The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is a great place to see sweet, docile manatees in their natural habitat. The animals love the warm water that comes from the station, and you can take pictures at the brand-new Ray Touch tank!
The Florida Botanical Gardens are located 20-25 minutes from your vacation rental. Between five major gardens, you'll enjoy beautiful flowers and plants as far as the eye can see. If you're visiting during the holidays, come see the Christmas lights at the Botanical Gardens.
The Gulf of Mexico is home to some of the most under-rated diving in the world, and Pinellas County is home to one of the largest artificial reef systems in the U.S. Swim past beautiful artificial reefs, fish, and maybe even spot a dolphin or two.
Not just a ride… An Equestrian Aquatic Adventure you will never forget. Conveniently located near the Skyway Bridge. This is a once...
Looking for tranquility in the St. Pete area? Hop on the famous Shell Key Shuttle to enjoy a full day of snorkeling, shelling, or just a peaceful picnic. Please be mindful that this is also a haven for wildlife and some areas of the preserve are reserved for animals only.
The Suncoast Sea Bird Sanctuary is a nonprofit charity dedicated to saving and protecting local birds. The sanctuary allows guided and educational tours through its gardens and cages, and you can interact with the birds that are unable to survive on their own in the wild.
The 67-acre accredited sanctuary is home to lions, tigers, leopards, ocelots, bobcats, cougars, lynx, servals & more! The World Big Cat Rescue...
This is easily the best snorkeling the Gulf has to offer! Take the Hubbards Marina Tampa Bay Ferry from Fort De Soto to the wildlife preserve and reserve a spot on the snorkeling excursion. Explore the ruins of Fort Dade or the grassflates just teeming with natural sealife.
