Animal Prints

Animals hold a special place in our world and leave lasting prints on our hearts. Enjoy learning more about the vast variety we have to see and enjoy.

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium welcomed a new species of shark in 2020. Joy, a beautiful female zebra shark, arrived from the Georgia Aquarium where she hatched from an egg as a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Program. Zebra sharks are named for the stripes that line their body, resembling a zebra’s stripes, when they are young. As the shark grows, the stripes break up into spots. Be sure to say hello to Joy on your next visit to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium located in ICON Park!

At SeaWorld® Orlando, when you hear the roaring sound of sea lions, you’ll know you're close to Pacific Point Preserve. Watch these California comedians swim and play among the waves or bask in the afternoon sun near a flippered friend or two. At Pacific Point Preserve, you'll see California sea lions and harbor seals. You can even get a chance to feed these famously fun animals.

Come meet Gatorland’s newest animal family members, Marshall the Kookaburra and brothers Ben and Jerry the Capybaras. Marshall the Kookaburra is two years old and came from a loving home in South Florida. Kookaburras are native to Australia and make a laughing vocalization. That’s why they are called Laughing Kookaburras. Marshall can be found in the Jungle Crocs of the World area of Gatorland.

Ben and Jerry the Capybaras came from an animal sanctuary in St. Cloud. The largest rodents in the world, Capybaras are native to South America and grow to be about 90 pounds. They have brown fur and webbed feet for swimming. Guests can see Ben and Jerry in the Petting Zoo area at Gatorland and feed them lettuce. but getting up close and personal becomes unforgettable!

They offer a variety of special hands-on animal encounters with unique activities that cater to the animals’ natural behavior and help keep their mind stimulated. The animal care team members will help you feed and perform an enrichment activity that will leave you with a grin on your face and memories to last a lifetime!

Did you know that manatees have “toe” nails on their flippers? Their closest relative is an elephant and their flippers look like an elephant foot. They also leave “footprints” as they swim. Manatees are mild and only eat grasses. Join Crystal River Watersports to learn even more about these gentle giants. Guests can swim with the manatees in the Crystal River year-round. Combine a manatee excursion with an underwater Scavenger Hunt, an adventure in scalloping! Snorkel for the tastiest mollusks around, from now until September 24.

Adult Zebra Shark with Spots

Visit Ben and Jerry at Gatorland. Hang with a sloth.

Interact with animals.

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and get up close and personal to some wildlife! Start your vacation off right with guided horseback riding and check out the expansive petting farm where you can interact with goats, turkeys, sheep, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, llamas, peacocks and more. Leave civilization behind with an off-road Swamp Buggy tour where you can get up close and personal with birds, turtles, fish, alligators and other friends above and below the water.

The hippopotamus can be extremely unpredictable, making it one of the most dangerous mammals in Africa and the third-largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos. Hippos are herbivores, meaning they eat only vegetation, and they spend much of their time in the water. At Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, watch these misunderstood animals as they swim, eat and lounge.

Just a short highway ride away is ZooTampa at Lowry Park, home to more than 1,000 amazing animals from across the globe. Many species in their care have unique adaptions that highlight the wonder of the animal world.

One genuinely spectacular species is the African painted dog. No two of these canines have the same coat pattern. Much like human fingerprints or snowflakes, each one is a unique work of art! Unfortunately, this beautiful species is endangered, with less than 7,000 left in the wild. ZooTampa is proud to participate in the Species Survival Program, ensuring a future for this amazing species and other wildlife for future generations to enjoy.

Various creatures big and small, make sure you see them all!

Observing and Preserving Nature Above, In and Under Water.

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexSM

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the only destination in the universe where you can touch a moon rock, walk under Space Shuttle Atlantis® and glimpse the future of space exploration. This is where rockets launch and inspirational journeys begin! Explore more at KennedySpaceCenter.com or call 1-877-404-3824. One small step from Orlando.

Kissimmee Swamp Tours

1-800-347-4007 407-436-1059 Kissimmee Swamp Tours offers narrated wildlife airboat tours through pristine swamps and marshes in the Kissimmee area. Experience the Old Florida! The undeveloped Florida! Everything else is just an airboat ride. Experience the difference! ALL our wildlife is cage free. kissimmeeswamptours.com

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is a multi-day vacation destination built for families with kids 2-12, featuring a theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions PLUS LEGOLAND® Water Park with seasonably heated pools, and three unique onsite hotels. For more information, visit LEGOLAND.com/Florida

Lost Caverns Adventure Golf

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There's nothing mini about this golf! Putt your way through caves, up rocky trails and past waterfalls as you follow Cliff Cavern and his nieces along two exciting 18-hole adventures! Don't forget to feed our live gators! lostcavernsgolf.com

Machine Gun America™

407-278-1800

Experience the ultimate Automatic Adrenaline Attraction™. Discover endless and unforgettable thrills at Orlando’s first and only firearms attraction - Machine Gun America. Fire live rounds using fully automatic machine guns and legendary firearms in our brand new, state-of-theart facility for an unparalleled rush of excitement, exclusive safety precautions and the ultimate shooting experience. This is one adventure you don’t want to miss. Visit our website for more details. machinegunamerica.com

Magic Kingdom® Park

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Enjoy six lands of never-ending enchantment, one-of-a-kind attractions and unforgettable moments at the place where storybook fantasy becomes everyday reality. Rocket through the galaxy on Space Mountain®, sail the high seas with Pirates of the Caribbean® and soar high in the sky with Dumbo the Flying Elephant®. Plus, wave to favorite Disney friends in magical Character Cavalcades. disneyworld.com

Magical Midway 407-370-5353

Drive into Magical Midway and experience extreme, elevated go-kart tracks, spectacular thrill rides, classic midway rides and a state-of-the-art

Just because it’s raining outside doesn’t mean you have to rein in the fun! Visit one of the many indoor attractions and keep the fun going.

