Zookeeper Charters LLC
Spend the day with Zookeeper Charters and see what's biting! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Richard knows them forwards and back.
These waters are known for Black Drum, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Goliath Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Lane Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Tarpon, Tripletail, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Mangrove Snapper, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time.
During the trip you might be spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Richard also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea!
Your adventure begins aboard a 26' Avenger bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Richard will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with Zookeeper Charters and get hooked!
Spend the day with Zookeeper Charters and see what's biting! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Richard knows them forwards and back.
These waters are known for Black Drum, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Goliath Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Lane Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Tarpon, Tripletail, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Mangrove Snapper, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time.
During the trip you might be spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Richard also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea!
Your adventure begins aboard a 26' Avenger bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Richard will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with Zookeeper Charters and get hooked!
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Jason Brooks5.0VerifiedLots of fun and great Captain!
Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour - 12:00 PM on September 6, 2026 • 2 adultsWe started out the day watching Captain Richard catch some bait fish with his casting net, which was really cool and very educational. After about 10 minutes of that he took us to a good spot where he knew that the tide would be forcing some good fish through the area. We got some good bites and some missed hits, but about an hour into the trip my son hooked into a pretty decent snook and after that it was game on! We had a really great time. The Captain is very knowledgeable and extremely professional. The boat is in excellent shape and the tackle is very well kept. highly recommended and we can’t wait to get out in the water with Captain Richard and the Zoo Keepers once again! 
Thomas Mchale5.0VerifiedTop-tier charter
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childIf you're looking for a legendary fishing charter, Captain Rich is your guy! 🎣 We had an absolute blast. Rich is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and knows exactly where the fish are hiding. The boat was immaculate and the gear was top-quality. We crushed it on the reef, pulling in sheepshead, pinfish, pigfish, a black margate, and even hooked a monster grouper. To top it all off, we hit the inlet where I landed a 40+ pound jack! 10/10 experience. Do yourself a favor and book with Captain Rich ASAP!
Robert Macdonald5.0VerifiedGreat mid summer fishing trip.
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 10:00 AM on August 24, 2026 • 5 adultsCaptain Ladrew was great. Very knowledgeable of fishing. He put us on some great Sea Trout, Croaker and others, early in the trip. Everyone in our group of 5 caught multiple fish. A very enjoyable half day trip. I highly recommend booking with Captain Ladrew, and I look forward to booking with him again. Great experience!
Robert Shriner5.0VerifiedAmazing Fishing Trip!!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 24, 2026 • 6 adultsThe captain was awesome. My family had a amazing time and caught a lot of fish. Highly recommend booking. The captain was very knowledgeable about the fish and set up the rods for us and also baited them for us. Was very patient with my sons. Be ready to have a good time fishing if you book with Zookeeper charters.
Alex Cunningham5.0VerifiedAmazing!
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 2:00 PM on March 18, 2026 • 6 adultscaptain richard was absolutely amazing! you could tell he knew his stuff and was from the area. with us being crazy enough to go out during the weather we had he still made it amazing and we were still able to catch some sheepshead and lady fish. when we caught thenlady fish captain richards ideas came out and he took us to catch some bullsharks. 100000/10 would recommend using him he is a great guy and knows how to have a good time
Mike Swanson5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 27, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught five different kinds of fish. The captain was very helpful and showed you ways to fish to get the most out of the trip. He knew the area well and had the best places to catch fish. I would highly recommend him!
Thomas Seymour5.0VerifiedA wonderful experience for our family
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 10:00 AM on May 27, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe had a wonderful trip. My children absolutely loved the day and the Captain was extremely knowledgeable and fun. We will definitely be coming back in the near future!!!
Laura Koike5.0VerifiedZookeepin at it's best!
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 10:00 AM on March 28, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenRichard was amazing with my crew. My husband and kids enjoyed this day with him. He is our official go to Captain from now on. Thank you for showing them the fun in fishing. They are already asking me to book another trip! God Bless and Lord help me!
Chris Fowler5.0VerifiedFishing with Richard
custom time on July 3, 2026 • 2 adults
Scott Rogers5.0VerifiedWant to catch sharks and a ton of other fish? Zookeeper Charters is the Best!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on March 24, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childThe captain, Richard, is lifetime local and knows exactly what to do and where to go. He is the best! We will be back next year!
FAQs about Zookeeper Charters LLC
- US $495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour (3 hours)
- US $495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour - 11:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure – 3 Hour - 9:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - Coastal Wildlife – Half Day (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Coastal Wildlife – Half Day - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Coastal Wildlife – Half Day - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Island Hopping – Half Day (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Island Hopping – Half Day - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Island Hopping – Half Day - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Sandbar Charter – Half Day (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Sandbar Charter – Half Day - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Sandbar Charter – Half Day - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $975 per group - Coastal Wildlife – Full Day (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Coastal Wildlife – Full Day - 10:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Coastal Wildlife – Full Day - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Inshore/Nearshore (8 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Inshore/Nearshore - 10:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Inshore/Nearshore - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Island Hopping – Full Day (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Island Hopping – Full Day - 10:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Island Hopping – Full Day - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Sandbar Charter – Full Day (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Sandbar Charter – Full Day - 10:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $975 per group - Sandbar Charter – Full Day - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is caught as the first part of your trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (I do this on any trip a client want to keep the fish and is included although extra tip is usually customary for the extra work )
- Drinks (Bottled water)
- First mate (Only offshore dependent on crew size )
- Fishing license (I offer all licenses needed included in the trip when you book)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (3-28 miles depending on trip and conditions )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Grouper (Goliath)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
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