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)

07/02/2024

From our Farm veterinarian, Dr. Doug Mader.

07/01/2024

AMAZON WISHLIST: Thanks to an anonymous angel for sending 10 clear plastic storage boxes with lids. 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

06/30/2024

Around the Farm. 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. Our next open house will be Sunday, July 14th. (Photos by farm assistant Sandy)

06/30/2024

Thanks to Lorrie for delivering produce donated by Fausto’s; and Denise for carrots. Thank you, and the animals thank you.

06/26/2024

AMAZON WISHLIST: Thanks to an anonymous angel for sending Kitchen Shears and 24pk Vet Wrap. 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

06/23/2024

Thanks to all who came out today - 262 visitors. We appreciate all of the donations and produce. Thank you, and the animals thank you!

06/22/2024

Thanks to Lorrie for delivering produce donated by Fausto’s; Denise for carrots; Lisa and Jerry for mangoes; and Gina for wet cat food and produce. Thank you, and the animals thank you.

06/21/2024

Rocky and V***n foxes enjoying some cool enrichment on a very hot day.

06/20/2024

SUNDAY 6/23 - Join us for open house. If you would like to bring donations of produce: frozen peas and carrots, frozen mixed veggies (for Beth the binturong), heads of romaine lettuce, kale, and leafy greens are needed this week. 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.

06/18/2024

City of Marathon summer campers visited the Farm today.

06/17/2024

From our Farm veterinarian, Dr. Doug Mader.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day! 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. Our next open house will be Sunday, June 23rd. (Photos by farm assistant Sandy)

06/15/2024

TODAY

Just a reminder that Farmer Jeanne from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm will be here at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15th!

This program is part of the Monroe County Public Library's Summer Reading program. To find out more about that, go to keyslibraries.org/summer-reading-2024. To learn more about what's happening at the Key West Library, go to keyslibraries.org/key-west, stop by the Library at 700 Fleming Street, call 305-292-3595 or email [email protected].

This program is free and open to all kids, along with parents and caregivers. You do not need to have a Monroe County Public Library card to attend. There is currently no on-street parking in front of the Library because of street construction. There is a small parking lot behind the Library with an entrance off Elizabeth Street. The free Duval Loop bus stops at the Library.

06/14/2024

Thanks to Lorrie for delivering produce donated by Fausto’s; Denise for carrots; and SOS Foundation for corn on the cob, arugula, grapes, cabbage, potatoes and cucumbers. Thank you, and the animals thank you.

06/13/2024

Today, Farmer Jeanne and the animals visited the Islamorada Library for summer reading.

06/13/2024

Books and rescue critters? 🐖📚🦨📖 Say no more! Be sure to mark your calendar for this Saturday, June 15th at 11am and bring the entire family.

This program is FREE and open to all kids, along with parents and caregivers. You DO NOT need to have a Monroe County Public Library card to attend.

It's always a highlight of the Key West Public Library Branch - Monroe County to welcome Farmer Jeanne from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm.

This program is part of the Monroe County Public Library's Summer Reading program. To find out more about that, go to keyslibraries.org/summer-reading-2024 . To learn more about what's happening at the Key West Library, go to keyslibraries.org/key-west , stop by the Library at 700 Fleming Street, call 305-292-3595 or email [email protected].

There is currently no on-street parking in front of the Library because of street construction. There is a small parking lot behind the Library with an entrance off Elizabeth Street. The free Duval Loop bus stops at the Library.

06/13/2024

TODAY

06/10/2024

Join Farmer Jeanne and the animals on Saturday at 11am for summer reading at the Key West Library.

We've got a big week ahead - with all our usual programs like the Tuesday movie matinee, some new offerings like our adult paint by numbers class on Thursday at 10 a.m. - and on Saturday, an annual Summer Reading highlight - a visit from Farmer Jeanne from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm!

We hope to see you here! For more information on events, go to keyslibraries.org/key-west. You can also stop by the Library at 700 Fleming Street, give us a call at 305-292-3595 or email us at [email protected].

06/10/2024

Join Farmer Jeanne and the animals on Thursday at noon for a summer reading presentation at the Islamorada Library.

06/09/2024

Thanks to all who came out today - 245 visitors. We appreciate all of the donations. Thank you to Carol Burns for a cat running wheel and little bites muffins, and to Britt and Lyra for Audubon bird seed. Thank you, and the animals thank you!

06/08/2024

Thanks to Lorrie for delivering produce donated by Fausto’s; Denise for carrots; and Ralph DePalma for corn on the cob. Thank you, and the animals thank you.

06/07/2024

SUNDAY 6/9 - Join us for open house. If you would like to bring donations of produce: grapes and frozen peas and carrots (for Beth the binturong), heads of romaine lettuce, kale, and leafy greens are needed this week. 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.

06/06/2024

AMAZON WISHLIST: Thanks to Kathy Jacobs for sending 4 Amazon Gift Cards $10 each; to our anonymous angels for dropping off 2 boxes Milk Bones and Equine VitaPlus Supplement; and to Carson at today's Big Pine Key Library summer reading event for bringing a case of Fancy Feast Wet Cat Food. 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

06/06/2024

TODAY

Today is the day! Farmer Jeanne will be joining us at the Big Pine Library along with some fuzzy and not-so-fuzzy friends!

06/06/2024

Join us tomorrow at the Big Pine Key Library for summer reading. Farmer Jeanne and the animals will attend this event.

What's going on at Big Pine Library June 3-8? Check out our events calendar for more details: keyslibraries.org/big-pine And remember! All this week , you can come in and get your Summer Reading Adventurer Pack and complete the Scavenger Hunt for prizes!

06/04/2024

The Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm received a check for $1,008 from the Cow Key Channel 0-k Bridge Run - Cow Wars 2024! Thanks to all who participated and sponsored this event!
With Farmer Jeanne Selander, Anna Maria Heredia from the Keys Collection, Princess Peanut (Princess Neigha), and Gary Whitney Ek from KeyWestFM
Photo by Rob O'Neal

Address

5501 College Road
Key West, FL
33040

Telephone

+13052937300

Website

https://www.keysso.net/farm

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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.

Simon capybara, enjoying a tasty banana leaf.

Thanks to Home Depot Marathon for donating pumpkins for our tortoises.

Today, Simon was gifted this beautiful bucket of water hyacinth, a staple of the capybara diet. He enjoyed every single bite.

Simon capybara enjoying an early morning swim and shower. I love the little ear wiggles!

Goats and sheep are mowing the grass today.

This is Simon capybara‘s new, expanded habitat! The farm is open tomorrow, Sunday, 8/27, from 1 to 3 PM. It’s free and donations are appreciated!

Simon capybara is enjoying an afternoon mud bath. This helps to keep him cool, and also to moisturize dry skin. Capybaras are from South America, and are the largest rodents on earth.

Thanks to Phoebe from SOS Foundation for bringing us this freshly harvested lettuce from their tower garden for our tortoises to enjoy. Thank you, and the animals thank you!