4 stars for a great indoor activity to beat the summer heat in Orlando! This was our first time…read morevisiting Sea Life (located at ICON Park) and our 2-year old had a blast. He loved running around and looking through all the different tanks full of fish. It's a pretty small aquarium and tickets are relatively inexpensive at $15 pp. You can also buy a ticket bundle and combine it with the Madame Tussauds wax museum next door. We didn't do that this time but not a bad deal if you want to see both. This is definitely a tourist attraction, being located on I-Drive, but we still enjoyed it. We went through it in about 45 minutes, but you could go at a slower pace if you're not chasing a toddler. Even with the size, there's still a lot to see and a wide variety of fish and sea life: sharks, turtles, axolotl, starfish, stingrays, seahorses, jellyfish, moray eel, and more. There's also a touch tank at the end if you want to participate. It also wasn't too crowded and was easy to navigate.

Wasn't sure what to expect when we got timed tickets for this aquarium sight unseen…read more Not a fan of taking multiple photos of you, to sell back to you, before you even get inside to see anything. They had some interesting fish and water animals. The docents who were trying to educate people had an uphill battle with the younger kids. Overall, I've been to some bigger aquaria with more to offer but I enjoyed it.

Wow. If Disney's Animal Kingdom is out of your budget, then definitely visit here! Although they…read moredon't have rides, and areas to get food, what tops this over Disney's Animal Kingdom is the hands-on animal interactions from animals/primates you thought you would never been able to handle! Plus it is way cheaper than Animal Kingdom and less crowds as Leslie and her staff will limit the amount of people during each slot (~90mins). I GREATLY enjoyed this experience, and I would write more, but that would ruin the experience for future visitors. So check this place out.

This is the second time I've come here! The first we did the normal tour and it was amazing so when…read morewe came back on vacation I knew I had to come back! This time I did the sloth encounter and it was amazing I loved holding the baby but I missed petting everything else. 100% spring for the picture package I got over 300 pictures and didn't have ti worry about having my phone out and missing anything

Today we went to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, Florida! $70 to get in for…read moreall 4 of us and Calliope was free! Plus extra $15 for us all to ride the train. Free parking! Food and souvenirs were too expensive! Free small cups of water! $5 for small cup to feed goats! Playground w wood mulch flooring and splash pad

A small zoo but kinda expensive. Animals are mostly non-active and I don't blame them under the…read moreFlorida weather. A bottle of water is almost $6. I thought I was at Disney for that kind of pricing....Go in the winter and you prob could enjoy slightly more.

Gatorland was a fun afternoon for all! The park opens at 10am so it was a nice easy start tot eh…read moreday We went at open and already a small crowd. Parking was free which is a plus. The entrance fee was $35 and for that price you could spend all day here. There's a splash pad for kids, a few shows that are well spaced apart, A good amount of exhibits to see and animals to view. There's also the option to purchase gator food and feed the smaller alligators. The shows are fun and engaging and the guys that run the shows are funny and you can tell they're having a good time for the mor part! One negative is there are a lot of upsale things throughout the park so just keep that in mind.

I totally thought this was going to be super touristy and cheesey but I was wrong. We came during…read morethe week and staff even recommend it as it gets crazy packed closer to the weekends. Admission is $30 with taxes and parking is free. Upon entering you get to see all the baby crocodiles and we timed it right as we managed to catch the jumparoo show and see alligators come out of the water to grab raw chicken. It was impressive to see them wiggle up like that. There are also birds, goats, and some mammals throughout the park. They also have a zip line and train for an additional fee. You can also take photos with the gators if you should choose. There is a walking boardwalk and so much to do we ended up spending about 3-4 hours here. Normally I stray away from these types of parks because I worry how the animals are taken care of. The staff and park it's clean and the animals are clearly loved and well kept.

A very sweet water themed area…read more As with all the areas of Seuss Landing, this area is spot on to the original story. A great area for families with small children to get wet on a hot day. While it is not for older audience, I do recommend at least visiting this area to admire the décor.

"If I Ran the Zoo" is a play area recounts the story of Gerald McGrew. You can turn cranks, spin…read morewheels and step on pedals to see bizarre creatures appear from behind the hedges. Since I'm an adult I looked at this area as more of a interactive art section because the animals could be considered statues and it was like a giant art tribute to the Dr. Suess book. Whether you want to just look around or have a kid that wants to play, this area is honestly a fun area to check out.

