This location has a nice variety of options. You can park here, but it will get packed quick . The…read morefacility has bike rentals and this is Just a walk away from the farmers market on Saturdays or enjoy a nice trail walk.

Winter Garden Station is the perfect turnaround point on the West Orange Trail -- and a great…read morelittle destination in itself! Located just outside of downtown Winter Garden, it's got a small park area, clean rest areas, and even a bike rental shop attached for anyone looking to ride the trail instead of walk it. We used this as our midpoint stop after walking from Chapin Station, and it was great to catch our breath here before exploring downtown. The area feels very safe and family-oriented, with plenty of space to sit, hydrate, and people-watch. Plus, you're just steps away from all the charm (and coffee) of downtown Winter Garden. If you're looking for a scenic and easy spot to start, stop, or finish your trail journey -- Winter Garden Station is the way to go. #WestOrangeTrail #WinterGardenStation #BikeFriendly #OutdoorFun #DowntownWinterGarden

Planet Play at the Kennedy Space Center is probably the best kids play area I have been to in a…read morelong time. Three stories of planets with games and slides, not to mention the interactive bits for kids to learn about space while having a blast. There is also a grown ups area to sit and have a drink (and yes I mean alcohol as well as coffee) and relax with charging stations and even grown up table games to pass the time. Lots of employees are around the play area and it makes for a comfortable and safe place to get away from the heat!

Took my 5 year old here for the first time and we absolutely loved it. There's an activity for all…read moremembers of the family. They have a toddler zone for ages 0-3 and the rest of the areas are for ages 0-12. The play areas are extremely clean..especially for a kid play place. They even have staff walking around cleaning, wiping down and even vacuuming. The bathrooms are clean and family friendly (step stools by the sinks). We purchased our tickets and signed our waiver online. This made the check in process speedy so we could jump right into playing. This is definitely going to be our new outing for the kids.

I wish I were a little kid again, this place is truly what dreams are made of! My boys (ages 3 and…read more7) had the time of their lives, and my friend's 1- and 5-year-old loved it too. It's safe to say this spot is perfect for kids under 10, and yes, adults can join in the fun! It's like a real-life Candy Land with slides, ninja courses, ball pits, play kitchens, a grocery store, a fire station, a glam room, and more. There's even a dedicated toddler area that's enclosed and safe. Prices are a bit high, but absolutely worth it for the experience. Socks are required (for adults too), which keeps the space extra clean. Speaking of clean, this place is spotless. Staff are constantly sanitizing, and even the bathrooms are impressive with high-tech, self-changing toilet seat covers. The gated entry adds peace of mind, and there are plenty of spots for parents to watch their kids (though with so much to do, spotting them can feel like "Where's Waldo"). Overall, this is hands down one of the best play places around. The kids will beg to come back, and honestly....you'll probably want to too.

If you're looking for quick, easy, and affordable fun for the kids; I encourage you to check out…read morethis place. Admission is $5 and pony rides are available for another $5. (Only for children under 40ish lbs.). Don't expect an elaborate set up. This has been put together by the property owner to help shelter a variety of different animals. (Think someone's very large back yard..) We fed and interacted with goats, ducks, geese, chickens, rabbits, pigs, llamas, turkeys, peacocks, horses, and a donkey. We spent roughly 1-1.5 hrs there and the owner gave the kids popsicles before leaving. The kids and I had a great time and it was such an easy excursion. All in all money well spent and for a great cause. Tip- you pull into a dirt driveway. Forget about bringing your sports car. You'll bottom out at the entrance. Any regular car is fine.

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Good for an hour long of entertainment. The show was a little silly and my 4 year old instantly…read moredeclared it wasn't a real mermaid, but we had a good visit. I loved the scavenger hunt with the checklist of animals to find.

We happened upon the mertailors booth at the manatee festival and when the weather turned cold we…read moredecided to spend the afternoon checking them out. What an absolutely pleasant surprise. Not knowing what to expect we were so impressed with the space. Very kid friendly and super interactive. The rays were my favorite as they are like little puppies wanting to be petted. The mermaid show was so impressive. Swimming in salt water with live animals and staying in the water for 30+ minutes straight is wild! I look forward to our next visit to the area and enjoying Mertailors again!

Everything. Healthy fish, great service. They are a family business that cares about what you needread more

This is very nice inside. The man that worked there was so nice and helpful. He took time to…read moreexplain the nitrate cycle for me. All the fish looked super health too. I highly recommend this place.

They really treat these creatures like human family. Was such an experience. Got to ride and feed…read morethem. There is so much room for them to roam more than any lame Zoo. They have a thing where you can bathe them. The people who run this are amazing. I know they have been through alot over the years and goad they are able to keep moving forward one giant paw at a time.

A wonderful place to learn about elephants (and the world) from Patricia…read moreI recently visited Two Tails Ranch in Williston, Florida. You have to reserve a spot online before you go. They will respond with a date and time to show up. The sign in the gate when you arrive says they open the gates 10 minutes before the showtime so you may be sitting in your car along the dirtroad if you arrive early. You are directed where to park and then choose what options you want (feeding, picture, ride) and they give you tickets for each item. If you are going to ride the elephant you cannot be over 200 pounds (there is a scale at the ticket counter). Once everyone is done buying tickets you go to the first top. Our group of about 20 sat in rows of chairs under the shade right in front of the elephant pen with Zika the elephant and Patricia Zerbini. She has decades of hands-on elephant care through her family's dedicated efforts. She is the real deal. She stands in front of you and will answer any question in a straight-shooting, authentic, and honest manner, no punches pulled. She shared her experiences about elephants past, present, and future while teaching us about their care and the importance of their current issues. After that, you move in a group to another enclosure with a different elephant where people can feed, get a picture and ride an elephant. I chose all three and found them each well worth the time and money. They are once in a lifetime experiences that I'll remember forever. Patricia then walked us around the ranch, showing us her tortoises, zebra, and lemurs. She will answer any question as she is touring the group around. We ended at the little museum and gift shop, packed with fossils, artifacts, and elephant memorabilia. Two Tails Ranch is a real hidden gem run with love and purpose. If you're even remotely interested in elephants, this is a must-visit. Patricia and her family are doing wonderful work. I highly recommend visiting and supporting their efforts.

I'll never not take an opportunity to visit this lovely farm Shawn is literally the sweetest guy…read moreand he's so knowledgeable in what he does! I grew up down the road from here and it will always be a huge part of my heart. They have the prettiest flowers and their popcorn Let me tell you my mom and I finished it so quick we had two bags and NO we didn't share. Guess the family will have to come out and get their own bags sorry not sorry. Anyways look at these beautiful flowers that I picked up this week! I did bring my own vase this time around but they do supply vases that are so beautiful. At this point I need like a Stanley Pond hoodie so I can stay talking about this place

We discovered this place when we were on another adventure in the area. We were only 10 minutes…read moreaway, so I called about 1.5 hrs before closing and a nice man answered the phone saying someone would meet us at the gift shop. It's truly a family-run establishment. We met the owner's son-in-law who was running things that day and his daughter Ella who sells her jams in the gift shop! We decided to pick sunflowers. It was $15 for a small vase, and my son and I enjoyed picking out some beautiful flowers. They also gave us a packet of dried seeds to plant! We only did the flowers, but they have some cute kids activities when it is busier like a splash pad and a bouncy area, games and a little train-like ride. It's a nice, simple outing for a family looking to spend some quality time together and connect with nature. I also liked the size and intimate feel. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the larger farms and festivals too, but this place was nice and peaceful. Highly recommend!