Bassett’s Wild Animal Farm

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Bassett’s Wild Animal Farm in Brewster was one of the more unique Cape Cod attractions featuring many different types of animals, some native to the area and some exotic. The farm has changed hands a few times over the years, and apparently is no longer open to the public.

Here’s an old description:

Bassett’s Wild Animal Farm, Tubman Rd., (Off Rte. 124), So. Brewster.
Adults and children alike will truly enjoy their visit to this outstanding attraction. Here you will find scores of wild animals caged along the scenic woodland paths of the farm. You will certainly enjoy viewing the many unusual animals here including the Llamas, foxes, deer, ocelot, monkeys, peacocks, kinkajou, coyotes, hawks, and owls to name just a few. There is a special section of the farm in which children can feed and pet some of the tamer species. The grounds here are always immaculate and you may stay all day and bring your lunch or snacks and sandwiches may be purchased on the premises. There are also horse and pony rides, and old-fashioned hay rides offered. An educational experience for the entire family and one of the finest sights on the Cape. Open daily 10-6.

Bassett’s has been closed for a few years now (maybe since 2001-2002). Back in 2000 a Bengal tiger at Bassett Wild Animal Farm attacked a teenage worker when the girl entered the cageâ€™s feeding area, apparently unaware trap door was open. The girl was treated for puncture wounds to leg.

When I was younger, we used to go to Bassett’s Animal Farm to check out the animals, most of which were not native to the Cape Cod area. I remember one incident when the mountain lion apparently did not like the way I looked at it. The big cat was lunging at the cage towards me in a very aggressive manner. I was asked by the staff to move away from the area because the cat’s actions were scaring others in the crowd. I hope I never run into a mountain lion in the wild…

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Posted by capelinks - (website) on 02/27/08
Categories: Brewster, Gone, Retro
Keywords: gone, retro, brewster
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