Sunrise & Lemur Yoga
Near Sarasota, FL
For Sarasota residents who want their morning to actually mean something, Chase Sanctuary's Sunrise experience is a guided walk through the open-air lemur enclosure at first light -- meeting lemurs, giant tortoises, muntjac deer, and wallabies before the day gets going. Webster, FL is approximately 95 miles northeast of Sarasota -- about a 2-hour drive via I-75 South. Best suited for a full-day trip, consider pairing your visit with an overnight stay at the Hacienda. It's a small, quiet, guided group -- not a class, not a crowd.
A Quiet Sarasota Escape at First Light
For Sarasota residents who want their morning to actually mean something, Chase Sanctuary's Sunrise experience is a guided walk through the open-air lemur enclosure at first light -- meeting lemurs, giant tortoises, muntjac deer, and wallabies before the day gets going. Webster, FL is approximately 95 miles northeast of Sarasota -- about a 2-hour drive via I-75 South. Best suited for a full-day trip, consider pairing your visit with an overnight stay at the Hacienda. It's a small, quiet, guided group -- not a class, not a crowd.
The morning setting gives guests time to slow down, observe the animals, and learn how the sanctuary cares for each resident. Because the experience is guided, visitors can ask questions throughout the walk and hear more about the animals' individual personalities, daily routines, and conservation stories. For Sarasota visitors, planning a full day makes the drive more rewarding and leaves time to pair Sunrise with another sanctuary experience before heading home or settling in for an overnight stay.
Book Your Experience"It's a small, quiet, guided group -- not a class, not a crowd."Location Details
Address: 6127 SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597
Meet the Sanctuary at Your Pace
Walk with a guide through the open-air lemur enclosure at first light, meeting a troop of lemurs, giant tortoises, tiny muntjac deer, wallabies, and other open-air residents.
Book Sunrise at the SanctuaryMeet Chase Sanctuary's adorable miniature cows and enjoy a mini sanctuary tour -- a crowd favorite with younger visitors, and honestly, adults love it just as much.
Book Mini Cows & Mini TourMake It Even More Memorable
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.
Rescue, Rehabilitation & Conservation
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.
Plan Your Morning
Q1: How far is Chase Sanctuary from Sarasota for the Sunrise experience?
A: Webster, FL is approximately 95 miles northeast of Sarasota -- about a 2-hour drive via I-75 South. Best suited for a full-day trip, consider pairing your visit with an overnight stay at the Hacienda. It's a manageable early-morning drive for Sarasota visitors and residents.
Q2: What happens during Sunrise at the Sanctuary?
A: A guide walks you through the sanctuary's open-air enclosure at first light, introducing you to the lemur troop along with giant tortoises, muntjac deer, wallabies, and other residents.
Q3: Is this an actual yoga class?
A: It's a guided sunrise walk and animal encounter set in the open-air enclosure, not a structured yoga class -- the calm, unhurried pace is what gives it that feel.
Q4: What time should I arrive?
A: Sunrise at the Sanctuary runs Saturdays at 9AM. Arrive a few minutes early to check in before the group heads out.
Q5: Can I combine this with other experiences on my trip from Sarasota?
A: Yes -- many guests pair Sunrise with another sanctuary experience the same day to make a full morning of it.