Wild $7.9 Million Florida Ranch Comes Complete With Array of Exotic Animals—From Zebras to Bison

Animal lovers eager to experience a real-life safari need not venture to Africa for the privilege.

Instead, they could simply head to the Sunshine State, where a $7.9 million ranch has recently come on the market, complete with a menagerie of exotic animals.

In addition to the ranch, which is located in Crescent City, FL, the home's new owner will acquire a zebra, multiple bison, a herd of gazelles, and more than 500 deer, among other creatures that dwell on the property.

A "meticulously curated and fully licensed wildlife preserve," the property is available not only as a family home but also as a business opportunity as a sportsman's retreat, according to the Realtor.com® listing.

The estate offers an exceptional experience for hunters, boasting elevated box stands for shooting, shed feeders, an archery practice facility, a 10-station pheasant tower shooting area, and several shooting ranges.

(The animals roam freely. Michael Hayward)

(The drive from the gate to the lodge is full of wildlife. Michael Hayward)

(Deer heads mounted inside the lodge. Michael Hayward)

(One of the five bedrooms Michael Hayward)

(A well-equipped kitchen .Michael Hayward)

The owners "really take care of the animals. They're beautiful. They feed them regularly with a high-quality and high-caliber food, high protein,” says Robert Buckmaster, who is co-listing the 469-acre ranch along with Adam Lanteigne and Eric Maimo. All are with Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier Properties.

Anchoring the massive property is a 5,200-square-foot lodge with five bedrooms, a commercial-style kitchen, and plenty of living space. It was completed in 2010 and overlooks a 5-acre stocked lake.

(The owner has acquired the animals over time. Michael Hayward)

(A fence around the property allows the animals to roam freely. Michael Hayward)

(The large field areas are a favorite of the animals. Michael Hayward)

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Photo Credit- Michael Hayward