Romelia Farms Wildlife Preserve & Petting Zoo
category: Zoo, Event venue, Farm, Horseback riding service, Non-profit organization, Tourist attraction, Wedding venue, Wildlife park
address: 165 Gator Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States
Phone: +1 321-848-2486
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address: 165 Gator Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States
Phone: +1 321-848-2486
worktime:
Day | Time |
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Monday | 9 AM–3 PM |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
Thursday | 9 AM–3 PM |
Friday | 9 AM–3 PM |
Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
site: http://www.romeliafarms.org/
rayting: 4.4
services: From the business: Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Crowd: LGBTQ+ friendly,
Planning: Getting tickets in advance recommended,
Children: Good for kids,
rayting: 4.4
services: From the business: Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Crowd: LGBTQ+ friendly,
Planning: Getting tickets in advance recommended,
Children: Good for kids,
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Date: 2024-02-01 13:27:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent tour of newly taken over rescue farm. Changes are in progress and animals all seem to be in very good care.Good value for money paid to take tourOur guide Mel was excellent.
Name: M**** H*****
Date: 2024-01-29 20:44:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Attended goat yoga with my two daughters ages 16 & 12 and it was fantastic!! So much fun! We did the petting zoo tour after the yoga and it was a blast! I definitely recommend!!
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Name: W****** S*****
Date: 2024-01-23 12:52:23
Rating: 5
Comment: I always love this place so much!
Name: A***** O**
Date: 2024-01-01 14:39:42
Rating: 5
Comment: My first experience riding a horse was at Romelia Farms. It was awesome. Ella was very informative and a great guide. Triton was the horse I chose to ride. He was very sweet. Definitely recommend.
Name: J**** B********
Date: 2023-12-31 22:37:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Ella was our guide and she was very knowledgeable, patient and kind. Her explanations were very clear and she took the time to answer all questions. All of our grandchildren loved the tour. Overall it was a great experience. We all loved it.
Name: A****** W****
Date: 2023-12-31 19:20:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Great petting zoo. Great staff,great animals 👏. Great owners ,a very friendly place for weddings, and family events. And great horses to ride
Name: D****** V******
Date: 2023-12-26 15:43:05
Rating: 5
Comment: My son and I had a great experience. We got to learn more about the animals, pet, and fed them. Mel was our tour guide she was fabulous. Staff was welcoming. Definitely recommend.
Name: A****** P*****
Date: 2023-12-17 23:48:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing experience for kids! There are a lot of animals (mini zoo!) and kids have the opportunity to touch some of them!Thanks a lot to our awesome guide ELLAThere is also horse/pony ride for toddlers!Highly recommended
Name: D******* G****
Date: 2023-12-14 19:54:32
Rating: 5
Comment: First time at Romelia Farms and it was a fantastic experience! The farm was so peaceful and the animals were great. Mel was our tour guide and she was excellent! We will definitely be returning.
Name: K**** Y******
Date: 2023-12-10 20:25:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Elly was amazing and what a relaxing trail ride. Horses were friendly. Definitely coming back for the Deck the Stalls.
Name: H***** R*****
Date: 2023-11-20 17:29:00
Rating: 5
Comment: I had my wedding here at this beautiful venue last November of 2022, it was three days after a hurricane hit and they still managed to keep the place looking so beautiful, I also got to take photos with any animal on the farm I wanted , I chose the sloth of course! What a great experience!! and their bridal cabins were just BEAUTIFUL!! Lina is so great to work with. Thank you Romelia Farms for my DREAM wedding.
Name: S**** V******
Date: 2023-11-18 11:48:08
Rating: 5
Comment: We took our grandchildren and had a wonderful time. Ella was our guide. She did it. Great job was very patient with the young children educational and fun.
Name: S**** R
Date: 2023-11-09 20:14:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Canadians here! You MUST go here if you like fun! We decided to pop by spontaneously as we were in the area and wanted a fun, last min activity. Wow were our expectations blown away. The staff are so friendly and kind, at the ticket booth and our amazing tour guide Sarah! Sarah knew so much about every animal and we learned a thing or two about different species of horses, donkeys, etc. Sarah was patient and we weren’t rushed during our tour, we got to take it at our own pace. The animals are SO friendly and kind. The emu even cuddled by boyfriend! The deer even loved being pet! All the available animals for petting were very accustomed to people feeding them and touching them and we’re nice around kiddos. 100/10 recommend. Please go here and support these wonderful folks, they take great care of animals and their farm is well taken care of. The cute tractor ride into the petting area was so cute! I hope to come back here again because this was the best experience around animals I’ve ever had. Thank you everyone! ❤️
Name: M*** H*******
Date: 2023-11-09 20:07:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Easily the best petting zoo weve been to. All of the animals are very friendly and love pets! Our tour guide, Sara(h?) was great! I would suggest anyone in the area come here and check it out. Were traveling from Canada and decided to pop in to the closest petting zoo. We lucked out haha. Oh and their emu likes to cuddle.
Name: M****** A****
Date: 2023-11-08 15:25:54
Rating: 5
Comment: This was our second visit to Romelia to go horse back riding. Every one had a great time and the staff was very nice. The zonkey was super cute!
Name: M******
Date: 2023-11-06 03:53:43
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a lot of fun at Romelia! Their petting zoo is pretty great. They have a ton of different animals, pretty impressive really. My six year old daughter enjoyed feeding the animals and they had some great food trucks there for the fall festival they were having that day.Pro tip: There are three sizes for animal feed. The small is plenty big to feed all the animals!
Name: S***** S******
Date: 2023-11-04 01:04:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a great day! First- the lady in the gift shop gave us a quick introduction to Lola the Sloth! And a few adorable newborn animals! Then Sarah gave us a hayride over to the animals- she took us all around and told us all about the farm and animals etc- we got to feed and pet so many animals! Such a fun day !
Name: K******** U***
Date: 2023-10-29 14:05:53
Rating: 4
Comment: Visited here for a birthday party for a few close friends kids. Never been here before but very easy to find. Parking is on the grass and there is one road in and out so just be safe when coming in/leaving. Staff are very friendly and seem knowledgeable about their creatures and professional at all times. Theres work being done on the fencing and such but its out of the way and looks good. Animals look well cared for and it was fun to feed and pet some. The hay ride is a little short but I enjoyed the walking. My only real concern was the cows stepping in the trough to reach out for food. I know the creatures stand in it and thats normal, but I would have felt better if it was weighed down more where the cow didnt make it lift up. Just a personal preference for safety with the animals after having worked around horses in my childhood.
Name: B******
Date: 2023-10-28 17:40:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful experience! took my daughter and husband. perfect photo ops for my daughters first fall. the animals were adorable and the tour was knowledgeable! we will definitely be back for horseback riding. great job guys!
Name: C****** C***
Date: 2023-10-28 17:16:03
Rating: 5
Comment: I thoroughly enjoy the time at the farm. The employees took excellent care of the animals. The farm was decorated extremely well for the fall season, and the children loved it!
Name: A***** H*****
Date: 2023-10-28 17:11:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a cute place! You can tell the staff takes great care of the animals. My daughter loved the petting zoo. Reasonably priced, it’s all donation based. Pumpkin patch was great for family photos.
Name: S***** W*****
Date: 2023-10-28 17:10:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Took my granddaughter and we had an awesome time. Hayride was fun and the petting zoo was really cool. Will definitely be back next time we are in town.
Name: J**** O******
Date: 2023-10-28 17:08:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Fun time! Took the family for pumpkin patch and decided to stay for a tour. Animals were well taken care of and the farm team was great. Will definitely be back!
Name: K******* S********
Date: 2023-10-28 17:06:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a great time! Our tour was fun and the wallaby’s were adorable. Will definitely be bringing my kids back for a field trip with their school! Staff was knowledge, check in was a breeze. Purchased tickets online ahead of time and everything was seamless.
Name: K*** H******
Date: 2023-10-28 17:06:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Had an incredible time at the farm! Their vision for the property is amazing! They truly love the animals!
Name: C**** O******
Date: 2023-10-28 17:05:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Went out for family photos at the photo opportunities we saw on Facebook and had a great time! Our tour guide was attentive and knowledgeable, our hay ride was fun! The animals are adorable and you can tell the new owners really care 🥰
Name: J******* M******
Date: 2023-10-23 20:47:34
Rating: 5
Comment: We took our kindergarten class from Viera Elementary School to Romelia Farms on a field trip this fall. It was so well organized, has friendly staff members, and is in a gorgeous location! The kids loved going on a tractor/hay ride, feeding the animals, and eating lunch in their event barn. They had a pumpkin patch set up and the kids enjoyed going on the see saws and playground area, too! Organizing the event was very easy. Jeremy and Lina were there to help through the entire process! We’re definitely planning another trip next fall! Parents, students and teachers have been raving about the great time they had!
