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Ocala Dove Experience is located at Mabe Ranch, a 21-acre horse farm in Anthony, FL.  The Ranch is home to a variety of animals, horses, cattle, dogs, chickens and the beautiful white doves.  Jane Mabe has been passionate about animals of all kinds since childhood.  She and her family have raised all sorts of animals over the years, from mini long horns to doves! A Realtor by trade, Jane enjoys serving and helping people.  The doves offer just another avenue that Jane can do what she loves! 

The doves are actually White Racing Pigeons that have an instinctual homing ability.  The birds are well cared for and specifically trained prior to being released at any event.  Our birds are homed to our facilities and trained to return.  Once released they will return to their loft. The health and safety of our animals is our first priority and protecting our doves is of the highest concern. For this reason, we adhere to a humane release policy with strict provisions to protect our birds from dangerous circumstances. Birds will need at least one to two hours before dark to return home and will not be released in inclement weather.  Please keep that in mind as you plan your event.   A typical release is within 25 miles of home, although they are trained to fly much farther.