About Hogan's Place Gibsonton Florida
Hogan's Place is an affordable, charming, and cozy petting zoo offering interactive animal feeding and short horse rides, making it a perfect spot for families to spend a few engaging hours with young children.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking an affordable and interactive outing.Vacationers in the Gibsonton/Florida area looking for family-friendly entertainment.Children interested in learning about and interacting closely with farm animals.Parents looking for a low-cost, engaging activity for their kids.A casual family day out or a small celebration (e.g., implied by Easter event success).
Why families love it
- Affordable entry fee ($5 per person, kids over 3 pay).
- Option to buy animal food ($5) for direct feeding interaction.
- Short horse rides are available and highly loved by children.
- Small, cozy, and well-organized facility.
- Clean environment with friendly animals to interact with.
- Staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful with little ones.
Insider tips
- Budget an additional $5 per child if they wish to feed the animals.
- Consider bringing your own snacks and drinks to utilize the convenient covered seating area.
- Plan for a visit lasting 'a few fun hours' to fully enjoy the experience.
Good to know before you go
- No specific times or situations to avoid are mentioned in the reviews, aside from potential parking discomfort for some.
- The parking lot surface could be improved (e.g., reviewer suggested gravel).
- Crowds
- Described as a 'hidden gem' and 'small but very cozy', suggesting it generally avoids being excessively crowded.
- Value
- Admission is $5 per person (kids over 3 pay). An additional $5 allows you to purchase food to feed the animals. Horse ride availability is mentioned, but its specific cost is not stated. Reviewers consistently describe it as an 'affordable' and 'inexpensive' experience, offering good value for family entertainment.
- Food
- Outside snacks are implied to be welcome, as reviewers mention a covered area with tables that makes it 'easy to bring snacks for the kids'.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features are explicitly detailed in the reviews, beyond generally 'clean' facilities and 'friendly animals'.
What parents say
"A Charming Spot for Family Fun Hogan’s Place in Gibsonton is a hidden gem. It’s small but very cozy, perfect for spending a few fun hours with the kids. Admission is $5 per person (kids over 3 also pay), and for another $5 you can buy food to feed the animals. They also offer a short horse ride, which the kids absolutely love. Overall, it’s a lovely and affordable experience for the whole family. Highly recommended!"
2 weeks ago
"We visited Hogan’s Petting Zoo while on vacation in Florida and had an absolutely amazing time! It was the perfect family-friendly spot—clean, well-organized, and full of friendly animals that our kids loved interacting with. The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. This hidden gem is a must-visit if you’re in the area. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Florida!"
a week ago
"We went to their Easter event. It was great! The whole family loved it! There are so many animals to pet and feed! The only thing I would like for them to change is the parking lot. Maybe a gravel parking lot would help. Thank you for all you do, Hogan's Place!"
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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