Great Ideas for Families!
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236-1004
941.388.4441
See a 135,000 gallon shark habitat, sea turtles, jellyfish, two touch pools, two unique manatees, and a Mysterious Mollusks exhibit that features a 25 foot preserved giant squid specimen while at this beautiful aquarium.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34234-5211
941.355.5305
Over 70 exotic and native animals, plus a variety of tropical plants. Stroll along the jungle trails, come nose to snout with an alligator, see amazing birds, ride bicycles, and feed the flamingo.
Myakka River State Park
13207 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241-9424
941.361.6511
This State park offers sightseeing tours by boat and tram. Visitors can learn about the ecology of the area and the interesting features of its many inhabitants including alligators, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, ibis, egrets, deer, wild turkey, bobcats, and many other animals and birds.
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