Ochopee, Florida: Skunk Ape Research Headquarters
Ground Zero for facts about a mysterious and smelly biped who stalks the Florida Everglades. Pose with the Skunk Ape statue out front.
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This is a must-see jewel--my kids (4 and 11) and I spent well over an hour getting a personal tour of the "zoo" in the back and loved every minute. Not a single word was spoken about the Skunk Ape, but we learned a ton about birds, epiphytes, snakes and tortoises!
[missy, 05/09/2011]Skunk ape themed gift shop, "evidence," etc. There's a concrete gorilla at the campground entrance.
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Skunk Ape Research Headquarters
Trail Lakes Campground
- Address:
- 40904 Tamiami Trail E., Ochopee, FL
- Directions:
- Trail Lakes Campground. On US Hwy 41/Tamiami Trail around four miles east of Hwy 29, south side.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 239-695-2275
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Skunk Ape Research Headquarters is in the office/gift shop of Jack Shealy's Trail Lakes campground. It's Jack's brother David who's on a mission to hunt down the elusive swamp creature, and tell its story at Skunk Ape HQ.