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ORLANDO



 

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Space Shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center; credit KSC

 

ORLANDO FAMILY ATTRACTIONS


Cape Canaveral, FL

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

DESCRIPTION: Highlights of your tour will be the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Launch Complex 39 Observation Gantry, and the International Space Station Center; a motion simulator ride, an IMAX film and updates about the Mars Missions and real Astronaut Encounter, view ten-story high rockets from all eras of space exploration in the Rocket Garden, walk through a full-size Space Shuttle mock-up
ADMISSION: begins at $29 Adults, $19 ages 3-11; add extra features for additional fees
; certain items are not permitted during your visit - see this security page
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-dusk
ADDRESS: State Route 526 Florida Tollway at Spaceport  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 321-449-4444

WEBSITE: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com

Orlando, FL

Discovery Cove Orlando

DESCRIPTION: A rare tactile experience that provides a lifetime of memories; swim with dolphins, snorkel with exotic fish and hand feed tropical birds
ADMISSION: $219 for all-inclusive dolphin swim package or $119 for the non-dolphin swim package
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 9a-5:30p
ADDRESS: 6000 Discovery Cove Way  MAP
PHONE: 877-434-7268
WEBSITE: http://www.discoverycove.com

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Orlando Odditorium
DESCRIPTION: As you approach, it looks like one side of the building feel in one of Florida's infamous sinkholes; inside you'll find a mind-boggling feast of the bizarre and bewildering
ADMISSION: $19 adult, $12 ages 4-12; age 3 and under enter free
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9:30a-Midnight; hours are subject to change
ADDRESS: 8201 International Drive  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 407-345-0501 and 800-998-4418
WEBSITE: http://www.ripleysorlando.com

SkyVenture Orlando
DESCRIPTION: Ever wanted to experience the thrill of skydiving without the risk? Check out skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel - no experience necessary
ADMISSION: Adults $39, Children $34
DAYS & HOURS: daily at 2 p-until
ADDRESS: 6805 Visitors Circle  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 407-903-1150
WEBSITE: http://skyventureorlando.com

Titanic - The Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: Vicariously experience the drama and inspiring stories of passengers on board; view rare artifacts and memorabilia from the sunken vessel
ADMISSION: $18 adult, $13 children (age 6-12)
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-9p
ADDRESS: 8445 International Drive  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 407-248-1166
WEBSITE: http://www.titanictheexperience.com

Gatorland
DESCRIPTION: Watch experience showman handling the snappiest critters you’ve even seen, here at a place the bills itself “Alligator Capital of the World”; features 4 shows, exhibits, a mini-water park, petting zoo and train ride
ADMISSION: $21.25 adult, $10.60 ages 3-12
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-dusk
ADDRESS: 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 407-855-5496 or 800-393-5297
WEBSITE: http://www.gatorland.com

Orlando Science Center
DESCRIPTION: Experience educational exhibits in 10 themed permanent sections that encourage you to interact while learning; experience the rare 8-story CineDome screen is the world's largest domed IWERKS theater and planetarium
ADMISSION: $13 adult; $9 age 3-11
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 9a-5p, Fri-Sat 9 a-9p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 777 East Princeton Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 407-514-2000 or 888-672-4386
WEBSITE: http://www.osc.org

Sanford, FL

Central Florida Zoo

DESCRIPTION: Established in 1923 with a collection of donated animals held by the Sanford Fire Department; in 1941, the zoo was relocated to downtown Sanford, and then again in 1975 to the present site; the zoo has a strong collection of mammals such as leopards, Asian Elephants, spider monkeys and lemus, plus notable collections of reptiles, amphibians and birds; over the years, the zoo has been and continues to convert to more naturalistic habitats for its 873 animals repsenting 126 species; a guest favorite, experience personal Animal Encounter on weekends and holidays, in which docents educate visitors about the characteristics of animals from alligators to hedgehogs
ADMISSION: Adults $11, ages 60+ $9, ages 3-12 $7, ages 2 and under enter free
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-5p
ADDRESS: 3755 NW Highway 17-92 at I-4 Freeway exit 104  MAP
PARKING: free on premises
PHONE: 407-323-4450
WEBSITE: http://www.centralfloridazoo.org

 

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