FOR go! THEME PARKS BUSCH GARDENS, 3000 E. Busch Tampa; (813) 987-5082 or 1-888-800- 5447. Call for schedule; regular features of the 300-acre African-themed park and zoo include Edge of Africa ($33.99 extra for Serengeti Safari Tour); Rhino Rally ride; "Pirates 4-D" show; Gwazi roller coaster; Montu, Kumba and Python roller coasters; the Myombe Reserve: The Great Ape Domain; Tanganyika Tidal Wave; Clydesdale Hamlet; Land of the Dragons; admission: adults, children ages 3-9, free for age 2 and younger; parking kennels available; wheelchair access; CYPRESS GARDENS, State Road 540 West, near Winter Haven; (863) 324- 2111. Call for schedule; $34.95 adults, $29.95 age 55 and older and children ages 3-9. DINOSAUR WORLD, 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City; (813) 717-9865.
The park has life-size models of more than 150 dinosaurs, in -tropical outdoor setting; also, museum, picnic areas and gift shop; daily, open at 9 a.m. (call for closing times); $9.75 adults, $8.95 age 60 and older, $7.75 children age 3-12; free for age 2 and younger; group rates available. FANTASY OF FLIGHT, Interstate 4 at State Road 559, Polk City; (863) 984- 3500. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; aviation attraction features historic vintage aircraft, WWII bomber diorama; call for prices; biplane rides beginning Oct.
1 (11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, call (863) 873-1330 for cost, admission to Fantasy of Flight not required); GATORLAND, 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; (407) 855-5496. Open daily, 9 a.m.
to dusk; "Gator Jumparoo Show," gator wrestling and up-close encounters daily; "Jungle Crocs" exhibit; breeding and research center; admission: adults, children 3-12, younger than 3, free. ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE, Orlando, near intersection of Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike; (407) 363-8000. Open daily at 9 a.m., closing varies; thrill ride-themed attraction features the Amazing Adventures of Spider- the Incredible Hulk Coaster, Dr. Doom's Fearfall, Storm Force Accelatron, Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges, Jurassic Park River Adventure, Dueling Dragons, the Flying Unicorn, the Eighth Voyage of Sinbad and Cat in the Hat; admission: adults, children ages 3-9, younger than 3, free; parking $7 ($8 RVs; free after 6 p.m.); SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS, Two blocks west of U.S. 41 at 3701 Bayshore Road, Sarasota; (941) 355-5305.
Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; shows include "Australian Natives," "Birds of Prey" and "Critters and admission: $10 adults; $9 age 62 and older; $6 children ages 3-12; free for age 2 and younger; wheelchair access; children younger than 17 must be accompanied by parents; SEAWORLD, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando; (407) 351-3600. Regular hours: open at 9 a.m. daily; closing varies; Waterfront area; Odyssea and Makahaki Luau shows; Kraken roller coaster; "Journey to new "Blue Horizons" show; other marine life shows and displays including "Key West at SeaWorld," "Wild Arctic," "Shamu: World Focus," "Shamu Adventure Show," "Manatees: The Last "Pacific Point Preserve," "Shamu's Happy Harbor" play area and the Anheuser-Busch Hospitality Center featuring the Clydesdale Hamlet; admis- sion: call for prices; kennels available; wheelchair access; SILVER SPRINGS, State Road 40 East, Springs; (352) 236-2121.
Regular hours: open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 350-acre nature park features Glass Bottom Boats, Lighthouse Ride, Fort King River Cruise, Lost River Voyage, World of Bears, Big Gator Lagoon, petting zoo and animal shows; admission (not including tax): $32.99 adults; $29.99 age 55 and older; $23.99 children ages 3-10; free for age 2 and younger; free kennels available; wheelchair access; hours: Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday-Saturday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; botanical attraction has tropical mini-rain forest, butterfly garden, trails, fish ponds; admission: $7 adults; $5 age 55 and older; $3 ages 3-12; younger than 3, free.
