Otter Experience
Florida
For an otter experience that goes beyond watching through glass, Chase Sanctuary's Otter Swim Lessons puts you directly in the water with baby otter Siren, guided by the sanctuary's trainer for a hands-on, memorable encounter.
Genuinely Wild
For an otter experience that goes beyond watching through glass, Chase Sanctuary's Otter Swim Lessons puts you directly in the water with baby otter Siren, guided by the sanctuary's trainer for a hands-on, memorable encounter.
Book Your Experience →"For an otter experience that goes beyond watching through glass, Chase Sanctuary's Otter Swim Lessons puts you directly in the water with baby otter Siren..."— Location Details
Address: 6127 SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597
Signature Experiences
Discover the encounters that make Chase Sanctuary unforgettable.
$125/person | Fri, Sat & Sun at 10AM & 3PM, Tue at 3PM
Help baby otter Siren learn to swim in Chase Sanctuary's pool, guided by the sanctuary's otter trainer throughout. An in-pool, hands-on experience -- ages 8+, groups of 1-5, about 45 minutes. Spots are extremely limited.
Book Otter Swim Lessons$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
Sloth / Anteater Add-On
Up-close time with gentle sloths or anteaters -- always on the animal's own terms.
Fennec Fox Add-On
Meet the sanctuary's big-eared, endlessly charming fennec fox. Tiny, curious, and unforgettable.
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: Where can I swim with an otter in Florida?
A: Chase Sanctuary in Webster, FL offers Otter Swim Lessons, an in-pool experience helping baby otter Siren learn to swim, guided by the sanctuary's otter trainer.
Q2: How much do Otter Swim Lessons cost?
A: Otter Swim Lessons are $125 per person for an approximately 45-minute in-pool experience, ages 8 and up.
Q3: Is this a real hands-on experience or just viewing?
A: It's fully hands-on -- you're in the pool with the otter trainer, helping guide baby otter Siren as she practices swimming.
Q4: When are Otter Swim Lessons available?
A: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10AM and 3PM, and Tuesdays at 3PM. Spots are very limited, so early booking is recommended.
Q5: Is Chase Sanctuary a legitimate nonprofit?
A: Yes -- Chase Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating on WAZA welfare standards, and 100% of proceeds fund animal care and conservation.