This State Park boasts A whopping
2075 acres offering swimming in clear spring water, canoeing the great outdoors, hiking & biking trails, and manatees during the fall and winter months.As far as Florida State Parks go, this one is deservedly in the top ten!
Jungle Adventures is a 20-acre park and wildlife sanctuary that has been in operation for over 30 years. We are proud to be one of the oldest, all natural and native attractions in Florida. Jungle Adventures is dedicated to "eco-tourism," a unique experience for close encounters with native wildlife. Visitors explore the ecology, biology, and history about the area and the world we live in. Viewing the endangered Florida panther will be a real treat!
The pioneers called it Hog Island, but it became Honeymoon Isle in 1939 when a New York developer built 50 palm - thatched bungalows for honeymooners. Today, visitors can drive across Dunedin Causeway to enjoy the sun drenched Gulf Florida beaches, mangrove swamps, and tidal flats. Nature lovers will find osprey nests, a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. The park boasts several nature trails and bird observation areas. Visitors can swim, fish, and snorkel in the warm waters of the Gulf or picnic, while they enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Glide through the wetlands viewing Florida's native wildlife. Start with a leisurely idle down our natural canal and experience the excitement of viewing exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligators in their own natural environment.
Fly like the wind into the swamps experiencing the awesome feel of the airboat ride traveling at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. This unforgettable journey is right here in Orlando, Florida. Don't miss the
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides - where you can experience the beautiful Central Florida Everglades.
Harry Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Av
Orlando, Florida
407-246-2620
407 246-3622
Harry P. Leu Gardens features: Miles of paved scenic walkways that take you through garden settings, including: America's largest Camellia collection outside California and the largest formal rose garden in Florida, Palm garden, and bamboo garden. New gardens! See our new Tropical Stream Garden and our new Kitchen Garden with herbs, vegetables and a butterfly garden! weddings and facility rentals available.
Almost 50 acres of romantic paths, a restored 19th century home, and a beautiful view of Lake Rowena.
The Gardens’ natural beauty and multiple gathering venues host both private and public events, from intimate weddings to community-wide special programs guests of all ages can create their own birthday, family reunion, marriage or memorial event, or join in Garden sponsored musical concerts, exhibition receptions, and unique holiday celebrations Marie Selby Gardens features more than 6,000 orchids, 20,000 plus plants, 20 distinct garden areas, and seven greenhouses.
Cypress Gardens 2641 S Lake Summit
Winter Haven, Florida
800 282-2123
Cypress Gardens offers days of entertainment, romance, and beauty on 200 acres. Cypress Gardens offers a zoo, butterfly conservatory, cypress swamps, and aviary. Water-ski performances, museums, canal boat rides, and children’s rides and games. If the urge strikes you... you can even get married here at Cypress Gardens.
Native plants and exotic species combine in a magnificent display creating a horticultural masterpiece. Standing sentinel in the historic Cypress gardens is the giant Banyan tree, which was planted in 1939 from a seedling during the parks early years. The crowning gem in Topiary Trail of jewels is the waterfall, a sparkling cascade accented by brilliant floral blossoms.
Unique in Tampa Bay area, we are an European-Style Karting Center where Pro's or Joe's can ride a powerful Italian electric OTL Pro-Kart up to 45mph on our new challenging 1/4mile track, completely protected by the safest barrier system available today.
Challenge yourself or compete with your friends, partners and family in a 14 lap race. Tampa Bay Grand Prix is fully equipped with the state-of-the-art Club Speed Timing System . Each lap is timed in our computerized system, with the best overall lap time winning the race. At the end of each race, you will receive a sheet showing your lap times. You can check your best lap times, the best of the week, the best of the month, and the top Pro-scores, online.
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The Florida Aquarium
813-273-4000
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Welcome to The Florida Aquarium ~
Nationally ranked as one of the "Top 10 Aquariums in the Country" by ForbesTravelor.com and TripAdvisor.com, The Florida Aquarium is home to more than 20,000 aquatic plants and marine animals from around the world!
See river otters, alligators, stingrays and sharks in natural exhibits! If that isn’t close enough, guests can immerse themselves in interactive dive programs like “Swim with the Fishes” or “Dive with the Sharks,” where coming face to face with a 250-pound Goliath Grouper or Green Sea turtle is common place. Here guests can actually become a part of the exhibit in an up-close and personal experience underwater.
Didn’t bring a bathing suit? How about one of our Behind the Scenes Programs like “Penguins: Backstage Pass” or "daily Shark and Stingray Feedings?"The African Black-footed penguins don’t hang out behind acrylic either, see them face-to-beak in the ‘no borders, no barriers’ Penguin Promenade daily.
New to the aquarium, "Ocean Commotion" offers a uniquely immersive experience utilizing state of the art technology with virtual dolphins and whales, animation and multi-media presentations. Guests can even upload their own videos to become part of the exhibit!
After you’ve seen everything inside, continue the journey to the 2-acre outdoor, water adventure zone called “Explore A Shore.” But bring a bathing suit, because water canons are plentiful and children can explore a two-story, water-logged pirate ship. Parents, try relaxing with a beverage at the "Cantina Bar and Grill" while the kids play the day away.
Where are the dolphins, you ask? Come aboard the brand new, double-decker "Bay Spirit II" for a Wild Dolphin Ecotour and see these amazing animals in their natural environment. Tampa Bay is home to more than 500 bottle nose dolphin and there is an excellent chance of seeing them from one of our daily Ecotours.
~ Discover the magic found in water only, at The Florida Aquarium! ~
