Guided walking tours and one-of-a-kind tiger dining experiences at Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary, supporting EARS, Inc.
Choose from private guided tours, public tours, and the signature Dinners with Max tiger dining experience.
wildlife-nature · Ocala
Step into an extraordinary evening with Max the tiger at the EARS sanctuary in Ocala, Florida. Enjoy a private candlelit dinner while learning about endangered wildlife and conservation firsthand.
Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS, Inc.) in Ocala, Florida, operates a 35-acre rescue and sanctuary that offers guided wildlife experiences and a unique private dining encounter. The sanctuary is home to large carnivores including lions, tigers and bears and provides both public and private 1.5–2 hour guided walking tours across its property.
Public tours present a structured, educational walking route where visitors learn the animals’ stories and see habitat areas up close. Private tours extend the same guided format with personalized focus tailored to visitor interests, allowing for deeper educational context and additional time with specific enclosures. Both tour formats are presented as guided experiences that move across the sanctuary’s 35 acres.
The sanctuary also offers a signature experience called "Dinners with Max," a private, candlelit dining event where guests dine nearby a tiger named Max. The dinner experience is presented as an opportunity to support EARS, Inc. while enjoying an intimate encounter that combines fine dining and wildlife observation.
Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary emphasizes visitor education through guided commentary and site-based interpretation. All public and private tours are described as guided walking experiences, and the property size provides room for multiple large-animal enclosures. Visitors seeking close-range wildlife encounters, educational tours, or a distinctive private dining experience in Ocala can choose from the sanctuary’s public tours, private tours, or Dinners with Max offerings.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Central Florida wildlife hub
Spacious natural enclosures
Guided walking tours duration
Private candlelit tiger dinner
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The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
A glimpse into the experiences, natural landscapes, and adventures waiting on your next trip.
Images supplied on the current Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary listing.
Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Secure a spot for a public tour, private tour, or the exclusive Dinners with Max tiger dining experience and support EARS, Inc.
land-adventures · Citra
Journey through 35 acres at the Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary, where private walking tours offer rare access to lions, tigers, bears, and more. Tailored to your interests, these tours reveal the powerful stories behind Florida’s rescued wildlife.
wildlife-nature · Citra
Step onto 35 acres at the Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary in Citra, Florida, for a guided tour featuring lions, tigers, bears, and stories of rescue and survival. Discover a wildlife experience rooted in education and conservation.
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