Name: J***** D*****
Date: 2023-10-22 19:39:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Sarah was an absolute delight. She was very knowledgeable about all of the animals & even took the time to take pictures of us
Name: C**** M*******
Date: 2023-10-16 15:12:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Had the best time celebrating our 4 year old at the farm. The barn worked out perfectly for a close knit little birthday party and then we were able to spread out and enjoy the walking tour to visit the animals and play in the huge pumpkin patch. We even got to have a cool little tractor hayride back into the animal area. The day was just perfect! Thank you to all the super friendly staff for making his day even more special. We will surely be coming back to check on those sweet animals and have some more fun.
Name: N**** A*******
Date: 2023-10-13 18:38:34
Rating: 5
Comment: My daughter, 2 grandkids and I had a great time feeding and petting the animals. Sarah was a great tour guide! Thank you! Well be back!
Name: B******* A******
Date: 2023-10-08 15:40:37
Rating: 5
Comment: We toured Romelia farms with our neices, both under 10yrs old. They loved feeding and petting all the animals! Sarah, our tour guide, was great! Very kind and patient with the little ones.
Name: N**** S********
Date: 2023-10-03 22:10:26
Rating: 5
Comment: What an incredible family friendly farm! We have had an amazing experience every time we have visited. They take wonderful care of their animals and it shows. Please do not hesitate to support this amazing non profit and their wonderful family
Name: K******* D********
Date: 2023-10-03 17:08:27
Rating: 5
Comment: I recently visited Romelia Farms with my kids, and I must say, the new owners are doing an absolutely amazing job! The care and love they provide to the animals are evident from the moment you step foot into the farm.The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the interaction with the adorable sloth. Our kids were over the moon with excitement as they got to see the sloth up close. They also very much enjoyed the petting zoo and seeing the horses.The staff at Romelia Farms were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the animals. They took the time to answer all our questions and share interesting facts about the different species residing on the farm. It was evident that they truly care about educating visitors and promoting conservation efforts.A big thank you to the new owners and the entire team at Romelia Farms for providing such an exceptional experience!
Name: J*** O*****
Date: 2023-09-26 00:25:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Ella was an AMAZING Tour Guide!!! She was very knowledgeable and made us feel 100% safe. She picked the perfect horses Moonshine and Ranger for us. We look forward to coming back and enjoying all the other activities that Romelia Farms has to offer. Thank you all!
Name: A****** V*******
Date: 2023-09-24 12:38:04
Rating: 5
Comment: My wife and I celebrated our seven year wedding anniversary yesterday and we had an amazing time horseback ride with our tour guide Ella. This is my first time ever being on a horse and it was very relaxing And informative first ride for myself. Ella made it very comfortable and she was very supportive with me being a first time writer, and she allowed my wife who was a little more experienced to be more of an independent rider and have more autonomy with her horse. Overall, we can’t wait to come back and bring our daughter!!
Name: S****
Date: 2023-09-20 18:57:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Beyond perfect! We bought tickets upon arrival, and it only took a few minutes for the tour to start. Our tour guide was Rain, and she was absolutely amazing. So sweet and friendly. There were some free roam animals walking with us the whole time, and the animals are so friendly too! We got to feed and touch most of them. Would definitely go again and recommend to anyone. Thank you for the experience!
Name: K**** Y* M*******
Date: 2023-09-05 12:50:40
Rating: 5
Comment: My Autistic son is Obsessed with farm animals. Romelia Farms was THE BEST place to celebrate his 3rd Birthday. From the owners to our party host they were so communicative and down to earth. They made the experience so easy going and amazing. My guest enjoyed EVERYTHING from the animal feeding to the horse rides. Thank you for making this so special
Name: J***** B*****
Date: 2023-08-27 21:12:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Samuel had extensive knowledge of all of the animals and made sure my 2 y/o daughter had a fun safe visit. Great time!
Name: V******** G*****
Date: 2023-08-07 23:12:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing experience! Great staff.Will be back soon.
Name: J**** G
Date: 2023-07-30 12:01:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Two parents and a toddler has a good time. Romelia was celebrating their two year anniversary and had pastries and mimosas in the barn, a welcome surprise and an event I think they should do during the summer on certain day(s) of the week to break up the heat of summer. There isnt a lot of shade for guests so make sure to bring a hat and water bottle. Also Id like to see them come up with a feeding option for small kids such as treats that come in stick form for the kids to feed the animals, laying the hand out flat isnt easy for all.
Name: J******* P
Date: 2023-07-29 19:31:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful experience. Reasonable prices. Our tour guide was very informative and it was nice to be able to pet and feed the animals. Highly recommend
Name: m******* t*****
Date: 2023-07-25 16:20:23
Rating: 5
Comment: This was the first year our boys attended summer camp and they will be back next year! To say they had a blast is an understatement! They learn so much about the animals and loved help caring for them! Such a wonderful place. Staff are incredible. We visit throughout the year and now summer camp will be a staple. Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful educational experience!
Name: S***** L****
Date: 2023-07-24 01:35:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Great farm/wildlife preserve. Was perfect for exposing our toddler son to a variety of farm animals and other wildlife that has been rescued. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They really care about the animals. Cant wait to go to one of their events. Well definitely come back again. If you were looking for a horse riding experience this looks like it would be a great place for that. The barn for wedding and events looked cute. Given the rescue work they do the cost was more than worth it.
Name: A***** L*******
Date: 2023-06-27 22:04:11
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the most unique farms in Florida. They definitely have many unique animals and seems to be very well taken care of. Tour guide is included in the ticket. The tour guide was very informative and knew facts about each animal. My husband loved petting the very friendly EMU. I would recommend wearing long pants to avoid mosquitoes, but overall a very fun experience getting to know more about these animals!
Name: A***** R******
Date: 2023-06-15 17:44:53
Rating: 5
Comment: For those who visited this place before it was bought out, please go back and check it out! This place is so wonderful. Everyone is so knowledgeable about the animals - their backstory, their care, and their personalities - and you can tell they really love what they do. The animals are well cared for and its very hands-on. Great experience and I cant wait to go back and ride the horses.
Name: K****** S******
Date: 2023-06-07 00:45:38
Rating: 5
Comment: I am from out of town and happened to find this place because it was near a place that I was already visiting. This farm went above and beyond to accommodate for me and my friend. We ordered tickets for a Monday and showed up, but they ended up closing early that day and we were not aware of the closing. Vanessa was able to get us in on a day where they would have been closed since we would only be there for one more day, gave us a tour, and let my friend and I spend as much time as we wanted on a day where they would have been closed. The animals are absolutely adorable and loved all the pets and attention we gave them! We had such a good time seeing all of the animals.
Name: E***
Date: 2023-05-27 19:21:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Such an awesome experience I’m so glad we found this place to stop at on the way down south! It’s totally worth the price and I definitely recommend getting the bigger bag of food if you’re an animal person because it’s super easy to go through it fast with how friendly all the animals are. I forgot what our tour guides name was but he was super knowledgeable and friendly. The area is very well kept and you can tell the animals are given great care around the clock. You don’t have to buy tickets online in advance but it of course just makes your arrival that much smoother. We even got to hold the 2 week old baby goat and I would’ve paid what we did for that moment alone! Keep up the great work, we will definitely be back!
Name: C**** c***
Date: 2023-05-06 18:10:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow great place. A lot of animals and reasonably Priced. Out tour guide was amazing. Cannot remember her name I think elle idk was very knowledgeable. Started to rain and now have vouchers to go back on another day. Highly recommended
Name: J****** T*******
Date: 2023-04-30 19:43:02
Rating: 5
Comment: What a beautiful place. The staff is so friendly and Goat yoga is a must!!
Name: J****** L***
Date: 2023-04-11 10:36:32
Rating: 4
Comment: Very small family run farm, the staff and guides were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the animals. The tour lasted about an hour though we could have taken longer if we wanted. All animals looked very cared for and pens were clean and tidy. Lots of unique animals to see and pet!
Name: S**** B****** (******* R***** I****
Date: 2023-03-22 01:01:19
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a small family farm but is worth the time. You will get to interact with several animals and you are also able to feed several of them. The horse back ride was great for a first timer. Saw a few animals in the wild while on horse back. Price for the tour was reasonable, horse ride was a little expensive in my opinion but it was worth it to me.
Name: B***
Date: 2023-03-16 19:28:09
Rating: 5
Comment: It was a beautiful day to visit. Rain was a nice and attentive guide. It was a much nicer visit than several years ago. The animals are happy. The grounds are well care for. We had a great time.
