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Located in east Pasco County 45 minutes north of Tampa next to the Green Swamp, Florida's second-largest wilderness area, Giraffe Ranch, a 47-acre licensed working ranch and native wildlife preserve that is home to several exotic species, including giraffes and domestic cattle.
The preserve features beautiful landscapes including ephemeral wetlands, lush pastures, native orchids, and live oaks, and is inhabited by animals from around the world such as giraffes, camels, rhinos, Brazilian tapirs, and pygmy hippos.
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