Nice way to spend a couple of hours viewing the beautiful animals. The shows were informative and…read morethe staff seemed to really care about the rescued animal. Even though they said it was 20 acres, the animals appeared to be crowded together.

Really enjoyed our trip here. I don't want to compare this place to a zoo but let me...it's not…read more These animals you can tell are happy. They know the staff walking around and you can tell their personalities. The animals were having fun with their toys and were well taken care of. We fed the lions and bears and these animals took food off of the sticks so gently. These normal encounters felt like you were so close to them. Such beautiful animals. Really worth a visit.

Back at SkyZone for a full day of fun with the kids! It's the perfect place to let them burn off…read moreenergy, they absolutely love it here. Big shoutout to Donte for greeting us with a smile and being super attentive. The kids went wild for the slide, the zip line, and pretty much every activity they could get their hands on. We look forward for the new fun house to open, it's already looking like another favorite thing in the making!

Sky Zone has remodeled a bit and added more attractions which are a big hit with my daughter. She…read moreabsolutely loves the zipline and the giant slide specifically. The facility is clean and the staff working there are great as always. Thanks, Sky Zone!

I love Payne Park…read more I do NOT like too many of the people that use it. Recently, the number of unsupervised kids that are riding their bikes, scooters, and electric do dads are inconsiderate with their use of the sidewalks, their total lack of attention to their surroundings and other people. These kids need more adult supervision and parents need to take more time teaching them manners. I also am taking exception to the growing number of pet owners that think THEIR dogs don't need to be properly trained, leashed, or picked up after. The 5 O'Clock group of owners that let their dogs off theie leads and let them just take over a section of the park is non-sense. Read the signs. That is not acceptable. On several occasions, while just walking I have been run up on by dogs showing their teeth. I stop, sayd nice doggy and then move on. But some day, if I do get bit by one of these unruly monsters, their entiled owners will owe me money they haven't even made yet. I would like to see more of a park police presence for a while to get the kids and dog owners back to being decent people. And to the people that are feeding the ducks and squirrels, STOP. Read the signs. You aren't doing the wildlife any favors by feeding them and you aren't doing the other people that use the park any favors either. Payne Park is beautiful; a great place to enjoy the out of doors and the wonderful weather in Sarasota. Kids and Pet owners don't have the right to ruin the experience for everyone else. Oh, and teenagers, we know you are smoking pot there. Move away from the popular walking areas. Your weed smell like skunk butt.

4 stars because the bathrooms are closed currently due to a leak . But other than that this is a…read moresuper cute place to go to and bring your toddler. This park has a variety of activities / slides , tjings to climb oh and there's a skate park on the other side. Plus the trails are nice walking here.

If you're a local or a tourist this place is great for your child. I actually joined the rose level…read moremembership I enjoyed it with my child so much until we moved. They have arts and crafts on certain days and story time. Also special events throughout the year. They have dress up where you can dress up in costumes , tables to eat at ( bring your own lunch ) and a playground like area. Just oooodles of fun.

What a hidden gem! This is a beautiful and magical art and nature garden for kids complete with…read moreimaginative play area. The dress up area is such an awesome idea! Our girls had a wonderful time playing and exploring the garden. Can't wait to be back.

What a great circus! It is intimate and small. The performers were excellent. After the show…read morethere was an opportunity to meet the performers - speak with them and get photos with them. I highly recommend this circus!

5 stars obviously! So fun! Johnny is sigma. Its a cool experience to have! But the bathrooms are…read morereally gross...

This is a great place for kids, a kids dreamworld…read more So much fun for them! The customer service isn't bad, the people that work here are pretty cool. I had a great time. This is also a great place to wear your kids Out!!! I am forever in love with this place, I wish it wasn't so far from me. The prices aren't bad either, in my opinion. They often have Groupons as well if you are trying to save a few bucks. If you are looking for a fun place for kids, this is definitely it! My kids had a blast! Be sure to sign the waiver before going inside.

Came here on a Sunday for the toddler time which is two years old to five years old and I brought…read moremy kiddo and he had a blast for two hours that we had we played a lot. We were able to use the obstacle course courses to race against each other and have fun and together, we had a blast highly recommend if you're looking for something to do with your kiddo.

I think the best way to review the Pirate Adventures of Cortez is to compare it to Captain Memo's…read morepirate cruise in Clearwater Beach. Captain Memo's is on a much bigger ship, and though my kids had fun on it, I would call it "manic fun". There were an insane amount of people on board and all the kids were running and screaming everywhere (my daughter ended up getting elbowed in the eye), and we felt like we were dying of heat stroke because the ship has very poor ventilation and not enough shady seats. For the Pirate Cruise of Cortez, we absolutely LOVED it!! It was 1000% worth the hour drive from Clearwater. It's a decent sized boat with just the right number of people on board and shady seats with great breezes to keep us cool. It was extremely engaging and they had a very fun itinerary. My kids were wildly entertained and they did a great job keeping the kids' attention and keeping things under control. The staff put on an awesome show full of magic and wonder and did a fantastic job engaging with the kids. I could've sat back and watched the whole time from a comfortable and breezy bench in the shade, but it was so much fun that I found myself getting involved and having a great time. We went first thing in the morning and the weather was perfect. I can't recommend this place enough!! ‍

Such an amazing cruise! The staff was fun and hilarious and our kids loved it! I would recommend…read moreit for sure.

Rosaire's Riding Academy & Pony Rides is wonderful! Ellian Rosaire is a wonderful teacher for new…read moreriders or adults returning to riding. Safety for her students and her animals is a priority for her. She knows her ponies/horses and assesses a new student for a good fit for both. My granddaughter trained with Ellian for about 5 years and attended summer camp also before she moved to college. I have attended many training classes over these years and I've enjoyed watching the development of her students during those years. I highly recommend Rosaire's for your rider. Nothing fancy but definitely fun and safe.

We are thoroughly impressed with Ellian at Rosaire's Riding Academy! We signed up our two kids for…read moreprivate beginner lessons and were immediately impressed with her style of teaching! Our kids learned more in her private lesson than any other lesson they've done in the past. She chose the perfect horses based on my kids' personalities and instilled an immense amount of self confidence in both of them right from the beginning! We feel blessed to have found Ellian and are excited to see all that our kids learned through her professionalism!