Name: M***** R*****
Date: 2023-03-16 02:37:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a wonderful horseback riding session today. Our guide was very helpful and the beautiful horse I rode Moonshine was the perfect ride. We got to see many of the animals in the petting zoo on our ride. Highly recommend!
Name: S**** G********
Date: 2023-02-24 14:09:11
Rating: 5
Comment: An awesome time! We did the Animal Encounter which is the personal visit one on one with the anteater and sloth. It was really fun and an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend to all animal lovers. The price is reasonable especially when compared to other petting attractions in Central Florida and here it includes the group tour price first and followed up with 15-20-minute private encounter. Lola, the anteater, is soooooo friendly, the sloth too but Lola wanted to get on us and wanted to be petted so much it took sincere efforts by staff to keep her off of us and even then Lola got her way to jump in my arms a couple times. Anyway, as a non-profit, Romelia Farms deserves our support and we get to know and enjoy the animals in their care. Even on the tour alone, there are so many friendly animals who want to be petted and hugged that, by itself, the $19 (adult price at present) is money well spent.
Name: A***** W****
Date: 2023-02-24 02:10:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing day. Beautiful grounds. The animals are amazing, everything is peaceful, clean and fun. The guides were great, please remember to tip them, they really love what they do and it shows. We had kids under 3 with us, and the staff was very good at guiding them through horseback riding and the animals they could pet. I cant wait to go back and bring my other family members.
Name: A****** M*******
Date: 2023-02-20 20:02:39
Rating: 5
Comment: I went here on Sunday with my Fiancé and our friend, we had a blast! We all loved the animals and all left with laughs and smiles. Not to mention the staff were all so kind and knowledgeable. I also bought some of their eggs, which are absolutely delicious. Highly recommend bringing family and friends alike! I will definitely be coming back.
Name: D***** G*****
Date: 2023-02-05 12:35:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible. Great staff. The only regret I have is not buying the annual pass in the first place. We will definitely return. My four-year old had an absolute blast, especially riding a horse!
Name: A***** L**
Date: 2023-01-28 13:06:13
Rating: 5
Comment: What a wonderful place! You can tell that everyone working here loves animals. Kids did horseback riding, short hay ride to petting zoo and played on the playground at the end. Horse treats and animal feed is available for purchase in the office. Highly recommend.
Name: D***** B******
Date: 2023-01-15 23:58:41
Rating: 5
Comment: We had our three year old birthday party here and it was epic. Perfect spot for a kids party. Hayride, petting zoo, pizza in the barn. Lots of happy kids
Name: M****** I********
Date: 2023-01-12 01:21:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Weve heard lots of good things about this place and had to check it out to see if it met up to all the hype. We were very pleased with our visit. So welcoming, informative and friendly. You can tell all the animals there are well taken care of and loved. My 16 month old son had an absolute blast and loved the cows and goats the most. Despite us getting lost and wandering in towards the wedding barn( because Im blind and missed the entrance and came in through the exit lol) we called and they were more than helpful to guide us to where we were supposed to check in for the hayride. Our guide( Im terrible with names) was very patient and kind with us despite the hold up on the tour. We 100% recommend and will be back for more visits in the future! Also, Rodeo was my favorite. Be sure to check out this handsome little bull and his perfect pearly whites 😁
Name: T**** Z******
Date: 2023-01-05 14:40:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice petting zoo with exotic animals. Hands on with most of the animals. Very reasonably priced. Staff was awesome.
Name: S**** C******
Date: 2022-12-30 02:22:06
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a great experience today with Rain as our tour guide and Josh helping us get started when we first arrived. Our son loved the tractor ride and play area. Rain helped get him comfortable feeding and petting the animals and we(he) quickly used all the feed we purchased. His favorite animals were the “sheeps, piggies, and loud birds.” I plan on taking him back for their fishing pass in the spring.
Name: M***** W*******
Date: 2022-12-23 00:00:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful petting zoo tour! Rain was an amazing, personable tour guide, we went during a weekday and basically got our own tour. Hope to be visiting again soon!A little funky to find the driveway but I’m sure getting more signage is on their to do list. :)
Name: J*** S
Date: 2022-12-11 01:03:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Brought my soon to be 11 yr old for a birthday adventure with Lola the sloth, and a sloth encounter, and we had the best time! The young man in the ticket office was friendly and professional. Our personal tour guide, Rain was just the best! She knew every animals name (of which there were many), their dispositions and personalities, and their backstory, if there was one. She had an answer for every question, and stayed enthusiastic during our visit. It was a 2 hr drive from our home, and the ticket prices for the sloth encounter arent cheap but it was worth every minute of the drive, and every penny! Thanks Rain, and Romelia Farms for caring for these sweet and special animals, and for helping my daughter have such a great day! We cant wait to visit again in 2023!
Name: N***** A*******
Date: 2022-10-16 21:04:16
Rating: 5
Comment: We celebrated my son’s 2nd birthday and Romelia Farms knocked it out of the park! Vanessa and Joshua were excellent! We had so much fun feeding all the animals, the hay ride, and the beautiful barn for refreshments and AC! It was a perfect day. You have to check this place out! A hidden gem in Merritt Island!
Name: T**** H******
Date: 2022-10-15 12:43:50
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a great time at Romelia Farms from start to finish. The folks that work there were very knowledgeable and it was very obvious they loved the animals there. Just so much fun! Beautiful horses and they were so gentle. I would highly recommend a trip there, well worth it! ❤️❤️
Name: A**** H*****
Date: 2022-09-03 21:48:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely amazing time. The critters are all well taken care of, the owners are amazing, friendly folks! Highly recommend stopping on it and taking the tour of the property! The money goes to a fantastic cause! Definitely will be going again! Great time for the family!
Name: A***** M*****
Date: 2022-08-15 16:05:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Romelia Farms used to be called Obloy Ranch and was purchased by the new owners in July of 2021. The farm is 27 acres and has an old rustic-looking barn that was being used for a wedding venue the day we were there. There are well over 100 animals on the property, many of which you can pet and feed. We did the tour, followed by my 3.5 year old daughter getting her chance to ride a horse. We would definitely recommend it but would suggest going early or on a cooler day.
Name: L******* S******
Date: 2022-08-02 20:15:19
Rating: 5
Comment: WHAT A TREAT!!! I stumbled upon this hidden treasure while planning my vacation with my friends and grandson. The property was amazing and the staff were friendly and informed. Ive been to petting farms before but this was not your typical petting zoo. Romelia Farms offers an awesome interactive farm experience. The majority of the animals are unpenned and running freely in the enclosed petting zoo area. My grandson LOVED it. He was able to pet, feed and touch most of the animals. We concluded our visit with a pony horseback ride. I am a bit of a nervous nelly but the staff really set my mind at ease. My 4 year old grandson owwwed and awwwed all the way home as we talked about the farm. If you are planning a trip to Merritt Island, make a visit to Romelia Farms a part of the itinerary, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
Name: N******* S******
Date: 2022-07-30 17:17:11
Rating: 5
Comment: This is A HIDDEN GEM. Do not judge this book by its cover. The entrance is in a subdivision that you nearly miss but once you see the gravel road and 165 Gator Dr. you have found a 27 acre farm full of animals including some exotics and rescued animals. This farm is under new management and have really improved the service offerings and animal care. Its a beautiful piece of property and does not smell as bad considering in the very rear of the farm are many animals including camels,a kangaroo, horses (that you can ride by the way), goats, sloths and mini horses, peacocks and so much more. Think National Geographic and enjoy. The owner is super nice and has really done a great job with this farm. This farm serves as a wedding venue as well with a beautiful barn and his and hers wedding suites. The entire staff were so much fun. They took silly pictures with us and Brie was a really cool tour guide.
Name: L**** P P**********
Date: 2022-07-15 19:37:09
Rating: 5
Comment: I am a professional photographer and a mother of an 8 year old. Not only is Romelia Farms an absolute beauty to explore, the animals are well taken care of, the staff are passionate and always ready to share their experience and teach you something special. My daughter is on week 8 at their summer camp and everyday I am blown away at the care & attention the counselors have with the children every day. And I feel very safe that my child is in good hands with not one worry. I searched everywhere in Brevard county for an appropriate summer camp, I had a few criteria for camp. I didn’t want the camp to be too crowded, I didn’t want her to be stuck inside all day, and I wanted her to have a fun education experience. She loves caring for the animals, getting to know all of their names and all the camp counselors and Lina are the most attentive and active in making summer camp at Romelia Farms something to always remember and cherish. Horse riding every Wednesday and water days that accompany pizza every Friday are obviously what she looks forward to most, but everyday is anticipated. So we already plan to come back next year!
