Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328th St.
Homestead, FL 33033
305-230-1100

Enjoy a ride on a 53-foot glass bottom boat or take a diving and snorkeling catamaran across southern Biscayne Bay. Canoe and kayak rentals available, along with a picnic area, scenic walking trails, fishing and camping.

Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-361-6767

This nature center includes exciting marine exploration, coastal hammock hikes, fossil-rock reef walks, local history lectures and beach walks. Reservations are required.

Coopertown Airboat Rides and Restaurant
22700 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL 33194
305-226-6048

Zip and zoom through the Everglades on an airboat as you hunt for alligators, see alligator exhibits and other national wildlife.

Everglades Safari Park
26700 Tamiami Trail
Miami, FL 33144
305-226-6923

This is not your average farm…they grow alligators here! Hop aboard the airboat expedition, walk through the jungle trail, visit the interpretive center, grab a bite to eat or get some souvenirs at the gift shop.

Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
305-2-JUNGLE

It’s a jungle out there, or at least it is here. The 8.6-acre entertainment destination is home to more than 3,000 exotic animals and 500 species of plants. Visit Parrot Jungle Island for personal interaction with exotic animals, one-of-a-kind aviaries, animal stage shows, plant nurseries, jungle trails, a petting farm, and educational exhibits.

GameWorks
5701 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
305-667-4263

Opened under the direction of Steven Spielberg this exhilarating high-tech entertainment complex features interactive games, attractions, and a full service restaurant and bar.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 SW 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177
305-253-0063

Chug your way to the railroad museum featuring the Presidential Pullman Car Ferdinand Magellan, which was used by Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower and Reagan; as well as exciting Thomas the Tank Engine tables for children.

Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
305-646-4200

Intriguing planetarium shows take place daily, and the museum features changing traveling exhibits, and a Wildlife Center with exotic rare birds of prey and reptiles.

Monkey Jungle
14805 Southwest 216th St.
Miami, FL 33170
305-235-1611

It’s all monkey business as you witness crab-eating monkey’s dive for treats, explore the richest fossil deposits in Southern Florida, behold rare Amazon parrots, visit with the Lemurs of Madagascar and let your mind travel to the Cameroon Jungle.

Miami Metro Zoo
12400 SW 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177
305-251-0400

Rated one of the top 10 zoos in the United States this abundant zoo is brimming with wildlife such as seals, giraffes, lions, meerats, koalas, gorillas and exotic birds. Check out the Asian animals, seasonal plant exhibits, artifacts, hands-on activities, the petting zoo or one of the daily wildlife shows.

Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy.
Miami, FL 33149
305-361-5705

Take a walk on the wet side and have a splashing adventure with dolphin shows, killer whale performances, visit with Flipper the television star or slip on a wet suit and have an up close encounter with dolphins.

Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
305-373-5437

Need something to do to keep the kids busy? With 14 galleries featuring a variety of entertaining interactive exhibits related to art, culture and communication the little ones can get involved and learn as they play.

Miami SkyLift
301 N. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-444-0422

Float your cares away as you drift through the air above the downtown Miami area in a tethered helium balloon that carries you up 400 feet every 15 minutes.

Pinecrest Gardens
11000 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest, 305-669-6942
22 acres containing a botanical garden, petting zoo, Splash ‘N Play water playground, butterfly exhibit, playground, amphitheater, and more.

Ruff N Tuff Paintball Park
13200 NW 43rd Ave.
Miami, FL 33054
305-953-7776

Open 7 days a week with 5 fun filled fields you too can experience the excitement of paintball games.

Zero-G
3401-A NW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33122
800-937-6480

You Can Fly! Experience weightlessness just as the astronauts do.