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Attractions Where Animals are the Main Attraction<\/h5>\n

Central Florida offers plenty of Zoo\u2019s, Trail Rides, Eco Tours, Petting Farms and other places where the animals are the main attraction. Take a trip on the wild side! <\/em><\/p>\n

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AVIAN RECONDITIONING CENTER:<\/strong> live birds of prey and environmental education: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; 323 W. Lester Road, Apopka; donations; 407-461-1056. For more information visit their web site at arc4raptors.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BILLY’S SWAMP SAFARIS:<\/strong>\u00a0located on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, explore 2,200 acres of untamed Florida Everglades preserved in its pristine state by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Attractions include airboat rides,\u00a0bird & reptile exhibits,\u00a0tours and expeditions, shows and more. For more information visit their web site at billyswamp.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

BREVARD ZOO:<\/strong> with hands-on area, railroad, “Paws On” kid’s are and occasional Symphony Orchestra performances; 8225 N. Wickham Road, just east of Interstate 95 (Exit 191 off Interstate 95), Melbourne – 321-254-9453. For more information visit their web site at brevardzoo.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

CACTUS JACK’S TRAIL RIDES:<\/strong> 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala; 352-978-7656. For more information visit their web site at cactusjackstrailrides.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO:<\/strong> native and exotic animals, Tropical Splash Ground, Zoom Air Adventures course: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 3755 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, 1 mile east of Interstate 4 and 41\/2 miles west of Sanford; 407-323-4450. Read our spotlight review<\/strong><\/a>, or for more information visit their web site at centralfloridazoo.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY’S CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY:<\/strong> conservation, education and raptor rehabilitation facility; 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland; 407-644-0190. For more information visit their web site at fl.audubon.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

FLORIDA ECO-SAFARIS: <\/strong>coach, horseback and zip line tours: departure times vary; 4755 N. Kenansville Road at Forever Florida, St. Cloud; 1-866-854-3837. For more information visit their web site at foreverflorida.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

GATORLAND:<\/strong> Gator Wrestling show, Gator Gully Splash Park, white leucistic alligators: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; 407-855-5496 or 1-800-393-5297. For more information visit their web site at gatorland.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

GREEN MEADOWS FARM:<\/strong> tours, train ride, barnyard animals: 1368 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee; 407-846-0770. For more information visit their web site at greenmeadowsfarm.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

JUNGLE ADVENTURES:<\/strong> with animals, Native American Indian Village Tour, Jungle Swamp Boat Ride (with “Dinner and Adventure Tour” featuring boat ride and storytelling on certain days); 26205 E. State Road 50, Christmas; 407-568-2885. For more information visit their web site at\u00a0 jungleadventures.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

LUKAS BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER:<\/strong> butterfly nursery and habitat: 1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo; 407-365-6163. For more information visit their web site at lukasnursery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MARINE SCIENCE CENTER:<\/strong> with artificial reef aquarium and marine exhibits: 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet; 386-304-5545. For more information visit their web site at marinesciencecenter.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

REPTILE DISCOVERY CENTER:<\/strong> educational center, museum and reptile farm: 2710 Big John Drive, DeLand; 386-740-9143. For more information visit their web site at reptilediscoverycenter.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

REPTILE WORLD SERPENTARIUM:<\/strong> 60 specimens of reptiles: 5705 Highway 192, east of St. Cloud; 407-892-6905. For more information visit their web site at reptileworldserpentarium.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

UNCLE DONALD’S FARM:<\/strong> barnyard animals, tours, hayrides, pony rides, wildlife exhibit: 2713 Griffin Ave., off U.S. Highway 27\/441 north of Lady Lake (Lake County); 352-753-2882. For more information visit their web site at uncledonaldsfarm.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

WILD FLORIDA<\/strong>\u00a0– known for their airboat tours, this attraction also includes ranch buggy nature tours, an animal park, restaurant and gift shop. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Located at 3301 Lake Cypress Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739; Phone: 407-957-3135.\u00a0For more information visit their web site at\u00a0wildfloridairboats.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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