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    Two Tails Ranch

    3.5 (101 reviews)

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    Jesy T.

    What an experience!! I got to do the extreme encounter for my bday and it was so worth it! We got to bathe one of the elephants, see some other animals on the property, take a short ride on one, and take some close up pictures as part of our experience. I definitely recommend using the bathroom or getting some food before arriving at two tails unless you want to use the portable potties; there's also no snacks or water sold on property or anything close by. If you're looking to book the ride on the elephant I recommend booking ahead as they have limited spots that get filled quickly. Overall, we had a super informative session where we learned a lot of facts and got to ask questions.

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    Matthew M.

    This place is amazing!!! Definitely do the ultimate elephant experience!! My wife and I did it and it was awesome! Super informative and very personal! I would give her 10 stars plus!

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    Patricia L.

    This place has been on my "to-do" list since moving to Florida. I'm so glad my family and I were finally able to make the journey. Upfront...this experience is like no other, I highly recommend it for all ages and if you do it...you will be glad you did. You will be up close no matter which tour option you choose, either is an experience like no other. I did the Extreme Elephant Experience...and want to do it again! I never thought I'd like scrubbing an elephant so much! It is the goal of the Two Tails Ranch, and especially owner Patricia Zerbini, to educate people about elephants in general, but more importantly...elephants in captivity. Moreover, Patricia educates on the importance of elephants being endangered and the importance of breeding programs. I learned so much! Patricia Z. seems very passionate about the animals and cares so very, very much for them. I was amazed to learn what she does here and the impact the ranch has had. Facilities from all over the United States count on her for various reasons as well. This is a very important place in more ways than one, and it's the only one of its kind. Yes, it cost me money, but I feel truly blessed to have been given this opportunity to learn about the elephants. In the end, it is money well spent for you and much needed for the elephants. Remember when you visit that this is not a sanctuary...it is a ranch. On a ranch, things get dirty, it's not Disney, nor any other high-dollar theme park or touristy farm...it's a ranch quite literally and a private home to a certain extent. The way I see it, you are being invited on private property to help educate you (the public) about the elephants. The money you pay for tickets and/or experiences goes to the elephants and pay the bills. Once you learn what they eat every day, and then intern the maintenance every day...you will be in shock. So, if you don't want to sit on a dusty bench, don't want to get dirty from walking around on the tour, don't like parking on the grass, or using a porta-potty to name a few...this is not a gig for you. However, if you truly want to learn about the elephants (and the other critters on the ranch), have an amazing up-close experience, and don't mind the ranch atmosphere...then this is a place for you. Patricia is very nice. At first, I think she seemed a little brash. But I put myself in her shoes and can only imagine what she deals with, and I'm sure it gets old. People spout off, review, talk smack, etc. about things they don't understand, nor have the expertise on...and she has decades of experience and is giving these elephants and the other animal residents their best life. The way I see it, when she opens that gate to let folks in, she has no idea what is coming through it daily and what she may have to deal with. I commend her because I can only imagine what she deals with, and some folks can be mean-spirited with what they think they know or heard. No matter what your beliefs are...come with an open mind and be ready to learn from an expert with decades of experience, and not judge. You will learn a lot and may just be amazed, or surprised. Likewise, all the employees are nice and all of them love the elephants. I truly believe anyone can learn something here, it's well worth a visit, and you will get a better understanding of the importance of this ranch. Oh, and...the elephants living here live longer than in zoos or the wild due to their daily activities, exercise, care, and expertise of Patricia.

    Tom R.

    We went in thinking there would be more to the overall experience but you do get the sense that owner really does care for her animals. There's just not much to do on the basic level of admission and there is quite a bit of up-selling going on while you're there.

    Brandy D.

    This place was fun but the owner was undone! My sister and I had a great time. We went to hang out with the elephants. We did the ultimate experience where we got to feed, bathe and hang with a couple elephants. The experience was great. The owner not so much. She most definitely is not a people person. She isn't very friendly, she smokes cigarettes at chance she gets (even hiding behind elephants while you are interacting with them) she seemed very annoyed with people and their questions. Yes, some people may not be bright but she pretty much let them know it by her reactions and answers. She was surprised no one else had questions. I'm sure everyone was afraid to ask as her responses wasn't always pleasant. She may do good with these animals but she didn't do well with the folks who were there trying to education themselves more. Worth the money if you can ignore folks like her. We went to hang with elephants and we did just that. Would he go back or recommend.. probably not.

    Erica S.

    Our family loved going here and spending a couple hours. Informative and fun at same time. Neat experience up close with the elephants.

    One of the many photos we took.

    We were up close to the elephants. We got to feed and wash them. I highly recommend this place.

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    Judy S.

    This is an elephants sanctuary. I like that the money collected here all goes to them. It's not a big park. It is nice. If you like this big huggable hairy animals you will enjoy the place, I did. They have different packages to choose. I had the one that included a painted picture by an elephant. A ride, feeding, picture taking and bathing of the elephants. The place opens at exactly 11 not a minute early lol. You will see cars lined up outside the gate, yes there is a gate. There is plenty of parking spaces once you are in. They have turtles, ostriches and other animals around near where you park your car. I recomend bug spray. They have a snack place and bathroom/ portables inside. The adventure starts with a educational lecture on the life of this beautiful creatures. You get to ask as many questions as you like. Then the elephant paints for you. He looks like he really enjoys this. The amount of elephants here can vary because it's a sanctuary and sometimes hotel for some elephants in between places. They then divide people in groups depending on your packages. I saw some people taking pictures. We headed to tje right. She then talked and showed us Zebras, Lemurs and big turtles. She talks about them too. It is hot here. My favorite thing here was the bathing of the elephants. I must say they do work you. But I pleasantly and surprisingly really enjoyed it. They are hairy creatures. The place had some mix reviews. After being here I can see why. This is not an average park This people really love what they do here. To take care of an elephant is a lifestyle not a job here. It takes a lot of your personal time and money. They don't get much help from organizations. The person in charge will tell you as it is. She doesn't hold back. Also the elephant's safety is tops. She will correct disturbing behaviors.

    Jon J.

    For $20 it's great to see the animals and watch the elephant paint the picture. They offer $20 to take a picture with elephant behind the cage but would recommend just paying $5 to feed them and have someone take the picture. Almost the same thing. To ride them it's $40 per person and it's maybe only for a min for a circle around. Really fun to do if you love elephants and haven't done it before. They need personal magnets in the gift shop

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    Loved the extreme experience and being able to feed, ride, and brush the beautiful elephant. Highly recommend the experience.

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    Very informative about the elephants and what is going on with the world population of them.

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    It seems to be closed. There's no response to calls re appointment scheduling, or even a hello !

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    Great place to see elephants being taken care of, staff members are always there and making your experience so memorable and welcoming.

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    Not at all what I expected. The tour is looking at a few sad animals in pens. Tiger King vibes.

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