Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm

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Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm

Non-Profit The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm is home to approximately 150 animals. It is free of charge and donations are appreciated.
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We provide a haven for animals which have been abandoned, abused, confiscated or donated. The farm is open the second and fourth Sundays each month from 1 - 3 pm, and is free of charge to the public. Bring the family and come visit the animals at the farm, including horses, Zebu, pigs, goats, sheep, bunnies, alligators, tropical birds, kinkajou, Lemurs, Kramer the Emu, Jack the ostrich, tortoises

and turtles, snakes and many more. The farm is located just off of College Road, on Stock Island, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters complex. Community and school groups may schedule special tours at the farm by calling Farmer Jeanne Selander at 305-293-7300. (note: private tours for the general public are not available)

11/16/2024

We are running very low on heads of Romaine lettuce. If anyone would like to drop some off, it would be greatly appreciated. This is what a typical meal for our sloths looks like! Simon capybara and tortoises also eat heads of Romaine. Thank you, and the animals thank you!

11/15/2024

Thanks to Shannon for prep meals and for delivering produce from Publix Searstown, Lorrie for delivering produce donated by Fausto’s, Joyce for produce from St. Peter’s Big Pine Key; Christa Anne for delivering produce donated by Publix Key Plaza, and banana leaves from an anon donor.
Our next open house will be Sunday, 11/24. The farm is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3pm. It’s FREE and donations are appreciated.

11/11/2024

From our Farm veterinarian, Dr. Doug Mader.

11/11/2024

Thanks to all who came out for today’s open house - 241 visitors. We appreciate all of your donations and produce. Thank you, and the animals thank you.

11/08/2024

Thanks to Shannon for prep meals and for delivering produce from Publix Searstown, Lorrie for delivering produce donated by Fausto’s, Joyce for produce and pumpkins from St. Peter’s Big Pine Key; carrots from Denise, apples from Fisherman’s Hospital, and pumpkins from an anon donor.
Our next open house will be Sunday, 11/10. The farm is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3pm. It’s FREE and donations are appreciated.

11/07/2024

AMAZON WISHLIST: Thanks to RM Mills for sending 12 boxes of Baking Soda. If you would like to send gifts to the animals, our wish list can be viewed at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/157W2EJF2JK9N/
If you have trouble ordering from the wish list, please use our mailing address: MCSO Animal Farm, 5501 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040, Attn: Farmer Jeanne

11/07/2024

K9 Mako in our beautiful on-site farm clinic!

We are happy to report K9 Mako got a clean bill of health from Dr. Doug Mader! Thank you, Doc!

11/07/2024

Clarice prairie dog is trying hard to get Arabella alpacas attention. The farm will be open this Sunday (11/10) from 1 to 3 PM. It’s FREE and donations are appreciated. If you would like to donate produce for the animals, we are in need of: heads of Romaine lettuce, kale, yellow squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, berries, apples, carrots, and eggs.

11/05/2024

Simon capybara would like to thank Joyce for delivering a load of leftover pumpkins from the St. Peter's Church in Big Pine Key. He is really enjoying his morning snack!

11/03/2024

Around the Farm. Our next open house will be Sunday, 11/10. The farm is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3pm. It’s FREE and donations are appreciated! (photos by Farm assistant Sandy)

11/02/2024

Welcome our newest arrival, Clarice prairie dog. She’s about three years old and
already getting along well with our resident prairie dog, Queen Victoria.

11/02/2024

Thanks to Shannon for produce and prep meals, Lorrie for delivering produce donated by Fausto’s, Joyce for produce from St. Peter’s Big Pine Key; produce from Publix Searstown, carrots from Denise, produce from Jason Patch, pumpkins from MARC house, and green leaf lettuce from Joseph.
Our next open house will be Sunday, 11/10. The farm is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3pm. It’s FREE and donations are appreciated.

10/31/2024

AMAZON WISHLIST: Thanks to Louis Camblor for sending Marshall Ferret Diet. If you would like to send gifts to the animals, our wish list can be viewed at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/157W2EJF2JK9N/
If you have trouble ordering from the wish list, please use our mailing address: MCSO Animal Farm, 5501 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040, Attn: Farmer Jeanne

10/31/2024

We’re hiring! The Sheriff's Office Animal Farm has a current job opening for a full-time animal farm assistant/landscaper in Key West. This position involves direct supervision of inmates on the farm, as well as landscaping of the Jail grounds. The starting salary is $44,364.
For more information and to apply, visit our web site at https://monroecounty.hiringplatform.com/processes/269765-landscaping-animal-farm-assistant?locale=en&fbclid=IwY2xjawF7RiBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbRrsAHc9S8ELndFuXwtc7ng4bu1LsJ0NWsJxc1lsOhfXOMeXwUZWOeAgg_aem_SzP0sYoSrUBnDydvFWVM_A
Please note that new hires are required to be ni****ne free as part of the hiring process.

10/29/2024

AMAZON WISHLIST: Thanks to Louis Camblor for sending Cheerios, Fig Newtons, Berries and Bugs, Dole Fruit Cups, Welch's Fruit Snacks, and Ge**er Chicken/Rice/Veg meals; to an anonymous angel for a hose sprayer nozzle; and 3 Vittles Vaults were purchased with donated Amazon gift cards. If you would like to send gifts to the animals, our wish list can be viewed at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/157W2EJF2JK9N/
If you have trouble ordering from the wish list, please use our mailing address: MCSO Animal Farm, 5501 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040, Attn: Farmer Jeanne

Address

5501 College Road
Key West, FL
33040

Telephone

+13052937300

Website

https://www.keysso.net/farm

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Simon capybara would like to thank Joyce for delivering pumpkins from the Saint Peter’s Big Pine Key church pumpkin patch. He’s really enjoying his morning snack! #mcsoanimalfarm

Simon capybara would like to thank Joyce for delivering a load of leftover pumpkins from the St. Peter's Church in Big Pine Key. He is really enjoying his morning snack! #mcsoanimalfarm

Sid the sloth eating corn is off-the-charts cuteness!! #mcsoanimalfarm

Howie the duck invites you to join us for open house this Sunday, 9/22. If you would like to bring donations of produce, the following items are needed this week: corn on the cob, berries, heads of romaine lettuce, kale, yellow squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, and banana leaves (for Simon capybara). The farm is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3pm. It’s FREE and donations are appreciated. #mcsoanimalfarm

Blue has the right idea for staying cool in this heat. #mcsoanimalfarm

Rocky and Vixen foxes enjoying some cool enrichment on a very hot day. #mcsoanimalfarm

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Beth binturong checking out her new bed. #mcsoanimalfarm

Simon

Join us today at open house, from 1 to 3 PM, to celebrate Simon capybara’s 2-year birthday! If you would like to donate treats for Simon, he enjoys corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, kale, pears, yellow squash, zucchini, apples, Cheerios and heads of Romaine lettuce.

This is how Jack, the Ostrich greets me every morning.

This is how Jack the Ostrich greets me every morning.

Simon capybara taking a dip. We are celebrating Simon‘s 2nd birthday this Sunday, (10/8) from 1 to 3 PM. If you would like to donate treats for Simon, he enjoys corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, kale, pears, yellow squash, zucchini, apples, and heads of Romaine lettuce.