SUNKEN GARDENS, 1825 Fourth St. St. Petersburg; (727) 551-3100. Regular UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, Orlando, near intersection of Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike; (407) 363-8000: Regular hours: open daily at 9 a.m., closing varies; the movie-themed attraction boasts more than 40 rides, shows and attractions, including "Revenge of the Mummy," "Shrek 4-D," "Terminator 2 "A Day in the Park With Barney," "Earthquake," "Jaws," "Back to the The Ride," "E.T. Adventure," "Fievel's Playland," "Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue" and "Lucy: A Latin Quarter; admission: adults, $63; children ages 3-9, $52; younger than 3, free; parking $7 ($8 RVs; free after 6 p.m.); WALT DISNEY WORLD, Lake Buena Vista, just north of Interstate (407) 824-4321 Magic Kingdom: Regular hours: Call for schedule; admission (not including tax): adults, children ages 3-9, free for age 2 and younger; $8 parking; admission prices subject to change; wheelchair access; Epcot Center: Regular hours: 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m. today-Thursday; prices same as the Magic Kingdom. Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (9 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Monday); prices same as the Magic Kingdom. Animal Kingdom: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., today-Thursday; prices same as the Magic Kingdom. Blizzard Beach: Open 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m., today-Thursday, weather permitting; admission (plus tax): adults, $32; children 3-9, $23, free for age 2 and younger; wheelchair access; (407) 824-2222 Pleasure Island: Nighttime entertainment; clubs open daily, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.; shops open daily, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.; admission: age 18 and older, $20.50 (plus tax). Typhoon Lagoon: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
daily, weather permitting; admission (plus tax): adults, $31; children 3-9, $25; free for age 2 and younger. WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS, U.S. 19 at State Road 50, Weeki Wachee; (352) 596-2062. Call for hours; "The Little Mermaid" underwater theater, Wilderness River Cruise; Weeki Wachee admission: adults, $13.95 (plus tax); age 55 and older, $11.55 (plus tax); children 3-10, $10.95 (plus tax); younger than 3 free; free kennels; wheelchair access; AQUARIUMS CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater; (727) 441-1790. 9 a.m.
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to 4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; nonprofit working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research; and rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and sick marine animals; guided tours, exhibits of marine environment, sea life including dolphins, otters and sea turtles; Stingray Beach; admission is $8.75 adults; $4.25 children 3-11; free for age 2 and younger; "Sea Life Safari" cruise travels Intracoastal Waterway of Clearwater Beach, daily at 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m. (except major holidays and during inclement weather), $17.75 adults, $11.45 children age 3-12 (plus tax), call (727) 462-2628.
FLORIDA AQUARIUM, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 273-4000. Regular hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; "Invaders: Florida's Most Unwanted "Sharks! From Fear to "Dive with ocean predators from around the world in "Sea Hunt" exhibit; new "Explore a Shore" area; also, "No BoneZone," "Dragons Down Under" exhibits; displays feature more than 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world; also, Wild Dolphin Eco- Tours of Tampa Bay (call for schedule; $18.95 adults, $13.95 children age 3-12; free for age 2 and younger; combination admissions available); regular aquarium admission: adults, age 60 and older, children age 3-11, free for children age 2 and younger; wheelchair access; LOWRY PARK ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN, Sligh Avenue at North Boulevard, Tampa; (813) 935-8552. Open daily, 9:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; "Safari Africa" 6-acre exhibit, with zebras, elephants, giraffes and other African species; zoo features Stingray Bay, all-natural animal habitats, aviary, Native Florida Boardwalk, Asian Domain, Primate World and Manatee and Aquatic Center; Wallaroo Station (Australian-themed children's area); Hands-On Discovery Center; "Spirits of the Sky" bird show, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays; 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. weekends; regular zoo features "Reptile Encounters," daily at noon; gift shops; River Odyssey Ecotour boat rides, five rides between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
daily (approximately one hour ride), ($1 discount for zoo members); regular zoo admission: $14.95 adults; $13.95 age 50 and older; $10.50 ages 3-11; free for age 2 and younger; strollers available; wheelchair access; MOTE AQUARIUM, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota; (800) 691-6683. 10 a.m. to 5 p.rh. daily; aquariums with marine life, a shark tank, two manatees, 30-foot "touch tank," Marine Mammal Visitor Center, research labs, library, gift shop and more; admission: adults $12; children ages 4-12 free for age 3 and younger; group rates available; members free; wheelchair access; PIER AQUARIUM, 800 Second at the Pier, St. Petersburg; (727) 895-7437.
Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; exhibits include "Shark Research," "Florida Ecosystems," California sharks and Tampa Bay species; coral reef tanks; $2 admission; wheelchair access. TARPON SPRINGS AQUARIUM, 850 Dodecanese in the Riverwalk Complex at the Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs; (727) 938-5378. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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