Name: T**** W******
Date: 2022-05-29 19:38:42
Rating: 5
Comment: We had our daughters 4th birthday party at Romelia. The staff was attentive and made sure we were all taken care of the entire time. To offer a service where you can have a private party and private access to the petting zoo was amazing! The animals were eclectic and so much fun. My daughter and her friends had such a great time! Even the adults enjoyed feeding the animals and petting a Zonkey! I’d definitely recommend visiting and/or having an event there! You can tell this family loves and cares for their farm and animals. They are a small family business and so accommodating. Thank you so much for letting us celebrate with you and your animals!
Name: J***** M******
Date: 2022-05-03 22:24:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing staff, amazing place! We went today on a weekday and pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. Not sure how busy it gets on the weekends but it was definitely worth the trip from Orlando! My son (2 years old) went on a pony (horse) ride for his first time ever and the staff did a super job with him! So much to see throughout the park and never felt rushed at all while on the tour. Definitely recommend.
Name: E***** D*****
Date: 2022-04-16 13:48:13
Rating: 5
Comment: We had an excellent experience at Romelia Farms. We were greeted by lovely staff, had a wonderful guide and beautiful ride. I highly recommend for adults and children. Also they are a wonderful organization that is kind and helpful to all their animals and other animals in need.
Name: m**********
Date: 2022-03-31 00:38:39
Rating: 5
Comment: I brought my daughter and my 2 yr old grandson. Was so fun. Love all the animals. So many friendly animals to pet. And so many varieties. And the staff was so friendly and the tour was fun. Learned a few things and just loved it. I will definitely go back.
Name: K******** S*****
Date: 2022-03-28 12:18:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Had such an awesome time. Everyone there was so nice and friendly and knowledgeable about the animals there. We went for the sloth encounter, which includes the full farm animal tour as well, and it was so special. You have plenty of time to interact and feed the animals, and can see that theyre all well taken care of and loved. I would definitely recommend visiting!
Name: N***** L****
Date: 2022-03-06 21:48:50
Rating: 5
Comment: The absolute best day ever, at the best venue we could have ever chosen! lina and jeremy were so helpful, kind, understanding and moved literal mountains for us on our big day! the venue itself is so beautifully set up and the surprise animal visits were just the cherry on top! our rehearsal dinner also took place here the night before and it went so smoothly! it was so nice to rehearse, set up the barn and then sit down with family and friends and have a good time before the big day ahead of us! there are not enough words i can put in this review to tell you how perfect our experience was! 11/10 would recommend this lovely venue, owned by an amazing couple!
Name: R*** L
Date: 2022-02-20 03:51:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Everyone in my family wont stop talking about how wonderful the experience was at Romelia Farms. Vanessa was my first point of contact and she is incredible! Very kind, thorough and helpful, she made booking our group tour so easy.We all loved the petting zoo and appreciated Amber, our guide who was knowledgeable and patient. The animals seem well cared for and happy; you can tell a lot of hard work and detailed attention goes into their maintenance.My dad was able to have a private sloth encounter, which was amazing. It was a cold day but they were super accommodating and made it happen. Hannah, the animal behavioral specialist was just lovely and gave us some cool info and facts about Lola, the sloth.My nieces and nephews ended our visit with horse rides, to which they were ecstatic! Esther was super patient and kind with them. The staff is just so nice, you can tell they really care.It looks like a wedding was booked for later that day and the outside and barn were decorated beautifully and felt magical, if I wasnt already married I would definitely consider this venue.Highly recommend, we will be back, I obviously cant say enough good things about our time spent there. My niece has already said she wants to have her birthday at the farm. :)
Name: K***** G*****
Date: 2022-02-16 18:12:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Would recommend 10 out of 10!Lina was an absolute DREAM to work with. The amount of time and care that went into making our wedding day everything we dreamed of, was more than we could have ever expected or asked for. Lina truly made us feel like we were taken care of! Our guests RAVED about the venue! There was plenty of room for out 100 guest count. The venue also photographed VERY well! All in all, our wedding day was amazing. A HUGE shout out to Lina and the hard working staff!
Name: R***** C***
Date: 2022-02-12 18:03:25
Rating: 5
Comment: I want to thank Jeremy for a great experience at Romelia Farms. Every organization has its flaws and Jeremy saw to it that we truly get to see who they are and what amazing things they are doing at the farm. Our family had an amazing time touring the grounds and seeing all the awesome animals that have been saved by the Graves Family. They have already done so much to make their farm better since they took ownership and their future plans are even better. Can’t wait to come again in the future to see all the incredible changes!
Name: G**** S*****
Date: 2022-01-29 18:13:56
Rating: 5
Comment: So much fun! We did an unplanned visit and absolutely loved it! They had so many animals, some I’d never even heard of that we were able to pet and see and the kiddos loved it! We were able to go on a hay ride as well which was really fun! The guide did an incredible job and it was very affordable as well! Loved the horse back riding!
Name: S******* S*******
Date: 2022-01-24 22:46:12
Rating: 5
Comment: I just had my wedding there 1-1-22 and it was amazing. Lina and Jeremy were very helpful from the start. They made sure to have everything I wanted for the big day. They made my husband and Is day amazing. The decorations were exactly what I wanted. I loved everything about this venue. The staff who help were very friendly in helping for the day of set up. Also if you love tacos they had and awesome catering company cater tacos they were amazing. Just everything about this place is a dream come true! I would recommend this venue to everyone. If you need a place for an event or wedding this is your place go and schedule a tour. 💝
Name: J****** M******
Date: 2021-11-28 12:13:50
Rating: 5
Comment: We went to Romelia Farms with the two kids and had a great time. Erica was our guide and she was friendly and had a caring relationship with the animals. We walked around and met the animals and had an opportunity to walk around with some of them. The kids really enjoyed it and are still talking about it a week later. You can purchase feed in the office and feed many of the animals. The kids enjoyed that too. Most of all they enjoyed just spending time with various animals without the hustle and bustle of a zoo.
Name: C******** V********
Date: 2021-11-14 01:09:08
Rating: 5
Comment: New owners and they all truly care about the animals. They have the hey ride and we had an awesome tour guide as we walked around and seen and fed the animals. A variety of animals we didnt expect. It was a really fun day!! Very engaging.
Name: N***** H*******
Date: 2021-11-12 14:22:16
Rating: 5
Comment: My husband and I took our 2 toddlers here and we all had a blast! Maggie the manager did our tour and she was so friendly and knowledgeable. We got the opportunity to walk around with some of the animals as we learned about them. Definitely going to this place again. So much fun.
Name: A**** G******
Date: 2021-10-17 00:57:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Erica was our guide and she did a wonderful job telling us about the animals. The hay ride and tour were a lot of fun and the animals were so sweet. 🥰
Name: M****
Date: 2021-10-16 19:30:59
Rating: 5
Comment: My family had a great time on the farm today! We did the hay ride and petting zoo. Plenty of friendly animals. Our guide was Erica and she did a great job! Will definitely be back again.
Name: X****** L*****
Date: 2021-10-11 22:12:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Our visit to Romelia Farms exceeded our expectations. We loved the variety of animals. They were all friendly and well taken care of. Erica, our tour guide was incredible and very knowledgeable. Erica made us feel welcomed and allowed us to take our time to pet and feed the animals. We 100% recommend this place. We will be coming back as we enjoyed our time at the farm.
Name: D****** Q
Date: 2021-09-28 02:41:38
Rating: 5
Comment: The kids and I had such a blast!!! Cant wait to go back. We werent told to buy food to feed the animals so well have to go back to make it up to the animals. All of the animals are well cared for and very happy and healthy. Our tractor ride was just the 3 of us and our wonderful farm guide, Riley! She is very knowledgeable and down to earth, made the visit even better with her professionalism and kindness. If you havent visited yet / even if you have, get out there and enjoy it!! Thanks Obloy!!Edit! Still one of the most relaxing, fun and entertaining place Ive ever been. Today our tour guide was Jayce and he was AWESOME! Chocolate Chip the camel made my day when he ran to me to get the last of the snacks I had...too sweet!!! I look forward to coming back!
Name: E*** V***********
Date: 2021-09-12 14:39:30
Rating: 5
Comment: If you haven’t been to Romelia Farms, you have to go! We went on a last-minute day trip and it was so worth it.The farm is full of so many sweet, well-loved animals (farm and exotic) - they come right up to you for snuggles and treats. It’s so clean and you can tell they love these sweet babies.Josh was our tour guide and he did an amazing job at going into detail about each animal, their names, and tons of fun facts on each species. It was a great trip! Horse back riding, tractor rides, and animal snuggles 🥰
Name: C***** M**
Date: 2021-08-03 19:01:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice little family farm. 3 weeks under new ownership cant wait to see their improvements.
