Sheriff's Animal Farm

The Sheriff's Animal Farm is a children's animal park at the grounds of the Monroe County Sheriff's Island at Stock Island Detention Center. The address is 5501 College Road. The animal farm was opened in 1994 in the open park area below the jail. The detention center was built to withstand hurricane fives. It is on stilts and 11 feet above the water.

The farm was started as a place for homeless animals. The first animals at the park were Muscovy ducks and some chickens. These animals were bothering a nearby golf course. Since they were being killed by golf balls and vehicles it was decided a safe haven for them was needed. They have also added space for horses. The horses are blind. Inmates were a part of building the gated community for the horses and other animals. Today the park offers birds, reptiles, rabbits, farm animals, and exotic animals.

Outside visitors are welcome to visit the farm to see the tortoises and other animals. It is free to enter the park. The hours are 1pm to 3pm. Visitor days are the second and fourth Sunday in every month. One can also schedule a tour.