CARIBBEAN GARDEN: THE ZOO IN NAPLES
1590 Goodlette Rd, Naples
239.262.5409  NaplesZoo.com
Full range of exotic and native animals living in a 52-acre botanical garden founded in 1919.

MOTE MARINE AQUARIUM/LABORATORY
On City Island, between Longboat Key and St. Armands Key.
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
941.388.4200 or 800.691.6683    www.MOTE.org
Massive shark tank, touch tank, opportunity to see marine animals up close and personal. One of premier shark research labs in the world.  90 minute drive.

JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART
Sarasota
941.359.5700

BUSCH GARDENS TAM BAY
3000 Busch Blvd, Tampa
888.800.5447    www.BuschGardens.com
Adventure-oriented theme park featuring exotic encounters with the African continent - premier zoo with 2000 animals, 4-D 750 seat Timbutktu Theatre with 3-D glasses, live shows, thrilling rides, games, restaurants, shops.  3-hour drive.

WANNADO CITY
I-75 south to Broward County, merge onto 595 East. Exit Flamingo Road and take a left. At Sunrise Blvd, take a left. At Purple Parrot Way, take a right onto Sawgrass Mills and Wannado City.
888.WANNADO     www.WannadoCity.com
$40m miniature city where children can be paramedics, firefighters, doctors, pilots, beauticians, runway models, radio DJs, newspaper reporters, circus performers.  You get the idea - the kids will love this totally unique theme park.  2 1/2 hour drive.