Even on rainy days there’s only rainbows at Crayola Experience. There is 70,000 square feet of indoor colorful fun with 20+ creative attractions. Name and wrap your very own Crayola crayon! Learn how crayons are made in a live manufacturing show starring animated crayon friends Scarlet & Turk along with the resident Crayonologist. Sculpt colorful creations using Crayola Model Magic compound, melt down crayons into shapes and take Silly Selfies. Create unique keepsakes with melted wax, star in your own coloring page, watch your paper creation come to life as it bops and rocks in the spotlight at Rockin’ Paper, see the World’s Largest Crayola crayon and so much more.

Museum of Illusions is an impressive destination where Illusions can be Optical, Photographic or Interactive and all 100% indoors with A/C. Museum of Illusions is perfect for rainy days with your family or a date night. Visual, sensory and educational experiences where nothing is as it seems. Optical bewildering images that play tricks on you, confusing your eyes and brain. Photographic illusions that can confuse your mind and create false perceptions that can be seen only through photos or pictures that visitors can take with their camera. Interactive illusions that can have the size of a “room” and can blow your mind. Visitors can enter, be apart and interact with the exhibits.

Orlando Science Center is Central Florida’s award-winning, hands-on science museum. Four floors of indoor exhibit halls offer a vast array of exciting, interactive experiences from down-to-earth explorations in natural science to the high-tech world of simulation technology. Everywhere you look you'll find educational and entertaining opportunities to explore, experiment and discover.

Whether you’re wild about animals, ecstatic about space or a maker in the making, Orlando Science Center offers dozens of exhibits, live shows and programming, workshops, giant screen theatres and more! Please reference their health and safety guidelines before you visit at osc.org/ reopening-plan.

Discover the magic of color.

Science fun and discovery for the whole family.

guide as you explore all 10,000 square feet of this amazingly unique attraction that appears to be falling into a Florida sinkhole!

Explore the world through hundreds of fascinating exhibits. Get hands on with entertaining interactives and marvel at some of the strangest art in the world. You won’t want to miss the newest galleries, Weird Florida and The Warehouse. Then make your way to a Dance Party and meet some of the most interesting “people” from around the world. Stop at the Wax Hands exhibit to create the most unique keepsake to take home with you.

WonderWorks Orlando, best known as the upside-down house, is the perfect attraction for when it is raining outside. It is an indoor attraction with three levels of over 100 interactive exhibits. What better way to get out of the rain than having fun and learning, where most of the exhibits are science based.

Don’t forget to visit the Basement where you will find the Glow-In-The-Dark Ropes Course, 4D Motion Ride and Laser Tag which are all included with your ticket. Come and explore for about 3 to 4 hours. You will also find exhibits like the Hurricane Shack, Bed of Nails, WonderCoaster, Dig It!, Astronaut Training Challenge (Gyro), Floor Piano and Virtual Sports.

Don’t let a rainy Florida day ruin your fun!

There is something for everyone at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Orlando.

video arcade! Now featuring junior go-karts. Open daily. Located at 7001 International Drive. magicalmidway.com

Mission Control Game Room

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Family fun isn’t limited to the theme parks. Test your skills and win prizes at the state-of-the-art Mission Control Game Room, located at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. From the latest arcade games to good old-fashioned air hockey, we have something for all ages and skill levels. Your fun will be rewarded when you turn your game winnings in for large variety of prizes at the redemption counter. Charge up your playing card and play the day away with the whole family. WestgateResorts.com

Museum of Illusions Orlando

833-541-0992

With over 50 exhibits, Museum of Illusions offers more mind-twisting, eye-tricking fun under one roof than any other edutainment destination in Central Florida. Roam the mind-blowing expanse of the Infinity Room. Defy the laws of gravity in the Reverse Room. Shrink to miniature size in the Ames Room. Only at...Museum of Illusions. orlando.museumofillusions.us

Old Town

407-396-4888 Old Town is the area’s premier entertainment district. Relax as you stroll through unique and affordable shops, restaurants and bars. Bring the family for one-of-a-kind attractions and rides plus free weekly events, car shows and live music. Come and enjoy the simple pleasures of classic American fun. myoldtownusa.com

Original Orlando Tours 407-986-TOUR (8687)

Leave the concrete jungle behind and see the real Orlando area with Original Orlando Tours! Take a Daycation Experiences™ day trip, or another specialty tour, to make memories sampling the secret sites, eats, shops and experiences of the Orlando area! OriginalOrlando.com

Orlando Magic Basketball

407-916-2255

Experience the NBA live with an Orlando Magic game at the Amway Center, featuring world-class basketball and entertainment. You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy an Orlando Magic game. It’s an amazing event packed with fun for the whole family! Regular season runs from October to April. To view home game schedule and ticket options, visit www.orlandomagic.com/iloveorlando

Orlando Princess & Canaveral Princess

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Deep Sea Fishing aboard the 80’ Catamaran “Orlando Princess” and 90’ “Canaveral Princess.” We fish for many types of fish, while also including your lunch, soda, rod, reel, bait, tackle and fishing license for the day. Reservations required. For a private charter, “The Starfish” is available. orlandoprincess.com

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