Family Day Trips from
Orlando, FL
Chase Sanctuary offers the best family day trips from Orlando. Orlando is designed to keep families inside its gates, which is why Chase Sanctuary in Webster, FL. 50 miles west on State Route 50, feels like such a discovery when families find it. There are no entry fees that spiral into hundreds of dollars, no fastpass tiers, and no two-hour waits for a 90-second ride.
Genuinely Wild
There is a 20-acre nonprofit sanctuary where kids can meet miniature cows on a Saturday afternoon, watch ring-tailed lemurs move through an open habitat, and actually learn something about wildlife conservation that sticks.
The Mini Cows & Mini Tour and Interactive Group Tour are the most family-friendly entry points. Both run on weekends and are fully guided by experienced sanctuary staff.
Book Your Experience →"There are no entry fees that spiral into hundreds of dollars, no fastpass tiers, and no two-hour waits for a 90-second ride."— Location Details
Address: 6127 SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597
Signature Experiences
Discover the encounters that make Chase Sanctuary unforgettable.
$125/person | Saturdays & Sundays, 1:30-3:00PM
Meet Chase Sanctuary's miniature cows and enjoy a mini sanctuary tour. A crowd favorite with younger visitors -- and adults love it just as much.
Book Mini Cows & Mini Tour$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$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 SanctuaryAdd-On Encounters
Add-On Encounters (+$75 each)
Otter Feeding Add-On
Hand-feed Chase Sanctuary's playful otters and watch them at their most energetic.
Sloth / Anteater Add-On
Up-close time with gentle sloths or anteaters -- always on the animal's own terms.
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 Orlando for a family day trip?
A: Chase Sanctuary is approximately 50 miles west of Orlando -- about a 50-minute drive via State Route 50 West. It is one of the most straightforward family day trips from the Orlando area.
Q2: What makes Chase Sanctuary a good alternative to Orlando theme parks for families?
A: Chase Sanctuary keeps group sizes small, every experience is guided, and the animals interact naturally rather than on a schedule. There are no crowds, no upsell lines, and no corporate atmosphere. It is a conservation-first environment where kids engage with real wildlife.
Q3: What Chase Sanctuary experiences are best for families from Orlando with young children?
A: The Mini Cows & Mini Tour ($125) is the most popular experience for younger children and runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30-3PM. The Interactive Group Tour ($75) on Saturday at 12:30PM is also excellent for families with a wider age range.
Q4: Is Chase Sanctuary worth it for Orlando families who have already done the major attractions?
A: Most Orlando families who visit Chase Sanctuary say it ranks among their most memorable Florida experiences despite being far off the tourist radar. It is consistently rated five stars by visitors who discover it.
Q5: Can I book Chase Sanctuary same-day from Orlando?
A: Same-day booking depends on availability. Advance booking online at chasesanctuary.org is strongly recommended, especially for popular Saturday experiences.