Animal Experiences Near
Dade City, FL
Pasco County residents in Dade City are sitting 20 minutes away from something most Floridians drive an hour to reach. Chase Sanctuary in Webster offers unique animal experiences near Dade City FL. It is a 20-acre nonprofit wildlife sanctuary just north on US-301, home to lemurs, sloths, anteaters, otters, wallabies, tortoises, and more.
Genuinely Wild
For locals, this is the kind of place you visit once and immediately start recommending to everyone.
The Sunrise at the Sanctuary experience is a particular draw for Dade City residents who want to see the sanctuary before crowds arrive -- a guided walk through open-air habitats at 9AM on Saturday mornings that feels more like a conservation field experience than a tourist attraction.
Book Your Experience →"The Sunrise at the Sanctuary experience is a particular draw for Dade City residents who want to see the sanctuary before crowds arrive..."— Location Details
Address: 6127 SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597
Signature Experiences
Discover the encounters that make Chase Sanctuary unforgettable.
$95/person | Saturdays at 9:00AM
Walk through the open-air lemur enclosure with a guide, meeting lemurs, giant tortoises, muntjac deer, wallabies, and other open-air inhabitants at first light.
Book Sunrise at the Sanctuary$75/person | Saturdays at 12:30PM
A guided group tour through the sanctuary with interactive animal encounters. The most accessible experience -- ideal for families, birthday parties, and first-time visitors.
Book Interactive Group Tour$195/person | 9AM-1PM, by appointment
Step into the role of an animal keeper for a half day. Assist with feeding, enrichment, and daily care alongside experienced staff. The most hands-on experience Chase Sanctuary offers.
Book Keeper for a DayAdd-On Encounters
Add-On Encounters (+$75 each)
Fennec Fox Add-On
Meet the sanctuary's big-eared, endlessly charming fennec fox. Tiny, curious, and unforgettable.
Otter Feeding Add-On
Hand-feed Chase Sanctuary's playful otters and watch them at their most energetic.
About Chase Sanctuary
Chase Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife sanctuary in Webster, FL dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of endangered primates and exotic animals.
The sanctuary operates on WAZA welfare standards. Animal interactions are never forced.
Every dollar from your booking goes directly to animal care and conservation. No animals from Chase Sanctuary have ever been sold as pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How far is Chase Sanctuary from Dade City?
A: Chase Sanctuary is approximately 20 miles north of Dade City -- about a 20-minute drive via US-301 North. It is the closest nonprofit wildlife sanctuary to Pasco County.
Q2: What animal experiences are available near Dade City?
A: Chase Sanctuary offers the Interactive Group Tour, Lemur & Friends Private Tour, Painting With Primates, Keeper for a Day, Mini Cows & Mini Tour, Sunrise at the Sanctuary, and the Ultimate VIP Experience, plus add-on encounters with sloths, otters, and fennec foxes.
Q3: Is Chase Sanctuary a day trip or a longer visit from Dade City?
A: For Dade City residents, it is a short outing rather than a full day trip. Most experiences run 1.5 to 4 hours. Pasco County locals often visit, return for a different experience, and bring visiting family and friends.
Q4: Is Chase Sanctuary good for homeschool families near Dade City?
A: Chase Sanctuary is excellent for homeschool families and offers educational animal interactions. Contact the sanctuary for custom group arrangements if you are coordinating a homeschool group visit.
Q5: Can I buy a Chase Sanctuary gift card for someone in Dade City?
A: Yes. Gift cards start at $100 and are available at chasesanctuary.org/gift-card. They apply to any experience and are popular for birthdays, holidays, and local gifts for animal lovers.