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The Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation is home to an interesting collection of rescued exotic animals and rehabilitated local wildlife.

More of a sanctuary than a zoo, the owners of the facility are dedicated to providing the animals, many of which have been abandoned or traumatized, with a life-long home and plenty of TLC.

Besides caring for the animals, the primary focus of the foundation is to aid conservation through education and they offer special educational tours for schools and groups.

The price of your private or semi-private tour of the facility goes directly towards providing for the animals.

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 8528 E. County Rd 225, Gainesville, FL 32609, Phone: 152-468-2827

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
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