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Rooterville is a nonprofit home to over 100 rescued farm animals of all types, THEY make it an amazing place to visit!
Come on out to the country for the experience of a lifetime interacting with sweet farm animals in luxury accommodations or bring a tent and "rough" it in your choice of spots on our beautiful 20 acre property surrounded by lots of amazing wild creatures of all sorts and our friendly animal ambassadors. Maybe you'll spot a bald eagle getting a meal from our ponds!
There's so much to see and enjoy right here at the sanctuary, we have over 100 rescued animals who can't wait to meet you and maybe bum a snack from you too. Check out our reviews [HERE]()
**If you get bored, there is plenty to do nearby:**
Goldhead Park, a paved Bike Trail, Jacksonville, St Augustine, High Springs, Ocala and Gainesville are all within an hour's drive.
Melrose is quaint and rural. We don't rush here. Except at feeding time! You'll get to experience that too. Trolley Tours are free on weekends.
We can't wait to meet you!
You'll come as a guest and leave as a friend!
No smoking, pets or meat prepared on the property please.
Best experience. My boyfriend took me to do the cow cuddling activity and I absolutely loved it. The employees are amazing and the animals are so well taken care of. Most of them are able to roam around. I got to pet and feed cows, horses, pigs, cats, dogs, goats. They have a butterfly garden where we saw beehives and freshly born butterflies out of their cacoons. and they have cutest gift shop. I didn’t think there would be much to do but we spent a good 4 hours with the animals and roaming around the sanctuary.
This is a must visit for animal lovers! We booked a cow cuddling session and actually arrived just in time to watch the pigs being fed as an added bonus. Brian walked us through the entire process and is very knowledgeable about all of the animals and their care. He knows them on a personal level as well and was able to tell us about their personalities. Keep in mind this is a vegan sanctuary so please be respectful if you plan to visit! Like the website says, this is the animals home and it really feels that way! We will definitely be back again!
Came from Savannah and stayed two nights in the covered wagon and had a great time. Elaine and staff were awesome and we had a blast with all of the animals and just spending the day with them and feeding them all the snacks! The property is really nice and well kept and the covered wagons are very clean and nice as well. We will absolutely be back soon!
This was an incredible place to visit! The staff was so friendly and informative! We took my son there for his birthday because he LOVES farm animals and this place exceeded expectations! Highly recommend for families with kids! Super thankful for the memories made here today!
OMG. This was the best little getaway for Valentine’s Day. Elaine and the staff are super friendly, the animals are well taken care off and love to interact with humans for a treat. The wagons are fantastic, spacious, well equipped and super clean.
Enjoy some time cuddling with the cows (highly therapeutic and recommended). Walk the farm and interact with the cows, pigs, dogs, turkeys and more.
Enjoy the evening outside your wagon with a cozy campfire in the fireplace. Listen to all kinds of animals in and around the sanctuary, including owls.
