8 FASCINATING AND FUN ANIMAL TOURS IN FLORIDA

Hello all,

As with most children, they love seeing animals. My granddaughter included, shes loves any and all animals. There are so many types of animal viewing parks and tours I thought I'd post some so you can keep your little ones entertained. Enjoy:

1. Safari Wilderness - This place looks awesome. They have 4 options for viewing their animals, the vehicle safari, llama trek, kayak safari and camel expedition. This one is a little pricey, anywhere from $25 to$180 depending on what you choose. The tours are given from 9 am - 1 pm. It is located
at 10850 Moore Rd., Lakeland. 813-326-1458.

  8 FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA  - SAFARI WILDERNESS

2. Dade City's Wild Things Zoo Tours - They have guided tours here so you can get close to the animals. They also have a variety of animal encounters so you can interact with the animals, such as swimming with baby tigers or alligators. The encounters are priced from $11.99 to $19.99 per person. They are located at 37237 Meridian Ave. and 17th St,. Dade City. 352-567-9453.

8  FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA  - DADE CITY'S WILD THINGS

3.Croc Encounters Reptile Park and Wildlife Center - This center is a wildlife sanctuary for unwanted reptiles. They offer personal and self guided tours.Tours are from $45-$99 for families, or $5 on Saturdays. You can have parties here, or watch an alligator wrestling show, and learn all about reptiles. It is located at 8703 Bowles Rd., Tampa. 813-217-4400.

8  FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA  - CROC ENCOUNTERS

4. Big Cat Rescue - This is one of the world's largest sanctuaries for exotic cats. They currently have lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars, and servals, lynx, and ocelots. It sits on 67 acres in north Tampa. They have many types of tours such as feeding tours and photo tours. Tours for kids are $19.00, adults $36 and up. They are located at 12802 Easy St., Tampa. 813-921-4130.

 8 FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA  - BIG CAT RESCUE

5. Wildlife Survival Sanctuary - I have been here many times. This place provides sanctuary to many exotic animals. They have tigers, leopards, cougars, deers. emus. ostriches, a pot bellied pig, and lemurs. They take donations for their tours that you have to call and set up in advance. All of the donations are used for the care of their animals. A great place to go with the kids! You need to call (352)797-4785 to schedule a tour. They are located at 18212 Booming Rd., Springhill.

  8 FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA  - WILDLIFE SURVIVAL SANCTUARAY

6. Old McMickey's Farm - Me and my family recently visited this place. We had an awesome time and the tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgable. The tours include hands on interaction with chickens, goats, pigs and donkeys. They even show you how to milk a cow that you can try doing. They have pony rides for the little ones, and also a hayride, all included in the price. The tours last about 2 hours and they are open Tuesday thru Sunday 9 am - 1 pm. The cost is adults is $13, children 12, and 2 and under is free. THey are located at 9612 Crescent  Dr., Odessa. (813)920-1948.

 8 FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA - OLD MCMICKEY'S FARM

7. Myakka Wildlife Tour - Here they take you on a one hour narrated tour on the upper Myakka Lake abora on of the 2 largest airboats in the world. You also can board one of their trams for a tour through  the Myakka River State park. Both tours will teach you about local wildlife and fauna. The tours cost adults $14, kids are $7, 5 and under are free. They are open at 9 am at 13208 St.Rd. 72, Sarasota. (941)365-0100

8 FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA - MYAKKA WILDLIFE TOUR

8. Lion Country Safari - This is Florida's only drive thru safari and walk thru amusement park. It has over 900 animals with animal encounters, feeding experiences, 5 rides, a water sprayground, food, and shopping. It was rated on of the top 10 drive-thru zoos, and it  takes about 5 hours to see everything. They are open from 9:30 am to 5 pm. It cost adults $35, kids $26, and toddlers are free. They are located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd., Loxahatchee. (561)793-1084.

8 FASCINATING AND  FUN ANIMAL TOURS  IN FLORIDA - LION COUNTRY SAFARI