Name: A**** T******
Date: 2021-07-25 22:57:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Tagged along with the whole family to the ranch for some horseback riding on a Saturday. Got there early, which I recommend if you are interested in coming by during the weekend. Bring bug spray, its natural Florida, there will be bugs. The horseback riding is first come first serve so you may have to wait a bit for your turn but the cool thing is they have a pond near by and they offer fishing poles and bait to kill the time. All the horses are rescued and each have their own interesting stories and personalities. All very sweet and well maintained. The staff were extremely friendly and Esther our guide was so helpful and genuine. The Wild Animal Sanctuary was extra fun for the little ones including the hayride over. They have an extensive variety of animals, again, all that are rescued. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the miniature horse but they do have several exotic animals to surprise you. While there are certain areas of the property that appear to need some TLC its great to see the care they put into the animals. Its definitely a family vibe there and the property history is interesting too with all the canals. Also, they have a wedding venue and winery, which Id assume will be back up and running as the environment and economy gets back to a new normal. Overall, this was a great experience and we had an amazing day. Thanks for sharing your sanctuary with us.
Name: K**** R****
Date: 2021-07-25 03:28:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Brought my 6 and 9 year old here. Definitely a nice way to spend the day! Bring sun screen!
Name: C***** K
Date: 2021-07-24 22:12:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved it.Got to feed most of the animals and a nice farm experience.Great for kids and family.
Name: J****** P*****
Date: 2021-07-19 22:04:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome staff. Loved the pig! We went on a trail ride and Esther was the BEST. The horses were great and we had a fabulous time. Esther is so personable and we loved her!
Name: H******* A*****
Date: 2021-07-14 14:05:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Staff was all friendly especially our guide Esther who was personable, knowledgeable, and helped me feel less nervous. As a Florida native this is one of those places that help you remember why you love Florida so much and appreciate the authenticity.
Name: L***** V*
Date: 2021-07-05 20:18:08
Rating: 5
Comment: My husband and I had an amazing time horseback riding for the first time. The staff was super chill and welcoming. Even though we had not done this before, we felt comfortable because Hannah gave us clear instructions on what to do. The property is beautiful and the animals are adorable. Besides our horses, we also thought the donkey was really cute.
Name: A***** P****
Date: 2021-07-02 17:12:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Great experience, so many different animals from any eater to camels, and you get to feed and pet them!!! Highly recommend!!!
Name: K*** t**
Date: 2021-06-27 17:50:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Samuel was an awesome tour guide! He was knowledgeable, personable, and so respectful. Made the experience enjoyable. Definitely do the pony rides for the children, it was well worth it and the kids absolutely raved about it after. They have lots of unique animals on the ranch! What a fantastic experience for such a reasonable price!
Name: S**** R******
Date: 2021-06-15 13:22:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Went here with our 9 year old son and he loved the animal tour. The guide was super nice and informative. All the animals were very cute. This was a spur of the moment decision to come here and Im glad we did.
Name: A***** Z
Date: 2021-05-22 23:46:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Very friendly staff that you could tell loved the animals very much. The animals were all very friendly as well and made buying the sweet feet at the front office well worth it. My toddler had a blast feeding all the different animals, riding around on the hayride, and the pony ride was a huge hit too.
Name: T*** M******
Date: 2021-05-07 00:17:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing place!!! I did the 45-minute trail ride, and it was such a beautiful area. The guide (Jenna) was absolutely amazing. She pointed out all the sites and was extremely informative. They also have gemstone mining which I will be back for, a great playground for the kids which is made of recycled material which is awesome in my book. They have a few animals there that you can pet, although theyre not really a zoo. We saw a couple of camels, a zebra, but I was more focused on enjoying the horse ride. They also have what they call a saloon there, and although I didnt visit this time I will be checking out the next time I come and a great little Country Store!So I will definitely be back! The owner and the people in the front office are extremely friendly, answered my questions, great sense of humor. Again I will definitely definitely definitely be back! It was awesome!
Name: D**** B******
Date: 2021-05-05 17:09:01
Rating: 5
Comment: A really cool experience. We did the horseback riding and the petting zoo and had a blast doing both. We had Hannah and Phil and would recommend both of them!
Name: B****** H******
Date: 2021-05-05 07:49:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a wonderful day with the grandkids. A lot of animals to feed. Property is beautiful.
Name: B******* B*******
Date: 2021-05-01 18:04:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful ranch. Family and staff were amazing. Super friendly. You can pet and feed most animals. They warn you who to NOT touch and feed.
Name: B** R*******
Date: 2021-04-27 17:07:08
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a great time here. We did the 45 minute horse ride and it was a lot of fun. The horses are very well trained no experience needed.
Name: M*****
Date: 2021-04-18 00:06:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Glad they had discounted tickets on line because I think regular price would not have been worth it. But for what we paid, we had a nice time. Our tour guide (man) was real cool- informative and could tell he had good relationship with the animals. Only needed one small bag of food per child ($5per bag) but know another family of 4 brought 2 mediums ($20).Pony rides are extra so it all adds up. Overall nice day out.
Name: R***** H
Date: 2021-04-17 16:19:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a great time on the petting zoo tour! Jordan was super knowledgeable and sweet. Definitely recommend purchasing animal feed for a best experience. They had a ton of animals - bunnies, camels, horses, emu, ostrich, and more. Love this little ranch!
Name: M****** V****
Date: 2021-04-15 19:58:13
Rating: 4
Comment: Great prices for horseback riding, very nice staff, and they have a very beautiful venue for anyone looking to get married
Name: J******* T*****
Date: 2021-04-11 00:10:48
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is awesome. From the tractor ride to the petting zoo everything was great! Staff was amazing. My son(3) did the pony ride which was guided and she was always making sure he was ok. Definitely recommend this place to anyone. We will for sure be back! We did get to the horseback rides or fishing.We love Sam Sam!! :)
Name: C*** T* D****
Date: 2021-03-27 22:04:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a really great time at the farm. They have a wide variety of animals. Lots that you can actually hand feed and pet. They even had bunnies available for adoption! My family thoroughly enjoyed our visit and definitely want to visit again. The cost was amazing, especially with the Groupon coupon that we purchased. I definitely recommend going there for an amazing family day!
Name: B***** M*****
Date: 2021-03-25 17:21:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent ride. Groomsman knew his horses and matched us perfectly. Enjoyable outing. Trigger behaved beautifully for my 9 year olds first ride!
Name: K****
Date: 2021-03-23 18:45:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome and fun zoo!! Great customer service!! Everyone there truly cares about the animals and they are extremely well taken care of!!
Name: K**** S*******
Date: 2021-03-20 20:03:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Spring break, Saturday, 2021. We expected it to be extremely busy and the horse riding was sold out before we arrived. There was also a wedding so you would imagine it would be so busy and messy that they wouldnt handle the volume well. Quite the contrary! There was still pony rides for the kids and the petting zoo. The staff was very friendly and our tour guide Jordan was all smiles. The play area for the kids at the wagon line was perfect to keep the kids distracted while we waited in line for the wagon to the petting zoo. There were so many cool animals to see, my favorite being the sloth, and my kids were super happy with the amount of interaction from the animals. Overall a great experience and a well run establishment. We will go back!!
Name: D****** P*******
Date: 2021-03-19 00:41:34
Rating: 5
Comment: I took my granddaughter here along with 5 other girls and they all had a blast. Our tour guide was Jordan and she is AMAZING. She told us that is was her 5th day there and said she loves it there. She was very knowledgeable of all the animals and spent time answering the kids questions and trust they had many. She was very friendly and never got frustrated with the kids. We thought she had been then for years. Its great fun for the kids and we will definitely be back.
Name: D**** C*****
Date: 2021-03-13 23:26:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice family atmosphere! All the staff was very nice! Had a wonderful time seeing the animals, riding horses, and fishing!
Name: Y* J****
Date: 2021-03-09 19:14:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing place for a family fun weekend! Animals are cute and happy. You have a tour guide for every team. Dont forget to get your ticket on Groupon, only 11 for 2 people!
Name: M**** V****
Date: 2021-03-05 18:14:39
Rating: 5
Comment: I like everything all the staff is very kind and also care about the animals, the animals are very interested in you let you pet them and feed them, there’s horseback rides available
Name: S****** C*
Date: 2021-02-24 18:28:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the tour, they have many many animals they have almost everything organized, looks like they feed them well, very friendly camels 🐫 haha they love you but just for ur bag of food hahaha, they are so cute all of them :) highly recommend! Also Staff is friendly too.
Name: J P
Date: 2021-02-09 17:56:22
Rating: 5
Comment: I understand there has been issues in the past. However, I can assure guests if you visit obloy you will not be disappointed. Fun for all ages! The animals are happy and healthy:) guides are fun and knowledgeable. Prices are great as well.
