Sloth Sanctuary in
Central Florida
Chase Sanctuary
Chase Sanctuary in Webster is a unique sloth sanctuary in central florida. It is the most established nonprofit sanctuary with resident sloths, a 501(c)(3) rescue and conservation facility that follows World Association of Zoos and Aquariums welfare standards in every aspect of animal care.
Genuinely Wild
Sloths at Chase Sanctuary are not exhibits. They are rescue animals in a habitat designed for their natural behavior, and visitors can encounter them as part of guided experiences that never require or force interaction.
Chase Sanctuary is also the only facility in the region offering an overnight hacienda rental on sanctuary grounds -- a 3-bedroom residence adjacent to the animal habitats.
Book Your Experience →"Sloths at Chase Sanctuary are not exhibits. They are rescue animals in a habitat designed for their natural behavior..."— Location Details
Address: 6127 SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597
Signature Experiences
Discover the encounters that make Chase Sanctuary unforgettable.
$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 SanctuarySee site for pricing
A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on the sanctuary grounds. Guests can observe the animals after hours and wake up to the morning routine of the sanctuary.
Book Hacienda Overnight RentalAdd-On Encounters
Add-On Encounters (+$75 each)
Sloth / Anteater Add-On
Up-close time with gentle sloths or anteaters -- always on the animal's own terms.
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: Does Chase Sanctuary have a sloth habitat in Central Florida?
A: Yes. Chase Sanctuary in Webster, FL houses resident sloths as part of its 20-acre nonprofit wildlife sanctuary. Sloths can be encountered through the Sloth / Anteater Add-On ($50) added to most base experiences.
Q2: Is Chase Sanctuary a legitimate sloth rescue facility?
A: Yes. Chase Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates under WAZA welfare guidelines. Animals at the sanctuary are rescues and conservation placements. No animals from Chase Sanctuary have ever been sold as pets.
Q3: What is the best experience to see sloths at Chase Sanctuary in Central Florida?
A: Adding the Sloth / Anteater Add-On ($50) to any base experience gives you dedicated time in proximity to the sloths. The Sunrise at the Sanctuary ($95) and Lemur & Friends Private Tour ($125) are both strong base experiences to pair with the sloth add-on.
Q4: Does Chase Sanctuary offer overnight stays near the sloths?
A: Yes. The Hacienda is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental on sanctuary grounds. Guests can observe the sanctuary's animal habitats at all hours. Visit chasesanctuary.org/chase-hacienda for booking details.
Q5: How close is the sloth sanctuary at Chase to Tampa and Orlando?
A: Chase Sanctuary is approximately 60 miles from Tampa (under an hour via I-75 North) and approximately 50 miles from Orlando (about 50 minutes via State Route 50 West).