If you think that Florida only has Disney parks, get ready because we are going to share the 10 theme parks that you need to visit in Florida. 🇧🇷
silver springs
Ocala National Forest
Glass bottom boats are the big draw in Silver Springs , where more than 500 million gallons of spring water converge to form the Silver River.
The park is also a popular venue for community festivals and concerts.
Admission costs US$ 8 per car. There are additional fees for glass bottom boat tours, camping and pavilion rentals.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Explore the history of human spaceflight at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex .
Tours of the launch facility are available, families can have lunch with a real astronaut, but the highlight is an up-close visit to the gigantic Space Shuttle Atlantis, housed in the Visitor Complex.
Ticket prices vary according to the tours purchased.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Spring Hill
For 60 years, tourists have come to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for one thing: mermaids!
About 15 “mermaids” have fun in the cold water of 23ºC fed by an underwater spring.
Once the show is over, there's more to do here, including river boat rides, animal shows, camping, and scuba diving (for PADI-certified divers).
Adult tickets cost US$ 13; children aged 6 to 12 cost US$ 8; children under 5 years old are free.
legoland florida
winter paradise
Legoland Florida is the newest of the bunch, debuting in 2011, and has been a hit ever since with families with kids (and families with kids at heart).
In addition to jaw-dropping Lego replicas from Washington, DC, New York and Las Vegas, there are dozens of rides and shows.
And if you're wondering what happened to Winter Haven's "other" theme park, Cypress Gardens, Legoland was built on top of that attraction, although a section of the gardens has been preserved within Legoland, along with its "world beauty". south” with hoop skirt. ” mascots.
Sunken Gardens
Saint Petersburg
One of the oldest “theme parks” in the state, Sunken Gardens opened in 1903.
The 1.6-hectare botanical garden is now managed by the City of St. Petersburg.
The park often hosts horticulture workshops, community events, and even daily yoga classes.
Admission for adults is US$ 10; elderly (62+) cost US$ 8; children (2-11) cost US$ 4.
Holy Land Experience
Orlando
The Holy Land Experience is located on Interstate 4, drawing curious glances from motorists traveling to or from Orlando's most popular parks.
It is owned by Trinity Broadcasting Network and is a non-profit organization, and once a year, admission is free.
The big attraction: a miniature recreation of the city of Jerusalem in the first century AD.
Florida Aquarium
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This 23,000 square meter aquarium is home to over 20,000 marine animals and plants.
The Florida Aquarium is designed to show the journey of water from deep underground in the state to the Gulf of Mexico.
There's also a small water park right outside to keep the kids entertained after they've experienced the educational exhibits.
Gatorland
Orlando
Want to become a certified alligator wrestler? This is the place to do it.
Open since the late 1940s, Gatorland features thousands of alligators and other wildlife native to Florida. For the truly adventurous, the zip line lets you soar over 60 feet above the creatures at speeds of up to 30 mph.
Check the Gatorland website for frequent sales and coupons.
Miami Seaquarium
Miami
Opened in 1955, the Miami Seaquarium is the oldest oceanarium in the United States. It houses a variety of marine life along with birds and reptiles.
The Seaquarium features daily dolphin and orca shows, but also serves as a center for the rescue and rehabilitation of sea creatures.
world of dinosaurs
factory city
One of three in the US (the others are in Kentucky and Texas), Plant City's Dinosaur World, a less dangerous iteration of Jurassic Park, is set on 20 acres and contains more than 200 life-size dinosaur sculptures.
There is also a “playground” for children and educational programs with experts in paleontology.
Food is not served in the park, but the gardens are excellent for picnics.
10 Secret Florida Theme Parks You Must Know
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