Giraffe Ranch

Giraffe Ranch is a working wildlife ranch and preserve on 47 acres of rolling countryside in east Pasco County, with live oaks, grasslands, wetlands, and native wildlife forming the setting for its guided safaris. The ranch specializes in exotic species alongside domestic cattle and describes itself as a hands-on alternative to a conventional zoo or theme park. Its animal collection includes species from Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, with giraffes playing a central role.

Several safari formats provide different ways to explore the property, including customized four-wheel-drive vehicles, guided drive-through tours, camelback safaris, Segway tours, and llama treks. Most safari formats include giraffe feeding, while the guided tours also bring guests close to animals such as zebras, tapirs, pygmy hippos, lemurs, antelope, and other species. The ranch also maintains a giraffe breeding program and highlights conservation work involving endangered species. Its reservation-based, intimate approach suits travelers seeking direct wildlife encounters and varied ways to experience animals in a spacious outdoor setting.