Animal Encounters

The Seminole story is a must-see for Florida visitors/residents and our Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is well worth the drive out to the naturally beautiful Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. 

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary is a number one visitor attraction in the West Palm Beach area. As the name implies, the Sanctuary is first and foremost a working wildlife rescue facility. It is a non-profit, and fully licensed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Every year it rehabilitates hundreds of injured animals brought to it by game officers and members of the public. It brings the animals back to health and releases them into the wild.

Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston is a wildlife adventure park that features airboat rides, wildlife encounters and exhibits.  Venture out in the the Everglades and get a taste of a true Florida experience.  Learn about the Everglades ecosystem and even some history of The Everglades.  See exotic native animals up close and watch an interpretive talk about the critters.  In the Reptile Exhibit watch an alligator handler show the power of the gator or allow your little one to hold a baby alligator!

Anyone who is looking for a great way to spend the day in Goulds, Florida should consider a trip to The Little Farm in Goulds. This small family-owned and operated farm offers a variety of activities for people who are interested in learning how a farm operates.

If you are looking for a cool and enjoyable attraction for both you and your family, then the Miami Equestrian Center is the place to be. Located in the serene environs of southwest Miami-Dade County the facility offers an all-round family oriented atmosphere filled with fun fare and interactive events. 

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, is a safe haven, rehab, and treatment center for endangered sea turtles that also works to improve the standard of living for all turtles through education and research programs. It is a small non-profit organization, and it depends on your support!

Committed to raising awareness about endangered species, the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami, Florida also doubles up as a top notch family destination. Spread over an area of 5 acres, the zoo houses a range of animals including African lions, Amur leopards, Brown lemur, prairie dogs, servals, bengal tigers among several other rare and exotic species. In addition, the zoo plays host to a substantial number of birds and reptiles. 

 If you are in need of an activity for your little fish-lover,  adventure over to Tropical Fish Miami  located on South West 45th Street in Miami, Florida. It is about 15-minutes away from the Miami International Airport. 

The Loxahatchee River Environmental Center in Jupiter Florida, or River Center as it’s more commonly known, opened in August 2008. The River Center has become a favorite of locals and tourists alike, many of whom are interested in wildlife and river conservation. It has hosted over 130,000 visitors, 20,000 students and hundreds of Scouts!

 There is a spot in Davie, Florida, part of Broward County, that is a beautiful, colorful, great place for families to visit. The Flamingo Gardens is a botanical garden featuring over 3000 species of rare, exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants and trees. There is also an Everglades wildlife sanctuary that houses Florida's largest collection of native animals including alligators, bobcats, eagles, panthers, peacock, otters and flamingos.