walking around a park, you're walking through a piece of old Ocala. It's peaceful, historic and easy to explore, with just enough going on to keep a curious person wandering.

I always love walking around this park and today was just an enjoyable day walking with my son…read moregetting in a few laps around the lake trying to get my health back on track. Afterwards we went and I took some pictures because I could never resist the beauty in this little park in our little big city of Ocala! Come visit take a walk and remember right across is Midtown Station where yo can easily enjoy some coffee and some delicious food.

It's a simple operation; laundry in the barn and land to park with septic under a very old mature…read moreoak tree. They had a picnic table and umbrella available for use which was nice to enjoy at sunset and for breakfast outside. It's an active private farm so we enjoyed seeing the animals in the fields. Super private space and peaceful. Little local town is 5 mins to anything we needed with Winn Dixie and a CVS there. It took about 20 mins to get to off the main hwy 75. We were there to enjoy WEC and the nature preserves and manatees for the month as a break from winter. Compared to the RV parks at three times the price this delivered for us but we don't need the shuffleboard and neighbors next door!

This is my summary review of Golden Ocala as a whole (the individual quadrants aren't available to…read morereview as particular establishments). Please bear with me as I try to guide you through life at Golden Ocala. Home/Villa Rentals: 5 stars! Amazing accommodations for a really reasonable price. Whenever we have larger groups of people visiting this is our first choice. Comparable to a nice hotel, the beautiful villas are lush and abundant in size, with beautiful furniture and full GO access. Spa: 4 stars! I love the massages here and I am a regular during the winter months. The front desk can be a bit slow, but this is mostly due to their faulty technology. The staff member are all super nice. I give 5 stars for the services but 3 stars for the prices, which were recently increased. Worth it for me but definitely on the pricey side. Fitness: 4 stars! Best part is, the fitness center usually isn't too busy. They have some great equipment but could use a few more cardio machines. More space for floor exercises and a few more unique guided classes could up the ante. Tennis Club: 4 stars! 6 Well maintained, gorgeous clay courts. It can be a bit of a hassle to get ahold of the staff (unless you have their cell #) the tennis desk usually isn't receptive to phone calls. Love the women's clinic they offer for members. Lessons are also available and I've had mostly positive experiences with the coaches. Pool: 5 stars! Gorgeous pool- it's so picturesque, located adjacent to the spa and fitness center. Enjoy a drink poolside and take lots of photos. It's definitely instagram worthy! AND you can bring your dog. Pool Food: 3 stars! Decent variety of food, but I've had some pretty sub-par service here. We eat here occasionally for lunch, but the service really could use some improvements. Once, they even refused to add tomatoes to my Caesar salad because "it wasn't on the menu like that" Raspberries: 4.5 stars! Fine dining situated on the upper floor of the gorgeous clubhouse. I love the food and the company here. The staff is outstanding and really take their time to know and love regular patrons like me. The dauphanise potatoes are amazing. Epic Caesar salad, great bread, potent drinks, high end wine list, excellent menu features (flatbread of the week etc) I love dining here! The kitchen staff can sometimes be a bit slow, but this year (so far) I've had nothing but great experiences. Golf: TBD I'm not a golfer! The course is beautiful to walk and the greens seem to be kept in pristine condition. Security: 3.5 stars! The staff mostly consists of retirees working occasional hours. They aren't the most respectful and fail to remember who I am sometimes. Equestrian: TBD can't wait to see The World Equestrian Center South once it's completed. The original equestrian center at GO isn't quite what I would pursue, but the new facility looks grandiose. Overall I love Golden Ocala! A few minor things could be improved. In my 10+ years living here in the winter months and being involved in the dining, social, tennis, and spa scenes, I have had a mostly great experience. A few faux pas and minor altercations with certain staff members have been forgotten and far surpassed by positive interactions. Note: Golden Ocala is a member's only club. They offer social memberships but otherwise you must be member, (or family of one) to enjoy their accommodations. Social memberships are not cheap but can be utilized if you wish to spend lots of time here.

The water is nothing special, but it gets the job done. The ice performance is great, with just…read moreenough to make it chilled. The water is clear, but not a water I reflect on. By the way, get the duck. It's good. But, the water is okay.

Excellent resource and healthy chicks! Owner is very responsive to texts and questions!read more

What an amazing little farm! The owners were so nice and the kids were very knowledgeable on all…read morethe animals. It was a great experience! Highly recommend!

It's a quiet walk however beautiful lush fields right next to you. Nice shade with all the trees.read more

This park isn't flashy. It has no boardwalks or nice overlooks and I've heard people call it…read moreboring. But, if you're drawn to wild, quiet places and want a glimpse of what Florida looked like before developments, this preserve is perfect. It's mostly scrub land, one of the most unique and endangered habitats in the state, and I personally love exploring here. Just don't expect a lot of shade on a majority of the trails, it's better to go here in winter or when it's cloudy. It's a great place to walk dogs without dealing with a lot of other people. It's perfect for those wanting some solitude or a quiet trail ride on their horse. Big parking lot so no issues with getting a horse trailer in and out and there is water for horses and a picnic table at the entrance. I've seen tortoises many times as well as snakes and lizards. This park isn't for everyone, but for the nature lovers it is wonderful.

Anna and George are friendly and knowledgeable about the products offered. Many different products…read moreoffered to do.

For Christmas we like to do family experiences. Picasso's Palette was what we found to celebrate in…read moreOcala. It was so surprisingly fun and relaxing. I called about 3 weeks in advance to book a private party in their small room. There were 12 of us (7 adults and 5 children). When I called to book I spoke with Anna who was super helpful in answering all of my questions. She was also our guide the day of the party. We were able to bring in our own food and drinks for the party. I will note that the party room does not have a ton of extra space if you have a larger party. There is a counter that can be used. Once our whole party arrived Anna gave instructions on what price point to stay within (pre arranged) and sent us off on our own to choose which ceramic we wanted. Then she instructed us to pick which colors we would like. You start with 4 and can add more as needed. Then we got to work. Our whole group was engaged in their project. We laughed and had a wonderful time. Once we were finished she collected our ceramics to store until they were put in the Kiln. The wait time was about 2 weeks. I would recommend for all ages and group sized.