Melrose - Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

Rooterville is a small farm animal sanctuary founded over 24 years ago with lots of happy animals who can't wait to meet you!. Run by a disabled widow, Elaine West, 3 part time helpers and a few amazing volunteers, Rooterville is a joyful, peaceful place full of love and happiness that we enjoy sharing with you! It is our pleasure to watch our visitors reaction as they interact with our amazing animals! Everyone is welcome as our joy is to help get kids outside and enjoying nature and animals and hopefully you will learn about how making Kind choices improves not only the lives of animals but your health and the health of our planet. We hope you join us on the journey of kindness toward all of God's creatures that will reward you with good health and long life.

The rescued animals at Rooterville have always come first during the past 20 years. ALL donations have been used to give them the care they need to live their best lives. The animals' needs are always our priority and they truly enjoy interacting with visitors.

For the past 2.5 decades, we've provided amazing and educational guest experiences with our awesome animals, making Rooterville a community favorite. This mission will continue as we deliver memorable experiences for our visitors, friends, volunteers and supporters while providing the BEST care for the amazing, friendly and happy critters you'll meet at Rooterville.

There are no words to describe the joy that a visit to Rooterville Animal Sanctuary brings! Our amazing animals including our cuddly Highland Cow, Jett, are friends who are treated with kindness and respect and they reflect that love back toward you. We love sharing them and their beautiful home with you! Seeing your face and reaction as you interact with our friendly animal ambassadors is priceless! Visit us in Melrose, FL today to experience the joy we're creating at our family farm!

You're welcome to bring snacks for the animals or buy them here. The best snacks are baby carrots, sliced apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries... anything you can hand feed easily.