Name: J*** S*****
Date: 2021-01-31 01:59:45
Rating: 5
Comment: The good: we got plenty of time to pet the animals. All the animals were friendly and my kids were very happy. We didnt had all the time we wanted to pet the animals but I didnt felt rushed either.The bad: this might be on me, I was under the impression that it was a walk as you please place instead of a guided tour. Maybe I didnt rear everything on the website, or maybe it wasnt clear enough. I dont think I read, I think I just looked at the pictures. But there were a few other families that like me, thought they. Old just go on their own. If it lack of description in the website get it needs to be addressed, but in all honesty, I didnt pay attention, I just looked at the pictures and read about the horse tours. So this one is on me but now you know.The ugly: honestly, nothing. I didnt see any actual food to buy for ourselves but I didnt go there to have lunch. I read many many many negative reviews about staff being mean and what not. That was not my experience at all. My kids(11 and 13) and me enjoyed it and had nothing negative to say about the place or the staff.Update: we did the horse tour after I wrote my initial review and we loved it. Again, everyone was nice. Nothing negative to say.
Name: L*** F******
Date: 2021-01-14 02:20:45
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is a GREAT family place!! It is worth every penny! First they pick you up in the front on a tractor!! Wahoo, that is fun for anyone. The guide takes you around the property to stop at two magnificent 🐫 🐫 camels. We moved next to see bunnies, goats, cows, a Buffalo, a long horned cow, a kangaroo, emus, HUGE pigs, an ostrich, ducks, sheep, miniature ponies, rings tail lemurs. Its AMAZING!!Side noteWe purchased two of the large bags of food for our girls (6&8) for the future I feel like one bag would have been enough.
Name: A***** W*****
Date: 2021-01-06 19:29:55
Rating: 5
Comment: This place was so nice! Beautiful scenery and the horses were so beautiful! They have horses with very good temperaments, so even riders with no experience can ride too! And the instructor gives you a quick lesson on how to guide your horse. She knows the horses so well that shes able to match up the horses with the best temperaments to the least experienced riders(they all have very good temperaments, they just tend to eat the grass while were on the trail) I would 100% go back!
Name: R*** W
Date: 2020-12-25 03:02:22
Rating: 5
Comment: I bought an annual pass for my wife and I for her birthday and we really loved it. There are more animals than you can believe but our favorites were the Camels chocolate chip and snicker doodle lol.The staff is excellent and the venue is really sweet for all kinds of events. They have horseback riding and all kinds of fun stuff and Well be going back many times. The Obloys have made a magical place there and your family will love it.Take care and Happy Travels,Rick W
Name: A*** M*****
Date: 2020-12-06 14:53:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Such an amazing experience! The petting farm animals were really sweet and there were a nice variety of them. We also did the horseback riding which for both my fiance and I, was a new experience and thanks to our guide and our horses it was a memorable and fun experience. We will definitely be back soon!
Name: J******* C*********
Date: 2020-11-28 17:34:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Had fun checking out all the animals. Was looking forward to the zebra...no zebra :(Was well organized and our tour guide was very informative and friendly. Was looking forward to BBQ and wine tasting but not currently open. There are horseback rides and a cool recycle playground. Bring wet wipes to clean your kids hands after feeding animals. Their store has some very impressive wood carvings and other gifts. They also sell wine made on the ranch. Overall, we truly enjoyed ourselves. Thank u Obloy family.
Name: T** T*****
Date: 2020-11-25 13:59:36
Rating: 4
Comment: Took the family to Obloy Ranch 11/24/2020. Weather was great. The girls got to ride horses, pet many animals (rabbits, goats, sheep, alpacas, cows, camels, emu, zonkey, and ostrich). Staff was friendly and helpful. A few of the attractions were closed (train). Very laid-back atmosphere.
Name: O** L***
Date: 2020-11-24 08:12:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely love this place and highly recommend it. The staff were awesome, the animals looked super well cared for and loved, and the tour was really fun and educational. They allow you to pet and interact with a lot of the animals which I love. They had tons of baby animals which were adorable and healthy looking ^_^ they also have horseback riding where they take you on a trail through the place. The woman who was our guide for that was helpful and taught us how to properly communicate with the horses even though they mostly just follow her a good amount of the time.
Name: S***** B********
Date: 2020-11-16 14:59:16
Rating: 5
Comment: This place was beautiful ..it was perfect for.the surprise date my boyfriend took me on to ride horses.. They evem had a bull to ride idf your into it..and if you wnat a rustic wedding this place would be a true an amazing place with everything you could dream of.
Name: J****** J****
Date: 2020-11-14 08:34:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Great interactive tour of a working farm. Feed the animals walk in nature feel connected with the earth.Great place for kids
Name: M***** S***
Date: 2020-10-18 00:40:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Large property, beautiful loving animals, super friendly and family owned. There are so many different types of animals. So peaceful. My kids and I had a great time. Great family memories.
Name: M****** H***
Date: 2020-10-17 21:26:55
Rating: 5
Comment: My 6 year old and I had a blast there today!We loved seeing all the animals and feeding them. The highlight was her pony ride!
Name: S**** P******
Date: 2020-08-25 20:48:23
Rating: 5
Comment: So much fun!!! The guy that took us horse back riding was amazing and fun. We will definitely be back😍😍😍
Name: A********
Date: 2020-07-10 19:29:58
Rating: 5
Comment: My 2 year old.looooooved this place yes it gets hot bring water no dont wear.flipflops and may not be good for older ppl the tractor is really high to get up.on...also Im 5months preg and was fine getting on and off tractor. Cant wait to go back.
Name: J** O****
Date: 2020-06-18 14:07:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Went yesterday with my daughters...so worth the hr drive!...friendly and polite staff...tour guy was excellent...food was AMAZING! Got ribs and fries..and a hot dog!..A must have! Made fresh and grilled right on the spot! Train ride gave us the giggles because it was so bumpy..lol but def fun!...lots of animals for being family owned...have no complaints about Obloy Family Ranch....My girls and I def luved our time there....Thank u to the amazing staff you guys did a wonderful job taking care of us! A + from me! ☺
Name: C*** M****** M*******
Date: 2020-06-13 23:28:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Staff very friendly and patient. Large variety of animals. Great value, will be back. Good food and plenty of drink selections for both the little and big kids 😁🇺🇸
Name: A****** I***
Date: 2020-06-13 23:01:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Very friendly and helpful staff. Great variety of animals. Just good old down on the farm environment. The whole family had a great time.
Name: S***** L*****
Date: 2020-05-25 00:35:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Great farm to visit with family. Grand daughters had a fun time seeing all the extremely friendly farm animals and the ability to pet the majority of them and feed them. Will definitely visit again
Name: K******* T******
Date: 2020-03-02 22:59:13
Rating: 4
Comment: Enjoyed the horseback riding. Would love to have seen the horses groomed a little better. My horse Ruger, really needed a good brushing. but the concept that they have there with the wedding Barn is really nice. Hopefully they will develop trails through their property to get a more of a Florida horseback riding experience feel. Would go again.
Name: D******* M***
Date: 2020-02-28 22:19:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Horse Back Riding on a beautiful day with a nice mason glass of local wine afterwards! This place is a nice hidden gem, if you are looking for something fun & different you found it here. They offer horseback riding, animal tours, hayrides, mud truck rides, and they have food & drinks on site.
Name: B***** a** A** G***********
Date: 2020-02-13 00:02:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Very cool place! We love the holiday extravaganza they thrown right before Christmas, but it’s a lovely place to visit anytime. The animals are adorable, and it’s a nice farm to walk around.
Name: G*** H****
Date: 2020-01-18 16:52:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful experience. Excellent tour with the the young lady I forgot her name Im sorry, but she was a fabulous guide.
Name: S******** J*****
Date: 2019-12-15 12:32:30
Rating: 5
Comment: We took my grandson to this farm on a Saturday afternoon. It is run by a local family and very well kept. I used a Groupon which made the price unbelievable. Not that the prices to get in are high, they are not. We purchased our feed for the animals in the store and took our hayride to where the animals are housed. It’s not a large farm and not a great amount of animals but to a three yr old it was plenty. Our guide was Kila, she was friendly and knew so much about each and every animal you could tell she genuinely likes them. There is also wedding venue here that looks gorgeous, it was being prepped for a wedding as we rode by . The lights and archways were lit up we didn’t get to see inside but, the attention to detail was apparent. My Grandson also took a pony ride and he loved it the price again was amazing so it was easy to add the extra for him. If you have nothing to do on a sunny Saturday afternoon take a ride to see Dexter the crazy goat , or Zippy the zebra or maybe a pot bellied pig named Polly pockets is more your style. I enjoyed my afternoon here with my grandson .
