Nature Attraction

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is a truly remarkable setting on over 80 acres of land. Walk through the garden on it's winding paths and enjoy all that South Florida nature has to offer. Bring an appetite for learning and exploration and enjoy talks with expert horticulturists, view amazing art and take classes on topics ranging from grafting to photography. When you need to take a rest, take a seat and watch the birds and the butterflies as they flit about on their daily chores. See a plant you would love to have in your own garden?

Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, made famous by the Animal Planet show Gator Boys, offers fishing and airboat rides in the Everglades.  The hour long Everglades tours allow you access to the river of grass filled with all sorts of wildlife.  The informative tour guide takes a group out in their covered airboats every 20 minutes.  Tickets must be purchased for anyone over the age of 3 but there is discounted pricing for children.  

Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science is located in the heart of downtown off Las Olas and close to the picturesque Riverwalk area.  When you come to MODS you can easily plan to spend the entire day. With two floors and an entire new wing full of scientific exploration for the entire family as well as an IMAX theater and onsite restaurants (Subway & Auntie Anne's Pretzels), you'll have no reason to leave!  Parking for this attraction can be found on the surrounding streets' metered spots or at the adjacent parking garage.

The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is located right off the Overseas Highway on Stock Island just east of the main island of Key West.  This wonderful oasis is the only place in the continental United states that never has frost. Enjoy the tropical flora and fauna of which many are endangered or threatened.  The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden strives to protect this natural environment and educate visitors of the importance of native Floridian species. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.