Flamingo Gardens is one of our favorite places in South Florida. Honestly, I'd even call it a…read morepeacock garden because there are so many of them wandering freely throughout the property. I especially love visiting during the winter months when the weather is cooler. It's the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and have a little picnic with the kids. There are plenty of peaceful spots to sit, relax, and watch the peacocks walking around. The grounds are always clean, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. When you buy your tickets, you can also purchase bird food. We fed both the flamingos and the peacocks, and while it was a fun experience, here's my little tip--don't feed the peacocks from your hand unless you're ready for a pretty strong peck! I learned that one the hard way. There is also a small café, guided tram tours, and on weekends they often have live music, especially in the evenings or during holiday events. Around Christmas, the gardens are beautifully decorated with lights, making the whole place feel even more magical. If you're looking for a relaxing day surrounded by nature, Flamingo Gardens is definitely worth a visit.

Hoping I can offer a yoga or soundbath class here one day !!! Crossing fingers…read more Flamingo Gardens is such a beautiful hidden gem The gardens are gorgeous, the animals are amazing, and there's so much to see beyond just the flamingos. I especially loved seeing the peacocks roaming around, the wildlife, and taking the tram through the gardens. It's a peaceful, family-friendly experience and also a great place to visit if you just want to spend a few hours surrounded by nature. I really appreciated the educational aspect and learning more about the animals and the sanctuary.

This is a cute little farm I found on Google Maps while in the area with my child. It is free…read moreentry, and there are limited workers. However there is a good amount of animals and they include carrots that you can pay for and feed the animals which was really fun. There are many free-range chickens and cats which are very friendly. Parking and the entrance was a little confusing to find. I would happily come here again and support this business!

This is a hidden gem located in the heart of Davie, FL. We went here for a Cub Scout outing and the…read morekids loved it. They got to see the animals, feed them and play in the playground area. Of course the highlight was the seesaw. Haha. Maria Munoz is the owner and she is very sweet. Answered any questions for the adults or kids and allowed our group to take over the farm for a few hours. Tons of animals here...bunnies, goats, pigs, emus, horses, chickens and more. Admission is free but donations are always welcome! Please consider donating to help offset the cost of maintaining this farm. Come check out this place with your friends or family. Really just a cute farm. I honestly didn't even know this was here. It's located in a neighborhood. There is also a horse stable next to the farm, Showclass Stables. We had a great time and this visit to My Little Farm Davie helped the kids earn a loop for Cub Scouts. Woohoo!

The farm idea is so nice that you take in animals that people don't want anymore. The animals are…read morealso very sweet and friendly, ferrets are usually not so kind but these ones are so sweet. The baby bunnies are my favorite, and the ferrets, and the GOATs (Greatest Of All Time) are silly, sweet, and very friendly. Everything is set at a great fair price, not too expensive. The service requested was great and friendly. It was great visiting the rescue farm and spending time with the animals it was great getting to interact with them and learn about them. Made by: Elianna Pery My favorite animal: baby bunnies My brothers favorite: ferrets

Well, I must have come on a bad day. Maybe the animals were tired. Maybe the staff were tired. I…read moredon't know. All I know is I felt like I was at my cousin's house and they happened to have animals. There were no directions or explanations...until it came time to pay. Now that part was explained perfectly. Honestly, I probably could have seen the same thing at my local shelter and saved $30. I'm hoping the money goes toward helping the animals, but it's really hard to tell. They have goats, plenty of birds, llamas, pigs, and horses. I wouldn't call it a true petting zoo because most of the petting is done through a gate. If you want a horse ride, you have to ask. No one offers or tells you about it. Everything looked like it could use some updating or repairs, and the overall vibe from most of the staff was, "Please hurry up so we can get back to what we were doing." A couple of employees were pleasant and helpful, but they weren't going above and beyond. They simply gave us what we asked for. Overall, I probably won't be back. At least my $30 went toward helping the animals...I hope.

If you need some animals for a party these are the ones to do this with . Was driving and saw these…read morecamels and goats and a guy siting under a tent taking donations . Apparently during the COVID pandemic nobody rented these animals for a party . He said he had about a hundred animals to feed and care for . I enjoyed the unusual view of these pets .

We had a wonderful time on our trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable! I took my grandkids and…read morethey totally loved the ride. The reptile farm after the tour of the everglades is excellent! The entire staff is very nice, and could not be more helpful... We will be going back again!

