FL Swimming Creatures – Christie?

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  • January 25, 2012 at 5:35 pm
    Rebekahy
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    Christie – or perhaps others…

    We’re heading to FL for a trip and would love to get some hands on experience with the Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day – my oldest is in Third grade – we’ll be stopping in Orlando and then heading down to West Palm Beach – we found a Manatee siting spot along the way.  Are there any other things you can recommend?  We know about Sea World, but will probably skip it this time, because the girls want to go to Disney and we can’t afford a day at Disney AND at Sea World – so we’re looking for more affordable options.

    Thanks!

    Rebekah

    January 25, 2012 at 8:57 pm
    missceegee
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    I have just a minute, but will post more later. You may want to check out Marineland in St. Augustine. It’s around $10 to just enter and view, more for interactive experiences. I’ve not been in years, but I plan to go soon. Sea world really is great, our family prefers it over the Disney parks, but we love marine life. It is pricey, though. The Alligator farm is also in St. Augustine and is nice, but only if you ge a good deal. Winter the dolphin from Dolphin Tale is at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. I’ve heard good things, but haven’t been myself yet. I’ll noodle some more and post again later.

    Christie

    January 25, 2012 at 9:26 pm
    botanicalbecky
    Member

    Alright, I’m butting in here, but I just want to agree wholeheartedly that Sea World is way better than Disney! WAY. BETTER.

    January 27, 2012 at 12:26 am
    Faith R Miller
    Participant

    Try FL Oceanigraphic Center (?) in Stuart/Hutchinson Island. Very cool! Adults – $10, children 3-12 – $5. There’s a boardwalk through the area (make sure you have bug repellant). Just north of WPB. Haven’t been to the zoo but I hear it’s nice. Just off the hwy in south WPB. Wasn’t real impressed with the aquarium in Miami. But I confess I enjoy the Tampa one MUCH better!

    February 12, 2012 at 10:55 pm
    missceegee
    Participant

    If you haven’t finished planning or already left. I just remembered

    Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM Research Reserve) in Ponte Vedra, FL (basically Jacksonville Beach area) – they have an education center

    Jacksonville Zoo is great, too, but there isn’t much in the way of marine life except the sting ray exhibit (extra cost). It is a great zoo, though. 

    We did like the Tampa Aquarium, but got in for $5 on a special day. 

    February 12, 2012 at 11:20 pm
    4myboys
    Participant

    We are planning a trip to Florida ourselves.  We will get our Seaworld tickets with our Airmiles.  I can’t remember the exact amount, but I’ve got enough for our four tickets and then some.

     

    February 13, 2012 at 4:15 am
    missceegee
    Participant

    Don’t forget, Sea World usually offers a free 2nd day with ticket purchase. If you’re a FL resident, the FL Fun card is a great deal!

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