Central Florida is widely associated with theme parks, and the region draws visitors for attractions such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers a list of other options for people taking a break from the parks, traveling on a budget or looking for something different.
The zoo, in Sanford, is home to more than 350 animals and offers encounters that include giraffe feedings, up-close rhino experiences, barnyard goat brushing and the chance to meet a giant tortoise. The site also has botanical gardens, an indoor virtual reality experience and a splash pad.
Other options described include ICON Park on International Drive, whose main attraction is the Orlando Eye, a 400-foot wheel, along with the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Ripley’s Believe or Not Museum, plus restaurants, stores and dessert shops. Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka is known for its springs, where the water is 72 degrees, and offers kayak and canoe rentals for the Wekiva River along with hiking and biking trails. For indoor activities, the list names the Crayola Experience, Urban Air Adventure Park and Sky Zone Trampoline Park.
Press release issued by Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens:
https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/things-to-do-in-orlando-besides-theme-parks/
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