Name: T** S*****
Date: 2019-12-02 22:22:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This place was a blast, it was just my wife and I, it didnt feel rushed at all, you come to the petting zoo on a 3-5 minute hayride, and your guided through all manner of animals... camels, goats, donkey, miniature deer, rabbits, kangaroo, horses, sheep, lemurs, cows, bison, zebra, pigs, gators (not for petting), alpacas, more cows, tortoises, ducks, turkeys. So many critters buy the mega pack of food we almost had some left at the end, but mostly dust, feeding gators is meh for me, so we passed on that experience. A lot of young animals as of dec 2019.
Name: J*** A****
Date: 2019-10-11 17:47:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place, excellent service...very personalized. And theyre saving abused animals from terrible lives and taking incredible of them.Your kids will remember it forever.
Name: E****** T
Date: 2019-08-30 16:44:38
Rating: 5
Comment: My girlfriend and I loved our time spent at the Obloy Family Ranch. We were able to feed and pet a variety of animals. We went horseback riding around the ranch and loved it all.
Name: K******** Q********
Date: 2019-07-27 22:22:01
Rating: 4
Comment: It was fun great for kids and families!!! I bought my tickets on Groupon and it was a heck of a deal I suggest getting tickets there. Its a nice property the animals are used to human interaction so they come up and let you feed and pet them!! They ALSO have a saloon for the parents😉
Name: M**** W***
Date: 2019-07-12 19:26:02
Rating: 5
Comment: I couldnt be happier with this family experience. I am an experienced rider but my children are not. They were well taken care of with instructions from the staff. I hung back in the back so I could catch up to the kids. The trail is very easy but has Florida views such as lakes and vegetation. Great horses. Even better staff. The petting zoo is a mush see with the baby animals. After the ride we grabbed a beer and yummy food.
Name: D****** H*********
Date: 2019-06-12 22:10:22
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a wonderful couple of hours at the farm. The staff was friendly and our guide for the petting zoo ride/walk was so wonderful in encouraging the kids to engage with a animals. My girls held the chicken and the ducks. We purchased the large bag of food and it was more than enough for us to have to feed all of the animals. We all enjoyed our farm experience. Thank you, Obloy ranch staff!!!
Name: G***** V*****
Date: 2019-05-30 12:15:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place lots of animals, and a hay ride, horseback riding, face painting ,food, music they even have a barn for weddings.
Name: J***** W*********
Date: 2019-05-13 19:33:29
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a wonderful time on the ranch! We did the farm animal tour and went horseback riding!!! Everyone there was helpful and fun!
Name: A***** M****
Date: 2019-05-07 16:30:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly staff. Friendly horses. The overall property was clean and beautiful. I felt the country environment. Loved it. Between myself and friend caught 3 fish in their waters. Two horse ride under $50 with Groupon. The animals didnt smell or anything. Clean clean and lovely property overall. Thank you. Coming back with the nephews soon.
Name: M**** M*****
Date: 2019-05-07 12:08:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place! Animals and staff are very friendly! Our guide Allison was a fountain of information and a very personable girl. Really enjoyed our morning there!
Name: N*** S******
Date: 2019-05-05 18:53:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Obloy Family Ranch was a great experience for my family and I. Get here early so you can enjoy all the activities!!!✌😁👍
Name: f********
Date: 2019-04-28 00:35:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a great experience . The staff were amazing and great with kids. You could tell they love their job. Food was excellent!!! The animals were diverse and all very friendly and tame. There were no lines for anything. They have a bar. The property is huge. Met the owner and he is a super nice down to earth guy. The animals all looked well cared for and clean. The enclosures are large and the animals have room to play and get shade. The kids loved the entire day. They were blown away by all the species and things to do. The monster truck ride was a blast and the looks on the kids faces all day was worth any amount of money. We did everything there was to do , had lunch and a few cocktails all for about $200 for a family of 5 . You cant beat that!!!!
Name: K**** S*****
Date: 2019-04-21 03:23:47
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite places to go! The people are friendly, and the animals make you want to open a farm! Love this place!!
Name: C****** C*****
Date: 2019-03-29 23:03:29
Rating: 5
Comment: We had an awesome time today at the ranch. The animals were so sweet and the children loved getting interact with them. The food options for lunch were great for the kids. They also sold beer/wine/moonshine which was very cool for the adults. The staff was very kind and great with the kids. We learned a lot as well. I definitely recommend this for families, friends, really anyone who wants to have a great time interacting with amazing animals.
Name: E*** M*****
Date: 2019-02-26 02:18:11
Rating: 5
Comment: We had an amazing time today at the petting zoo!! So much fun with friends we will definitely be back again!! Thanks for letting us enjoy your slice of heaven!! Such a great morning!!
Name: J******* B****
Date: 2019-02-13 01:24:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Treat yourself to a super fun adventure. Horseback riding and the best petting zoo I have ever been too. This is a hidden gem!!! The staff is great! Highly recommend this place.
Name: S***** H****
Date: 2019-02-06 13:03:21
Rating: 5
Comment: What a fun surprise! Great family-owned ranch managed by hardworking people. They were incredibly warm and inviting and we had a wonderful time!
Name: K*** H*******
Date: 2019-02-01 03:23:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Couple of their horses in the picture below. They have a good operation. Wish I could have reserved a time vs first come first served approach. Kids loved the experience.
Name: L** G
Date: 2019-01-26 18:19:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Had a great time at the ranch today, did horseback riding for the first time and it went smoothly. The staff was nice, and they had a live performer which was pretty cool.
Name: H***** K*****
Date: 2019-01-20 21:05:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a great time at the ranch! Staff was welcoming and were truly invested in making sure visitors had a great experience. My wife and I did the horse riding and our guide was excellent. Would definitely recommend!
Name: L**** A****
Date: 2018-12-22 17:19:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Great family fun! Had a blast, and I will come around again! Groupon has a fantastic deal for tickets to this Farm! Dont miss out on the fun!
Name: P****** A*
Date: 2018-12-11 11:51:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Very friendly and informative staff. The ranch is huge, lots of animals. The food was good, its made to order so youll be waiting a while. Overall, awesome experience, the children really enjoyed themselves. Well be visiting again!
Name: A***** R*****
Date: 2018-12-01 00:27:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Super nice people..animals look healthy and happy enjoy the photos!
Name: E*****
Date: 2018-11-11 16:10:45
Rating: 4
Comment: Great deals on Groupon. The employees are so nice. We didnt eat there but food smelled amazing. We had fun. 1st come 1sr serve for the horses. One thing I would say for feed back, not to many horses but to many groups showing, there should be a cut for breaks for the horses.
Name: K****** S****
Date: 2018-10-17 13:19:28
Rating: 4
Comment: This was a pretty cool place. The kids enjoyed feeding the animals. Personally I couldnt do their wine..... waaayyy too sweet
Name: C******** V
Date: 2018-08-09 19:09:41
Rating: 5
Comment: I took my 3 year old daughter and 12 year old niece. Our tour guide was Stacy (youre the bomb) and she was very nice and knowledgeable. The animals looked well cared for and were friendly.One of the donkeys accidentally nipped my daughters fingers when she was feeding it and started crying. Stacy and another staff member showed true concern. The other staff member was on a horse and came over to comfort my daughter. She said her horse heard her crying and the horse wanted to make sure she was ok. I thought that was very sweet.The only reason why Im giving it a 4 and not a 5 is because of the parking. There isnt much of it and there was a discarded commerical ice chest in a potential parking spot. Also no direction for traffic (exit/enter) in parking area.Other than that all the staff were friendly. We had a great time & we will be coming back.One year later we came back and still love this place. Our guide was ANA and she was great! She was very thoughtful and interacted well with the young kids. She made sure to remind us to hydrate and pointed out the shade so the young ones can cool off. She even shared her watermelon with the kids. THANK YOU ANA FOR THE AWESOME TOUR!!!
Name: P B
Date: 2018-07-31 00:24:05
Rating: 4
Comment: We booked a vain at the Obloy ranch via air B&B, we arrived after hours however we received directions of how to check in. The cabin was smallish, rustic but still very accommodating. We stayed in the rebel cabin, the cabin had 2 ac units, Wi-Fi, a decent sized tv, a small kitchen area, bathroom with a shower, the interior doors are barn style slider, one dog or bed, a sleeper sofa and 2 twin beds in the loft. The price was right and it was a cozy fun area, well will definitely be back. Thank you Obloy Ranch!!
