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DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination
and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
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Sarasota Bay Explorers |
Sarasota Bay Explorers - Sarasota
Sea Life Excursions / Kayak Adventures / Nature Safari Cruise Cruise Sarasota & Robert's Bays aboard a 40' Pontoon boat with a Marine Biologist looking for Dolphins, Manatee & More. Nature Safari Cruises, Guided Kayak Tours, & Miss Explorer Private Charters. Hands-on, Fun & Informative for ALL Ages! Located at Mote Marine Aquarium ~ Call for details: 941-388-4200 |
 Childrens Garden |
The Childrens Garden - Sarasota 1.5 acres of land with Koi in a lily-padded lagoon, butterfly garden, wooden drawbridge and misty rain forest. There's a towering green dragon, a leggy purple octopus, a ship dubbed The Black Pearl, giant chessboard, tiki hut and a scalable mint mountain. Part of the theme is to show children how to care for their environment. Hours: 10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. 1670 10th Way, Sarasota Call for details: 941-330-1711 |
 Jungle Gardens |
Sarasota Jungle Gardens 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding shaded trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows twice daily. The “Kiddie Jungle” features a tree house, haunted tree, tiger swings, slide and a custom wooden train for the children to play on. Zoological gardens with flamingos and peacocks roaming the gardens. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase food from the Flamingo Café. Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Daily (Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Days). 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota Call for details: 941-355-5305 or Toll Free: 877-861-6547 Editor’s Review |
Le Barge |
Le Barge Tropical Cruises - Sarasota
Offering a Variety of Cruises to suit Your Interest; Dolphin Watch, Narrated Sightseeing, Sunset Entertainment Cruises, Private Charters & Special Events with Local Musicians. Light Food Menu. Located 200 yards south of Marina Jack's Restaurant. Reservations are recommended for Regularly Scheduled Cruises. Call for details: 941-366-6116 |
 Circus Sarasota |
Circus Sarasota Circus Sarasota presents exciting professional family entertainment in winter performances under the big-top and special events and classes throughout the year. Call for details: 941-355-9335 |
 G. Wiz |
G. Wiz - The Science Museum - Sarasota A hands-on science and learning center, where science becomes relevant, technology understandable, and learning, an interactive adventure. Come, Get in the "Zone": Explora zone, Tech zone, Wave zone, and Body zone. 1001 Boulevard of the Arts Call for details: 941-309-4949 |
 Mote Aquarium |
Mote Marine Aquarium - Sarasota Pet horseshoe crabs, sea stars and stingless rays; play video games with dolphins and learn the secret life of seahorses. Follow the research and study of sea turtles, sharks and more… with docents available to answer your questions along the way. 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Call for details: 941-388-4441 Editor's Review |
| More Activities for School Age Children | Day Trips from Southwest Florida |
| Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key are the perfect home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
Click the Links below for our Recommended Accommodations
| Anna Maria Island | | Bradenton | | Longboat Key | | Sarasota | | Siesta Key | | Venice | | Manasota Key |
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return visits & Eventual Relocation |
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