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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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Skunk Ape Research Headquarters

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 Research Headquarters

Skunk ape themed gift shop, "evidence," etc. There's a concrete gorilla at the campground entrance.

[Nancy McCaskey, 05/23/2005]

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.

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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