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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My brother and I visited Jungle Adventures for my birthday recently and had a great time. It's such…read morean authentic and classic Florida experience. They have so many different animals to spend time viewing and feeding. The types of animals you will get to see are turtles, a lynx, a Florida panther, goats, raccoon, birds, tortoises, lemur, macaque, obviously alligators of all sizes and more. We attended the show hosted and guided by Alex who was very informative and great at her job. She brought out various animals for us to hold and pet while talking about each one and the ability to answer any questions that came her way. We got to experience animals up close and personal that we would never have the opportunity to outside of being in the wild. Alex also led the alligator feeding show with the same level of professionalism and intellect as the indoor animal show. I highly recommend watching the gator feeding, they can get about half their huge bodies out of the water and they know their given names. In addition to the animal shows, Alex also led the boat tour. Absolutely get on the water and cruise around, don't sweat which side of the boat to sit on because you will get to experience both sides of the shoreline during the cruise. There is also a jungle nature trail to walk through that takes you through a real Florida swamp where you will see gators up close in their natural habitat and other animals like frogs, lizards and anything else that may exist in that environment. Becca at the front register was very sweet and helpful and was even willing to go out of her way to snap a few photos of us on my phone when we asked her to. The gift shop has tons of stuff to purchase as a souvenir and they also have drinks and snacks as well as an indoor seating area to cool off if it gets too hot out. I highly recommend you visit and support Jungle Adventures if you want to experience the quickly disappearing old and authentic Florida us Floridians love and want to preserve.

I was on vacation in Florida, visiting from California. We wanted to see alligators and was only…read morecatching glimpses of baby alligators while we were out and about. We came here so we could see full size alligators and learned that we weren't seeing the bigger ones out because it was too hot out and they prefer to hang out at the bottom of swamps to stay cooler. I saw so many large alligators here! They have about 200 of them here. We got to see them getting fed and learned how smart they are. I loved our guide who made our experience here that much better. He was very funny and informative. He took us on a boat ride and he also gave us the option to hold a baby alligators and a tarantula. I held the baby alligator but opted out of holding the tarantula even though she seemed very nice.

Uniqueness: Plenty of African Animals you can see pretty up close!…read moreWait Time: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Recommendation? Go here in the morning first thing to avoid the crowds and sometimes the overbearing heat! Excellent experience for family and kids to se especially in the morning as the first ride to avoid the crowds. There were so many animals already roaming around in the morning as they're just waking up and likely grazing food to start their day. The guides are funny and very knowledgeable for the kids and everyone will have a great time going on this ride. At the end, there's a little photo op to do do with some Safari jeep and overall, it's a really great start to enjoy the day at Animal Kingdom!

Oh, I really liked this ride. It's possible that's because it was the first ride we went on at…read moreDisney World. But it's a super ride and perfect for small children. My two year old was probably a bit confused about what was going on when we climbed into our safari vehicle, and I'm not sure she was totally on board throughout the ride to be honest. Although we've been to Lincoln Park Zoo, she was very very young at the time and would not remember being this close to an animal that wasn't on the level of a dog, snake, or turtle. So whilst I think being mere feet from giraffes, elephants, and wildebeests was unexpected, she said she enjoyed it. The driver was informative and didn't make the embarrassing jokes that the "captain" of the Jungle Cruise did, for which I'm thankful. In addition to the aforementioned animals, we came across black and white rhinos, lions, hippos, cheetahs, flamingos, and more. The ride was leisurely and comfortable, and there's no height requirement so anyone can ride. This was a lot of fun to start our first visit to Disney World. It's a very popular ride, apparently. 45+ minute wait times are not uncommon. We used a lightning lane to cut through most of it but we did have to wait 10 minutes or so before we got on. I'd definitely recommend lightening lanes for this one!

It's an indoor aquarium area for the sharks and a few other types of fish…read more It's a great way to learn about sea life safely. This is one of the things I always respected about SeaWorld. It's not just a theme park. There is a good amount of learning that goes into it. It's education educational for all ages. On top of being a viewing area for different fish, they have different facts and learning material about the sharks that they have in captivity !

I really enjoyed my experience in the encounter. As soon as you walk in you see the walk through…read moreaquarium full of sharks. This exhibit has a lot of educational signage about sharks and has a lot of beautiful photo opportunities. This is one of my favorite part of my Seaworld experience. I was able to be super close to a shark that was by the glass.

This area of the park is fun, nostalgic, and full of whimsy. If you're not looking for major…read morethrills or are traveling with kiddos, the rides here are perfect for you. I think the absolute insanity that is the Cat in the Hat ride is tied for top fave with Dr. Seuss Trolley. The trolley rocks because you get a great, relaxing view of the park. Cat in the Hat has aged into a very trippy feel that honestly cracks me up. My only complaint of this area is a bit similar to how I feel when I come across the Dr. Seuss books themselves--I almost don't want to touch things because they look a little old and sticky.

This is the kidde part of the park. It was fun as a kid, but…read morenot much to do as an adult without kids. The cafe and food are decent. The cat I. The Hat ride is still kinda cute. But unless I'm taking one of my younger cousins or something, I avoid this area because I really don't have any business here