Name: p* a***********
Date: 2018-07-27 23:15:18
Rating: 4
Comment: This was more fun than I expected! Our family signed up for a horse trail ride and a petting zoo tour. The person managing the horses and trail ride was very understanding of our riding inexperience, and was careful to assign horses accordingly. The trail ride was pleasant, but if you are an experienced rider, it might be underwhelming. The petting zoo was full of rescued and surrendered animals that were well cared for. The guide that took us on the petting tour knew every animal by name, species and individual quirks! Before this family took the property over, it had been an alligator farm; they still care for the gators that were left. The entry point/storefront has snacks, drinks, and limited local goods. Tickets can be purchased online or at the petting zoo, but if you purchase anything on site, you will need cash. (An ATM machine is near the register.) The staff are very vocal about safety measures, particularly hydration---there is not a lot of shade when you are out on the property. Everyone working was very genuine, and super nice! Wheelchair accessible at the entry point, but unsure about the zoo; call ahead if you have mobility or access needs.
Name: T***** C*******
Date: 2018-06-27 13:50:30
Rating: 5
Comment: My three year old and one year old had a blast. The animals were great to see and even get to feed some.
Name: A B****
Date: 2018-06-19 10:53:19
Rating: 5
Comment: A must visit if you have kids that love outdoors and petting animals. Watch out for the big rooster, he will run after the little ones if they are scared. How do I know?😂 My 4yr old ran from him and it actually chased him around until my son tumbled on the ground (water bottle flying up in the air). Our tour guide had to shoo it off by throwing a water bottle at it. Wish I was video recording. 😂Theres a short hay ride (without the hay) in the beginning that takes you to where the animals are and then you walk around the rest, so bring comfortable shoes, hats, sunscreen etc.
Name: M*** W***** (****** W**** o* M*** J****
Date: 2018-06-19 03:39:46
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is Beyond Amazing!!! :) took my kids to a birthday party thrown there and we had Such a fulfilling s Amazing time. They have the most massive a animal area just it in the natural whereyou can pet ALL sorts of animals such as: zebra, camel, cows, baby cows daddy bulls, get to see the Beautiful natural suite of a baby calf suckling at its mothers teet, alligators, MASSIVE tortoise, sheep, goat, they have peacocks, pigs, hogs, houses, donkies, ponies, I KNOW Im forgetting animals but there are really just a cornucopiaand large variety of animals you can interact feed pet and just interact with. The kids got to ride a horse which was cool.Other things they have there are horseback riding and a dune buggy type adventure they take you on. The have an Amazing bbq pit w Delicious bbq!! Im sure they have even more I dont even know about.This Is something that is SO worth checking out for the Entire family! I suggest going and give it a try for yourself and enjoy the best of nature.Im going to try the house back riding next time I go w the kids and fam. That I know and can only imagine how serine and peaceful that must be! Its been too long since I play ride a horse down a trail in the wild. What a great adventure to be had.
Name: L**** S***
Date: 2018-06-18 18:14:56
Rating: 5
Comment: The place is so quaint and rustic but the important things like bathrooms and the restaurant are super clean and cute it was wonderful for my older parents and my younger children. Our tour guide was sweet and amazing the animals are up close and personal and adorable. There was so much to do the owner even let us split our package into two days because we were exhausted after day one. I honestly cant wait to go back.
Name: E*** H*******
Date: 2018-06-04 16:29:24
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a great time! The staff was very knowlegable and clearly cared about each and every animal. The rescue and rehabilitation they do is amazing.
Name: F* S***
Date: 2018-05-27 20:52:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Fun place to come with kiddos. They have plenty of animals and the team crew is very friendly. Worth the drive.
Name: l*** y*** e******* l***
Date: 2018-05-24 00:41:00
Rating: 5
Comment: This family run ranch was great. Our kids absolutely loved it. Well definitely come back in the future whenever were in town. The tour guide, Jessica, was great. She was with us from beginning to end and was very informative of all of the animals.
Name: R S
Date: 2018-04-27 23:52:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Horseback riding was just right! The small group size made it easy to feel comfortable even though we were beginners.
Name: J** G
Date: 2018-04-27 15:35:39
Rating: 5
Comment: I absolutely LOVED it. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. I love the fact that we were encouraged to be hands on on ALL the animals on the farm, it was so exciting. I smiled from the moment I was greeted by Peanut the Lemur until I left when humongous Duke the Percheron Draft horse came to get some loving from me.
Name: I****** G******
Date: 2018-04-07 20:46:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Very fun. My kids loved it. Lots friendly animals to pet and play with. They dont offer elephant rides, probably because they dont have any elephants. But they do have horse riding and four wheeling. And that is pretty cool. The little goats that follow you around are super fun. Its amazing how many people try to buy the goats.
Name: K***** S****
Date: 2018-04-06 22:23:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Our family had a great time. My 10 yr old was excited to ride by herself. They got to buy food an feed the animals. Would go again.
Name: L**** J***
Date: 2018-03-18 01:11:17
Rating: 5
Comment: A DREAM EXPERIENCE MADE REALITY!!! I highly enjoyed this amazing experience on the Obloy farm. The animals each specifically had their unique character and brought life to the farm. Enjoy horse back riding on an amazing trail and learn about the horses that brought magic to real life. Peanut the lemur will have you on your toes. A wonderful experience for my boyfriend and myself. The drive out to Merritt Island is well worth it. Take my word for it. Bring your kids, cousins, aunts, husbands, wives, girlfriends to experience the adventure. Bring everyone out there.
Name: Y***** L***** (****
Date: 2018-03-13 16:17:54
Rating: 5
Comment: First time here for a school trip, and my daughters loved it. The little one even loved eating lunch at the barn. Definitely a great first experience!!
Name: A***** w****
Date: 2018-03-07 15:20:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Took my two small children and had a great time! Reasonable prices, a wide variety of animals, and a fun family feel. My two year old hasnt stopped asking to go back!
Name: S**** T*****
Date: 2018-02-26 22:00:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the horseback riding have a wonderful trail ride with a great guide. The petting zoo was a lot of fun especially the baby lemur
Name: M******* M******
Date: 2017-09-07 00:32:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Quaint place, I enjoyed the hay ride, I love how you can interact with the animals, some goats and sheep roam around freely, trying to eat the treats you have for the animals. my son really enjoyed it. the trail rides arent for children under 10 so we couldnt go on one because my son is 3, we did the $5 horse rides which were fun too. our first time riding a horse was great. our tour guide, forgot her name, was very entertaining. I wouldnt suggest you go when its hot because we just wanted the tour to end, we were tired and sweaty. great place, Google maps sends you down the road from the actual location but the sign is clear so you wont get lost.
Name: D******* G*****
Date: 2017-08-24 19:38:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Saw a deal on Groupon for $10 for two people, regular admission is $12 per person so this was a steal. We bought a large bag of food, 7 cups, for $10 and had more than enough food for all of the animals. It isnt big like a zoo, but you get lots of personal one on one time with the animals. Some of them get to roam around for free, we were told these are the really well behaved animals, but you get to feed every animal you come across and get to let most of them. There were a few we couldnt pet because of the actual animal, like the peacock or the aggressive ones. We paid $5 for what i call am adult pony ride, you get on a horse and go down a trail and back, but plan on coming back for the horseback riding trail. We fished a little before the tour and about to go fish some more. The prices are VERY reasonable and the best for what you get. I recommend this for animal lovers, children, and anyone who wants some cheap fun. We had to wait an hour for a tour so they gave us the feeding and horseback ride for a discount when we paid for the fishing rod rentals and bait.
Name: C***** N*********
Date: 2017-04-21 18:14:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Petting zoo was so much fun for our family! We were going to have to wait for Close to an hour for another group to finish but Danny took us out special so we would not have to wait, did a great job showing us around!The tractor takes you to the animals and back and you walk around to pet them. Theres not much shade so be prepared for that. It took us about an hour total and that felt like the perfect amount of time.Also really respected that the animals are all rescues!
Name: S******* F
Date: 2016-08-06 01:15:14
Rating: 4
Comment: What a great day!!! My 4yr.old LOVED all the animals, especially the cows roaming freely... He was excited to feed all the different animals, as well as pet most of them too.He also enjoyed the Hayride...
Name: A****** D******
Date: 2024-02-14 11:24:02
Rating: 4
Comment: We visited Romelia as a family for our friends sons birthday, it wasnt a booked party we just paid our way to celebrate with him. I was able to book our tour, fill out waivers and pay ahead for a small bag of feed online which was a huge time saver. The small bag of feed was plenty for my 3 year old, he had such a great time feeding the animals and petting a few, our favorite was getting to interact with a sweet baby goat. Listen closely to your tour guide, they will tell you which animals arent safe to feed or those on special diets that cant eat the feed. My son enjoyed playing in the tire play area when the tour was over. We really had a great time.My only con, there is only one set of single bathrooms by the check in office. The sink in the ladies room didnt have the best water pressure, and there wasnt a hand washing station near the animals. Thankfully we had wipes and hand sanitizer on hand but a hand washing station near the animals would have been awesome.