Gulf Winds Wildlife Sanctuary

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13 reviews

· Trilby, Pasco, Florida

18 acres hosted by Dona A.

3 lodging sites

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Hi! We are a small family run 501c-3 wildlife sanctuary. We live on the property, and are available for any needs you might have. During your stay you will be able to see many exotic, and domestic animals. We also have at the sanctuary, and work with many critically endangered animals like the New Guinea Singing dog. Our sanctuary is located in one of the few hilly areas of Florida, with the Trilby Trails just minutes away.

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100% Recommend14 ratings · 13 reviews

Simone R.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Highly recommend

With kids ·

Duck Haven

Everything was great! Clean, very friendly people and surprisingly quiet inside. The animals and the tour were great. We loved the deer pixie she loved to give kisses

Sara R.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

With pets ·

Diego’s Cabin

I had a wonderful stay at Diego's Cabin! The experience was truly special, and I can't recommend it enough. Dona and her family were fabulous hosts – warm, welcoming, and so thoughtful. The Gulfwinds Animal Sanctuary is an absolute gem! We loved the sanctuary tour, and the chance to connect with the animals was incredible. The dark sky and farm environment made for such a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're looking to unwind or enjoy nature, this is the perfect spot. I'll definitely be back!

Alex L.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Camping with animals

Diego’s Cabin

Great location for our needs. Clean, friendly, safe and exotic location.

Montgomery H.

3 reviews

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· February 2025

With pets ·

Florida Breeze

It's a quiet and unique place. The breeze lodge is a livable fully loaded apartment. It was very clean and had everything you could possibly need. We were able to park our 25ft b class rv with no trouble at all. We didn't do a full tour but I saw peacocks, horse and my favorite ms. Piggy who lives out back she is super quiet and friendly possibly the best neighbor ever. The hosts are great the grounds are really pretty i love the Spanish moss that grows on the unique southern trees. You don't see that in the northeast. The white gravel road is great for walking, very scenic and not very busy with surrounding cow pastures.

Valerie D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Perfect low key weekend

Duck Haven

Dieago's Cabin is what we actually stayed in and it was super cute! Donna and her mother were very sweet and attentive. We loved the animals and our stay. We plan to make this a tradition and bring our little one as well! Thank you so much for everything!

Christopher P.

2 reviews

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· February 2025

Florida Breeze

My stay here was great. It’s right next door to the horses. So, that was great. I also had a peacock, cat and the sweetest dog show up to say hi. The facilities themselves had a lot of features that I wasn’t expecting and were absolutely clean. I’d encourage anyone to expand their central Florida vacation beyond the corporate chain parks, restaurants and hotels. But, especially for anyone with an interest in animals this one’s a winner.

Location

Trilby, Pasco, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Tocobaga, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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