941-309-4949G.WIZ - Sarasota
Discover the cool side of science with a variety interactive exhibits for the whole family to explore. Special exhibition: "How People Make Things" May 31 to Sept. 7, 2008.
- Family Friendly
- Guided Tours Available
941-966-5214Historic Spanish Point - Casey Key
Quiet oasis with a burial mound and two shell mounds, or middens, containing evidence of prehistoric life. The history center highlights the lives of pioneer homesteaders from 1867. Other amenities:...
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- Guided Tours Available
941-366-5731The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Sarasota
Explore the world's most spectacular display of rare orchids, bromeliads and tropical plants. Group rates for 20 or more. Gift shop, café and changing botanical art exhibits. 9.5-acre oasis on the...
- Internet Connectivity
- Family Friendly
- Guided Tours Available
941-388-4441Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - Lido/St.Armands
Featuring a wide range of exhibits including a 135,000-gallon shark tank, sea turtles, preserved giant squid, West Indian manatees, hands-on touch pool, a dolphin, whale and sea turtle hospital,...
- Family Friendly
- Guided Tours Available
941-746-4131South Florida Museum/Bishop Planetarium - Surrounding Areas
Florida's natural and cultural history. Mastodon skeleton, dioramas, Smilodon, a 16th-century Spanish chapel replica and a 60,000-gallon manatee aquarium, (home of Snooty the manatee). Shows daily in...
- Family Friendly
- Guided Tours Available
941-504-6296Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures - Sarasota
Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures provides a wide variety of family-friendly, kayak eco tours that will allow you to get closer to nature while experiencing an adventure of a lifetime! Come see...
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- Guided Tours Available
941-371-6377Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary - Sarasota
Come see rare white tigers at Kay Rosaire's Big Cat Encounter located at the Big Cat Habitat. Demonstrations feature live lions and tigers. Tour the habitat to see 35 lions and tigers plus 12 bears....
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- Guided Tours Available
941-330-1711The Children's Garden - Sarasota
An enchanted place whimsically designed for kids. Pirate ship, secret garden, maze, tree fort and slide, fairy gardens, three little pigs' house and dress-up room. Follow the yellow brick road to a...
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941-355-9335Circus Sarasota - Sarasota
Since 1997, they are committed to continuing the legacy, increasing the artistic contribution of circus, while raising the perception of the American Circus to that of other fine arts. Shows, special...
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941-922-9671Dolphin Dive Center - Sarasota
Scuba, fishing, kayaking, swim gear, snorkeling and accessories. Large selection for sale and rent. Live bait. Open daily. Kayak rentals, tours and lessons. Call for information and reservations:...
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