Discover a one-of-a-kind experience with animals and art at Beautiful Creatures Animal Ranch. Join in feedings, pettings, and a themed painting class—perfect for animal lovers and families alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
All ages and fitness levels welcome; no physical exertion required.
Wildlife
History
The ranch has been operating since 2010, focusing on ethical animal care and community education.
Conservation
The ranch actively participates in local wildlife conservation efforts and promotes responsible interactions.
Beautiful Creatures Animal Ranch
Discover a one-of-a-kind experience with animals and art at Beautiful Creatures Animal Ranch. Join in feedings, pettings, and a themed painting class—perfect for animal lovers and families alike.
Beautiful Creatures Animal Ranch in Dunnellon, Florida, operates an educational and recreational animal facility that offers guided encounters and small-group experiences for visitors of varied ages. The ranch features curated experiences including the LLAMA ALPACA HIKE, Sloth & Friends Paint Party, SLOTH & FRIENDS encounter, and ZooSchool programming. Each experience combines hands-on interaction, supervised feeding, and photo opportunities with ranch residents such as llamas, alpacas, goats, mini-horses, donkeys, camels, deer, and kangaroos.
All programs occur on the ranch property in Dunnellon, with structured durations noted for each experience: one-hour hikes that pair guests with a hiking animal, 1.5-hour sloth encounters that begin with a 30-minute sloth interaction followed by a ranch tour, two-hour themed paint parties featuring sloths and additional animal interactions, and educational animal husbandry classes marketed for children.
Safety and animal welfare are prioritized; interactions are supervised by trained staff following handling protocols and guided feeding procedures. The ranch emphasizes education in animal care through ZooSchool classes and hands-on husbandry lessons that include feeding, grooming, and creative projects. Group sizes are intentionally limited to enhance guest-animal interaction and to protect animal well-being.
Beautiful Creatures Animal Ranch markets itself to families, animal lovers, and educators seeking immersive Florida animal encounters and small-group nature experiences. Visitors can expect close encounters, photo opportunities, and opportunities to learn about animal behavior and care in a rural Dunnellon setting. Reservations are recommended to secure specific experiences and times. Gift certificates and private events may be available; check ranch booking options for date availability.
Location
Dunnellon, FL
Ranch property in rural Florida
Tours Offered
4 Experiences
Range of animal encounters
Youth Program
5–12 years
ZooSchool title age range
Typical Durations
1–2 hours
Short, structured experiences
Reserve LLAMA ALPACA HIKE, SLOTH & FRIENDS, Sloth & Friends Paint Party, or ZooSchool to secure a small-group, educational animal experience.
Dress comfortably
Wear casual clothing suitable for touching animals and participating in painting activities.
Arrive early
Getting there a few minutes in advance ensures you have plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the activities.
Bring a camera
Capture memorable moments with animals and your artwork during the visit.
Follow animal guidelines
Respect the animals' space and follow staff instructions for the best experience.
Comfortable clothing
Suitable for interacting with animals and painting activities.
year-round
Camera or smartphone
To take photos of animals and your artwork.
year-round
Sun hat & sunscreen
Protects against sun during outdoor activities.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during your visit.
year-round