I'm so glad I visited Sawgrass Recreational Park. I actually visited two times recently. I took my…read moreniece and grandkids. So much fun. Memories the kids will always remember. We were lucky to see alligators while on the boat and at their animal sanctuary. The kids were so excited. The boat ride was informative and fun. We learned new things about the alligators and other wildlife that call the Everglades home. The tour guides are awesome. When you're done with the tour, you can head back to the animal sanctuary towards the back of the property which was great. We all got to touch and "pet" an alligator (baby). Very cool. There are bigger alligators in the back as well behind glass, obviously. There are also other animals back there to view, which I won't ruin for you, but very cool. They also offer food and drinks toward the back before you get to the animal sanctuary. There's also a gift shop with cute souvenirs. They also sell beverages inside. Overall great experience for all ages. Suggestions: Wear sunblock Wear comfortable shoes Bring or buy a water bottle (for sell on site)

I did the Animal Encounter with my family and had Ethan as our presenter. He was awesome! Very…read moreknowledgeable and thorough in his explanation of each of the animals. The rest of the staff with whom I interacted was good too! The reason I am giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 is there were certain employees in the gift shop who left a little to be desired. They seemed as if they didn't really want to be there. Could have caught them on a bad day, but I noticed a difference between those few and the rest of the staff around the premisis.

Our tour guide, who I believe was RJ, was great. Very knowledgeable and funny, wish we had brought…read morecash for a tip. We had limited time to come in the morning. We got there did the boat tour and left, so upset that I forgot about the picture and didn't get souvenirs. We went in the earlier part of the morning around 10 AM, we were prepared to get bit by mosquitos, to get wet, and the terrible heat. We were lucky we did not get a single bite by mosquitos, the boat got wet at our feet, but we did not, and the boat is covered so heat was not bad. We saw like 8 alligators, some birds and turtles. We had an amazing time, so worth the time and drive. Would not mind doing this tour again.

Markham is a park that stands out from the rest. There are many great parks in south Florida that…read moreare good at so many things: canoeing, beauty, biking, picnics and more. Markham has these and so much more. When I first got to South Florida I came out this way for bike rides. Although it's very famous for its off road courses, biking the paved roads of the park is great as well. I've also used the range here, solid. But over the past couple years, we have come out here for the disc golf. It's a great course. Tough holes that feel very makable but still can humble most that play it. There are many other things to include a RC boats and RC planes areas, but whatever you mind come out West by, you are bound to enjoy Markham.

Such a beautiful, calm, peaceful, and family-friendly park. Lots of picnic tables and seating. Lots…read moreof trash cans everywhere, but bring your own trash bags!! As well as grills. Has multiple huge areas to play ball, have a party, run around, all that you can imagine. The women's bathroom did not have any toilet paper, I had to go to the men's to grab some.

What a nostalgia trip! I went on this boat maybe 35 years ago and remembered it fondly. I still…read moreremember several of the stories and jokes I heard aboard way back then. When my family was embarking on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my own kids to the Jungle Queen. It's a short boat ride that takes you through the canals behind the mansions and quasi-famous homes on the water. Your guide on board will tell you about the homes and landmarks you pass en route. There is a bar on board, so no need to sail sober! LOL There are also a few snacks for purchase. The air movement on the boat keeps you from getting too warm, even when the sun is blazing, but don't forget your sunscreen. There's no bad seat aboard. All in all, it's a nice little boat ride if you're looking to get outside and burn some time in Fort Lauderdale. There is a string of food shops along the waterfront outside the entrance, so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after your ride. We really enjoyed our trip, but I'm deducting one star due to the boat traffic (which I know they cannot really help). Maneuvering around all the other drunks in their watercraft was kind of a drag.

HORRIBLE FOOD AND DISAPPOINTING ENTERTAINMENT!…read more The ribs were tough, the chicken was extremely dry, the beans were nasty, and the coleslaw was watery! To make matters worse, soda cost over $3 and wasn't included in the price. We weren't even offered dessert! The entertainment was lackluster. The singing was terrible, and the only bright spot was one dancer who clearly LOVES her job! The ONLY saving grace was the cruise itself! Beautiful experience on the water, but the food and entertainment were a complete disappointment. Definitely not worth the money! The only reason they got 1 was because I wanted to leave a review to save people money.

I was visiting Fort Lauderdale to host an 85th birthday party for my dad. I had everything…read morearranged in advance and had planned on decorating the room myself. Well, I broke my wrist and was unable to do so. A day and half before the party I found Dream Ark via an internet search. I sent an email inquiry and was immediately contacted by Roza. Miraculously she said she could do the job even with short notice. We discussed design ideas and colors. I then sent her photos of the party room. The day of the party Roza and her partner arrived 4 hours before party time and installed the most stunning balloon decorations and backdrop. After the party they came back and collected everything. My dad and our guests were blown away by how amazing the room looked. If you need gorgeous party decorations do not hesitate reaching out to Roza and her team.

Outstanding work! The balloon backdrop I had requested actually turned out so much more beautiful…read morein person! More than I could've asked for! It made the place looked perfect! Communication was via email, super easy and Roza was always responsive! They definitely took into consideration what I wanted and brought my vision to life! They set up just in time before the event, very punctual and impecable work! They picked up everything right after the event very quick! I did not have to worry about anything! I would definitely work with them again! High quality and professional work indeed! Thank you so much Roza!