Orlando Cultural/Educational Activities, Tours & Attractions

Take a drive on the wild side and cruise in your own car through this Safari Park! This self-guided tour allows guests to see more than 100 exotic animals and native Florida wildlife expanding across 85 acres of untouched scenic landscapes. This wildlife and safari park presents the unique opportunity to bring you up close and personal with wild animals such as giraffes, zebra, eland antelope, scimitar oryx, American bison, mouflon sheep, and more! As you travel down the two-mile “unbeaten path,” you and your family can enjoy an exploration just feet away from animals you normally only see on TV. Check out a massive pond inside the park dedicated exclusively as a home for all “nuisance” alligators, trapped by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) SNAP program. Stop and hand-feed the incredible giraffes for a once in a lifetime experience. Buckle up for your wildest car ride yet, join the fun TODAY!

Away you go on adventure to Crystal River on this Swim Where the Manatees Live full day excursion from Orlando. Enjoy a narrated boat cruise on the Crystal River, synonymous with year round manatee rescue and sheltering. Get ready to gear up and snorkel and swim with these gentle giants of the sea. You can look forward to a worry-free experience as you are always under the guidance of certified dive masters. Enjoy lunch with your group from an All-American style local Diner and then be swept away to Homosassa State Wildlife Park, famous throughout Florida for the rehabilitation of injured animals like the Florida panther, red wolves, manatees, bobcats and of course, alligators. Here you’ll have the chance to have a glimpse at all of the current manatee residents at the park during an informative and entertaining feeding session with one of the park rangers. This tour is the ultimate in nature at its best, yet exciting and informative. Don't miss your chance to do something truly remarkable, book this Swim Where the Manatees Live from Orlando trip today!

Take a thrilling adventure through the Everglades on this Scenic Airboat Tour. Choose your airboat pace with speeds up to 45 mph or a leisurely cruise just taking in the beautiful world around you. Explore the gator oasis park, see dozens of alligators in the Gator Pond then stop by the Old Swamp Shack and take a memorable family photo with Rufus, the resident airboat captain. Don't miss your chance to fly through the wetlands, mine for gems and shark teeth, and share some laughs with the whole family.

Escape from the crowds and join a relaxing day at the river. Take a bus ride from Orlando, Florida to Crystal River, a spring fed oasis known as the Manatee Capital of the World. Nature is abundant in this spring-fed river known for its crystal clear water. Spot manatees and slip into the water and snorkel alongside these gentle giants. You will also visit Homosassa State Park, known for its rescue and rehabilitation of all types of Florida wildlife. If you are looking for something unique and fun-filled, look no further! Book your Manatee Swim, Snorkel, and Boat Adventure Tour today!

Experience the picturesque views of Rock Springs as you paddle around in a crystal clear kayak. This is a great trip for those looking for a beginner or intermediate paddle upstream with a relaxing drift back to the launch site. You may be able to see turtles, birds, fish, otters, deer, alligators, and more during your tour. If you are feeling adventurous, you can even take a quick swim during a stop to enjoy the refreshing spring water. Get ready for lots of great local nature and wildlife along the way, so be sure to book today!

Climb on board for an experience that's truly out of this world with a Kennedy Space Center Admission and Transportation combo tour. Join an expert guide for an interactive, all-day exploration through an authentic NASA launch facility. Just imagine walking beneath the enormous Saturn V rocket, witnessing the Space Shuttle Atlantis, or speaking to an actual veteran astronaut. Let your imagination soar on this educational and fun-filled adventure that includes a simulated shuttle launch and journey into space in the IMAX-3D movie theatre.

Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the tall grasses and swamps of the Florida Everglades on this Airboat Night Tour! Take a wild ride in an airboat to discover the headwaters to the Florida Everglades, just south of Orlando. Be provided a lifetime of memories as you see the wild come to life all around you. Soar atop the swamp waters at speeds reaching up to 45mph with guaranteed chances to come face to face with nature’s nocturnal hunters, including the American Alligator. Book your Everglades Airboat Night Tour today!

You have a real opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Florida with this Discover Florida Tour + Swim with Manatees Adventure. Enjoy a wide-ranging, in-depth experience as this carefully crafted adventure takes you on an action-packed day. Head out to the Manatee Capital of the World, the only place in America where it is legal to swim with manatees. Learn all about the unique West Indian manatee and have an opportunity get up and close with these adorable creatures. Afterwards, head to Homosassa Springs State Park, a genuine hidden gem of Florida nature with plentiful local wildlife like black bears, red wolves, bobcats, and alligators, as well as ample birdlife like notably whooping cranes and flamingos. Finally, the day will conclude with an exciting airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River, where you can see more wildlife and enjoy the thrill of skimming the water at speeds up to 45mph in these exhilarating, flat-bottomed crafts. If you are ready for an adventure to remember, book this Discover Florida Tour today!

Hop aboard this airboat tour that allows you to capture the stunning views of the Central Florida Everglades at sunset. See the evening's wildlife awakened as you watch flocks of birds fly away to their nesting sites and creatures of the night begin moving about to enjoy the cooler weather. As the sun descends from the heat of the day into the evening, you will be captivated by the cascade of colors over the water as you watch the sun sink into the horizon on this Everglades Sunset Airboat Tour.