Two Tails Ranch

Specialties

Thank you for the interest in our facility, our tours are held every day but Thursday by appointment only. The tour times vary on different days according to our elephants schedule. The tours last ¹¹⁄₂ to 2 hours, it is a guided tour were we will talk about all the animals and answer questions, there are opportunity’s to touch some of the animals, we will do a demonstration with an elephant as well as have Luke our male elephant do one of his paintings, we also have a small museum and gift shop. For more info or to make an appointment please call or e-​mail to find out the tour time as well as the availability on the day you would like to visit.

Elephant rides are offered at additional cost (seasonal) hand feeding of one of our elephants is offered during tour but not included in admission.

I look forward to hearing back from you soon and thank you for your support.

History

Established in 1984.

Two Tails Ranch was founded in 1984 by Theodore H. Svertesky (1954 – 1994) and Patricia L. Zerbini. The ranch is the only privately owned elephant facility of its kind. The natural coast of Florida is a prime location for elephants. The climate is almost identical to their native countries. The location of our ranch is surrounded by green grass, live oaks and natural wildlife. It is a very peaceful environment that both animals and guests can enjoy. The ranch was built to board both Asian and African elephants needing temporary or permanent housing, regardless of health or dispositions. Over 250 elephants have passed through the gates of the ranch for a variety of reasons. Some stayed temporarily while their own exhibits were being remodeled or built. Others stayed for retirement, medical needs, behavior problems or even in emergencies after hurricanes destroyed their zoos.

Meet the Business Owner

Patricia Z.

Business Owner

With over 30 years of experience in the care and management of elephants, Patricia Zerbini, having traveled the globe to work, learn, and help elephants, realized that the curiosity and interest of the public and other professionals needed a place where an all-​educational program could be developed. So she has started All About Elephants, Inc. with the hope to teach and share her experience and knowledge with elephant lovers worldwide and to Instill Awareness!