This miniature golf course was a big hit with some out of town visitors, adults and children…read more They loved the variety of holes and it proved challenging. The best part was I won, and I'm 85.

The mini golf course was fun and in good shape. We also enjoyed feeding the baby gators.read more

The Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a hidden gem. There's so much to do and it's one of the places in…read morethe world that you can feed flamingos. They have so many animals from turtles, parrots to baby alligators. This place is family friendly for all ages. Don't forget to see the bird show! There's free on site parking available.

Ok, not great. If you want to pay $25 to hand feed a…read moreflamingo, this is the place for you. The live bird show at noon was good. The cafe is still closed, so there is only one small restroom at the gift shop for the whole park! The animals in cages looked sad. While walking on the main path, I saw a rat! Another lady said she saw many.

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

Super cute. As my child said "recommend for 5 and under". The crew was super interactive with the…read morekids and kept all kids in line and entertained.

Outstanding service provided by operator. Easy set up and surprisingly easy cleanup. This is a…read moresuper fun experience for the kiddos and TBH, I think I had just as much fun. It's affordable, it's something different for a party, and very affordable. Definitely worth checking out.

LOOK NO FURTHER!! This company is top notch- ran by…read moreincredible people, and provided a night of absolute fun for a middle and high school event. We will be hiring them again in the future!

Bright as the day is, but a new addition to a new addition to Bradenton! My heart breaks slightly…read morefor the older houses and undeveloped land that used to be here, but progress shines brightly on Bradenton, and this park is a wonderful example of that! There's doggy poo bags, and I'm not sure why, but across the street is another unlabeled park with a smaller playground in the shade and it's absolutely strange. They have astroturf and fake mounds, I cannot fathom why. It's only lacking a hole and some golfers... Either way, untapped park that I've never noticed before!

Sad to admit this was our first visit here, and literally on the last day of the Clyde Butcher…read morephotography exhibit. Jade who worked up front was friendly and helpful. Manageable sized museum where we spent about 90 minutes and had to leave before viewing everything. The Butcher exhibit was very good, I wish there was more. Truly incredible work. There is a manatee rehab area, although no manatees currently as the ones they had were thankfully released back into the wild. Emma who works in this area answered several of my husband's questions and was quite knowledgeable and informative. Some great historical artifacts, especially for local history. Excellent museum gift shop as well, with a large variety of items and another friendly and engaging employee, Anne. Looking forward to the upcoming baseball exhibit, and will allow more time.

Visited with a group tour and got to see 2 planetarium shows, one of which we could take pictures…read morein. That's is typically not allowed. I really enjoyed the self tour around the museum also. From early, native FL tools and weapons and art to prehistoric animals and the life-size mastadon jaw behind glass (HOLY OMG! MASSIVE!)... I learned some things and have been trying to get here the last 2 years for their laser light shows (brings me back to my high school days in SoFL!!). I will DEFINITELY be making sure I attend at least one show this season! The staff was friendly, the museum is very well kept, the only thing was that the manatee rehabilitation area was closed the day I visited. Thats a HUGE part of our FL's west coast wild life... This would be just another reason to return..when it's back open.

Always a fun place to take the kids to get out all of their energy. Games of hide and seek, Nerf…read morewars, and "did you see Cheeto?" are always fun. If you don't know, Cheeto is the raccoon who likes to steal snacks from the park rangers. 02.02.25

Edi was the best! She was very professional and nice. She made the check-in process very easy.read more

We recently visited Kids Empire in Bradenton, and overall it was a mixed experience with both…read morepositives and drawbacks. Check-In & Pricing The check-in process is straightforward, but I highly recommend completing the waiver online before you go--it makes the entry much faster, especially when it's busy. Pricing, however, is on the steep side. Admission was the same almost $20 for my 15-month-old as for older kids, even though they barely used the equipment, including the toddler area. There are also attempts to upsell you on crane games and ride-on motorcycle machines, which adds to the feeling that the outing can get pricey fast. They sell food and drinks inside and prohibit outside food or beverages, which further pushes you toward additional purchases. Crowds & Atmosphere We visited on a Monday morning during a school holiday, and it was fairly busy. We stayed almost four hours just to feel like we were getting our money's worth. The temperature inside was surprisingly cold--uncomfortably so--and the disco room was not only freezing but also extremely loud. Cleanliness & Safety For the most part, the facility was clean. At one point a child had an accident in the play structure, and staff cleaned it up quickly--though unfortunately, our friends stepped in it before it was noticed. The bathrooms were clean early on but developed a noticeable urine smell as the day went on. In the baby area, someone had eaten Doritos in the ball pit, and my toddler kept finding orange crumbs, which was pretty gross. Safety-wise, some of the climbing structures need attention. The tower had open holes that felt unsafe, especially for smaller or less coordinated kids. Supervision & Environment Most parents seemed attentive, but a noticeable handful were either working on laptops or absorbed in their phones, leaving their kids to roam unattended. This isn't fully the facility's fault, but it does affect the overall atmosphere and safety - especially for smaller children. Food Policy The food available for purchase is mostly junk food--chips, Takis, sugary applesauce pouches, etc. Because outside food isn't allowed, we had to step outside so our kids could have healthier snacks. Unfortunately, the immediate outside area isn't in the nicest neighborhood, and there's nowhere to sit. At the very least, a bench outside would be a thoughtful addition for families trying to accommodate dietary needs or simply avoid feeding their kids junk. Overall Kids Empire offers a large, engaging indoor playground that kids enjoy, and it's reasonably clean. But the high price, upselling, cold environment, safety concerns in some structures, and restrictive food policy make it far from perfect.

Playtime Plaza is ADORABLE! We have needed a space like this for YEARS. Naomi the owner is so nice…read moreand she has thought of every detail children 0-5 years old would want to play with! She used to be a therapist for children on the spectrum and has reserved Mondays for children on the spectrum- with lower lighting and sounds and toys they would love. I took our 3 year old and she played for 2 hours and didn't want to leave! Definitely coming back with friends soon. We want to try the classes she offers as well- slime etc. They do birthday parties and I love everything about this play space- clean and FUN and so many new toys to keep the littles entertained with seating for working parents.