Theater of the Sea

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Theater of the Sea in Islandmorada in the Florida Keys provides a safe home to their animals while at the same time educating visitors on environmental issues. Theater of the Sea is family owned and considered one of the oldest marine mammal facilities in the world. Visitors will enjoy sea lion shows, parrot shows, and dolphin shows.

Florida Keys Wild Bird Center

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For the bird watcher in all of us the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is a sanctuary for native and migratory birds. It's mission, to rescue, rehab, and release birds that have been harmed or displaced. As a public service this establishment also aims to educate the importance of this conservation effort. Visitors enjoy a boardwalk stroll to stop at various aviaries along the way. With species like the Broad Winged Hawk, Turkey Vultes, a Horned and Barred Owel, Pelicans and much more, you are sure to be inspired by these wonderful creatures.

Key West Aquarium

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One of the most unique aquariums around and the oldest attraction on the island. The Key West Aquarium has engaged visitors since 1934. Come join us and see for yourself the beautiful indigenous sea-creatures of Key West and the Florida Keys.

City Place

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City Place is a popular shopping and entertainment area in downtown West Palm Beach.  It is located just east of the Kravis Performing Arts Center and south of Okeechobee Blvd.  City Place plays host to several quality family entertainment and events with Family Festivals, concerts and holiday fun like nightly snowfall in December.

Palm Beach Ice Works

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Palm Beach Ice Works in West Palm Beach is an Olympic size ice facility.  It is primarily dedicated as a training center for the serious figure skater and hockey player however there are Family Skate times as well.  The PBIW offers camps, classes, birthday parties and training for serious athletes.  This new facility is a great place for families to enjoy time together or for the kids to learn figure skating, hockey, or even gymnastics.  There are vending machines in case you need to snack and relax.

Mounts Botanical Garden

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Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach is a wonderful place to explore the flora and fauna of South Florida.  Mounts Botanical Garden offers classes and special events to help educate and excite Floridians about the diversity that abounds in this area.  Mounts hosts the Fall Family Festival, Connoisseurs Garden Tour on Mother's Day and the Tropical Fruit Festival.  Admire or taste or buy several of the specimens highlighted at the events or in the garden.  Restrooms are located adjacent to the garden shop.

Peanut Island

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Peanut Island was begun as a small 10 acres island that was a product of dredging done in the Intracoastal back in 1918.  Over the years, further dredging and deposits have grown the island to over 80 acres!  A recent project in Lake Worth to produce the new Snook Islands utilized fill from this island.  This island has a historic tie to John F. Kennedy from the time of the Cuban Missle Crisis.  His bunker, as well as a Maritime Museum, can be found on the island.

Loggerhead Marine Life Center

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Loggerhead Marine Life Center is located in within a 70 acres beachfront county park of the same name.  This Marine Life Center is a crucial place for education and preservation of sea turtles.   The park features fishing, nature trails, guarded beach front, and playgrounds.  The Marine Life Center is home to a sea turtle hospital and offers many educational opportunities.  They host guided tours and even can be a birthday party venue.

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

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The Flagler Museum allows visitors a glimpse into past Palm Beach glamour and fame.  The wonderful historic home to Henry Flagler showcases furnishings from the early 1900s.  The home, White Hall, was completed in 1902.  This estate was his private 75-room, 100,000 square foot winter home.  Henry M. Flagler was a key figure in the development of South Florida and is known as the Father of Miami as well as the founder of Palm Beach.

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium contains 50 interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a Science Trail outdoors, miniature golf, multiple fresh & salt water aquariums, a stargazing observatory, natural history exhibits, and numerous educational programs.  The center was recently renovated in 2013 and now includes a Subway and an aquarium.  The South Florida Scence Center is a member of the ASTC and recognizes memberships for admission from participating science centers.