local attractions

Detailed below is a number of attractions within the area, including addresses, telephone numbers, and prices.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures Swamp buggy tour
8000 State Road 31, Punta Gorda.
Hours vary. Reservations required.
$17.95 adults, $9.95 children (ages 3-12).
(800) 500 5583

Caribbean Gardens: The Zoo In Naples
1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples.
9.30am-4.30pm daily.
$14.95 adults, $9.95 children (ages 4-15).
(941) 262 5409

Florida Adventure Museum
260 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.
Mondat-Friday: 10am-5.00pm, Saturday 10am-3.00pm.
$2.00 adults, $1.00 children (12 and under).
(941) 639 3777

Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
9.30am-5.00pm daily.
$15.00 adults, $12.00 seniors (60+), $10.00 children (12 and under).
(813) 273 4000

G. Wiz (Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone
1001 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota.
10.00am-5.00pm Monday-Saturday, 1.00pm-5.00pm Sunday.
$7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors (60+), $5.00 children (12 and under).
(941) 906 1851
*Free admission from 5.00pm-8.00pm on the first Wednesday of the month.

Imaginarium Hands-On Museum and Aquarium
2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers.
Tuesday-Saturday: 10.00am-5.00pm daily, Sunday: 12.00 noon-5.00pm Sunday.
$7.00 adults, $5.50 seniors (55+), $4.00 children (3-12).
(941) 337 3332

Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa.
9.30am-5.00pm daily.
$9.50 adults, $8.50 seniors (50+), $5.95 children (3-11).
(813) 935 8552

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.
10.00am-5.00pm daily.
$12.00 adults, $8.00 children (4-12).
(941) 388 4441

Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa.
Monday-Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9.00am-7.00pm.
$13.95 adults, $11.95 seniors (60+), $9.95 children (2-12).
(800) 995 MOSI

Railroad Museum Train Village Small train ride, water playground, Lakes Park
7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
Monday-Friday: 10.00am-2.00pm daily, Saturday: 10.00am-4.00pm, Sunday: 12.00 noon-4.00pm.
$2.50 adults, $0.50 children (Under 5). Water playground $0.75 an hour or $3.00 per car per day.
(239) 267 1905

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Bird and reptile shows
3701 Bayshore Road, Sarasota.
9.00am-5.00pm daily.
$10.00 adults, $9.00 seniors (62+), $6.00 children (3-12).
(941) 355 5305

The Shell Factory Shell display, gift shop, restaurants, water ride and Octagon Animal Showcase (with admission fee)
2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers.
9.00am-9.00pm daily.
(800) 282 5805 or (941) 995 2141

Sun Splash Family Waterpark
400 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral.
Monday-Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: 10.00am-6.00pm, Thursday and Saturday: 10.00am-9.00pm.
$10.55 adults and children taller than 48 inches, $8.43 children shorter than 48 inches.
(941) 574 0558