Wildlife Survival Sanctuary

It was such a hot day today. I am from NY and my friends suggested going to Rainbow Springs. I was nervous because of gator warnings, but it was clean, beautiful and refreshing. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom which is 10 feet below. The water is always a steady 72° because it is spring fed. Very nice on a hot day. We swam with noodles because you can't touch bottom and will get tired eventually. I LOVED it there. It's so beautiful and there is a gift shop, an area to change, restrooms and trails to walk on all for $2 per person. Have fun!!

I was a little hesitant to go out first. My husband took me as a surprise for Valentines weekend. I don't normally like to see animals in captivity. But after going on the tour of 90 minutes I was able to understand all that the sanctuary does for these animals. Most of these animals come from other people who have kept them as pets or who have not kept good care of them, so this is a safe place for them. I was so honored to get to see so many animals being cared for with respect, and get to meet the people who volunteer their time to give comfort to these animals. The best part is that all the proceeds go directly to the animals' care and welfare. It's not like other places where a percentage will go to the employees. At this sanctuary the proceeds go straight back to the animals. If you're an animal lover like me I would recommend going!

Visited and it was the best experience ever to see those beautiful big cats close. To see the love and care they have for the animals. Amazing experience can't wait to go back. Animals are fed and well taken care of. The couple that does the tour very sweet and sociable. I highly recommend this place. Keep up the great job. Thanks for sharing your precious babies with us.

This sanctuary is a nice loving home to these creatures in need. Staff was knowledgeable about the animals history but didn’t talk as much about the specie itself unless you asked. This sanctuary is basically in the middle of nowhere so if you plan on doing something afterwords I definitely don’t think it’s going to be in this area. There aren’t many stores or quaint little shops… So your best bet is driving to Tampa or Saint Pete. Also when you drive-in you’ll see a gate on the right with a sign that’s their’s but you’ll want to enter through the second gate on the right. The tour will take two hours and takes you through A lemur exhibit, panther, Monkey, lion, pig, turtle and ostrich exhibit. They also give you a nice little free gift at the end of the tour which is a Your choice of a picture of one of the animals laminated. I just wish that the staff was a bit more presentable when working… (There wasn’t a streamlined uniform )As well as sometimes our tour guide would just say two or three small things about the animal and just wait. They do take photos with your camera if you want a close up photo of the animal