BUTTERFLY WORLD -
Stroll among thousands of exotic butterflies soaring in a tropical
rainforest. Waterfalls, ponds, birds, orchids, and roses complete this
natural habitat. Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (954) 977-4400
EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR FARM
- South Florida's oldest alligator farm. Explore the Everglades by
thrilling airboat tour. Turnpike extension south to Florida City exit.
Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 40351 S.W. 192nd Ave., Homestead, FL 33090
(305) 247-2628
EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK
Narrated hourlong airboat tours include 20-minute stop at Indian village,
featuring wildlife exhibit, airboat rides, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; park
admission free; airboat tours. 21940 Griffin Rd. (west of U.S. 27), West
Broward; 954-434-8111.
FLAMINGO GARDENS AND ARBORETUM
- See citrus groves, tropical plants, Florida alligators, river otters and
flamingos and more. Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. 3750 Flamingo Road,
Davie/Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33330 (954) 473-2955
HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM
- Historic 1901 mansion of Henry M. Flagler, pioneer developer of east
coast of Florida. Guided tours. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue. – Sat, Noon - 5 p.m.
Sunday. Coconut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 655-2833
JUNGLE QUEEN -
Famous cruise. Daily cruises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Millionaire's Row,
Indian village, alligator wrestling, rare birds and monkeys. Cruise to
Miami's Bayside Marketplace. 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL
33304 (954) 462-5596
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
– The world's only launch and landing base of America's Space Shuttle. Two
hour bus tours and three different IMAX movie presentations available.
Open everyday except Christmas. SPACEPORT USA, Mail Code: TWRS, Kennedy
Space Center, FL 32899 (321) 452-2121
LION COUNTRY SAFARI
500-acre, drive-through wildlife preserve and amusement park. Over 1000
wild animals roaming free within inches of your car. Open 9:30 a.m. West
of Turnpike and I-95 on Southern Blvd. (S.R. 80), 2003 Lion Country Safari
Road, Loxahatchee, FL. 33470 (561) 793-1084
MIAMI METROZOO
-A cage less zoological park on 290-acres, showcasing over 100 species of
rare and exotic animals. 12400 S.W. 152 St., Miami, FL 33177 (305)
251-0400
MICCOSUKEE INDIAN VILLAGE
- Experience how the Miccosukee Indian Tribe existed and still exists in
the heart of the Florida Everglades. Open daily 9 a.m. - dusk. 25 miles
west of Miami on Hwy. 41, P.O. Box 440021, Miami, FL 33144 (305)223-8380
MORIKAMI MUSEUM & JAPANESE GARDENS
– 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. (561) 495-0233
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA
- Incredible rides, shows and attractions at the #1 movie studio and
theme park in the world! Daily 9 a.m. Located at I-4 and FL Turnpike,
Orlando, FL 32819 (407)363-8000
VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS
- 16th-century Italian Renaissance-style villa and 10 acres of formal
gardens on Biscayne Bay. 15th - 19th century antique furnishings and
decorative arts. Open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily except Christmas. 3251
South Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305)250-9133
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT Center, Disney-MGM Studios, hotels and Fort
Wilderness Campground, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island, River Country,
Discovery Island and Disney Village Marketplace and more. Open daily. P.O.
Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (407) W-DISNEY
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