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Big Kahuna’s Lost Paradise Water Park – Destin
With more than 40 water attractions and an adventure park, Big Kahuna’s is one stop you need to make on your next family vacation. The Park contains one of the largest tropical miniature golf courses, two wild and fast go-kart tracks, several on-site restaurants, and several thrill rides. Call (850) 837-4061 for more information.
Emerald Coast Science Center – Fort Walton Beach
Children and adults of all ages are invited to an exciting hands-on experience at the Emerald Coast Science Center. With more than 250 interactive exhibits, visitors learn how exciting science can be. Call (850) 664-1261 for more information.
Fudpucker’s Gator Beach – Destin
Come get up close and personal with more than 80 live, juvenile alligators. Fudpucker’s Gator Beach provides free daily shows and allows visitors to feed alligators with fishing poles. Fudpucker’s is also home to the world famous Fudpucker’s T-shirts. Call (850) 654-4200 for more information.
Gulfarium – Okaloosa Island
Millions of people have visited Okaloosa Island to enjoy the many attractions offered at Florida’s Gulfarium. The park is designed to provide both an educational and entertaining experience. It features daily shows including dolphins, sea lions, and an up-close look at a variety of sea life that inhabits the Gulf of Mexico. Call (850) 243-9046 for more information.
Gulf World Marine Park – Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach’s most celebrated sea park keeps getting better and better every day. At Gulf World, guests can see live animal shows, fascinating exhibits and experience hands-on interaction with dolphins and sea lions. Call (850) 234-5271 for more information.
Shipwreck Island Water Park – Panama City Beach
Shipwreck Island is Panama City Beach Florida's only water park and is a great value for thrill seekers and families alike. The park features rides such as Tree Top Drop, Raging Rapids, Pirate's Plunge, White Knuckle River, Ocean Motion Wave Pool, Lazy River, The Great Shipwreck, Zoom Flume and Skull Island. Call (850) 234-3333 for more information.
The Track Recreation Center – Destin
The Track is Destin’s one-stop shop for family entertainment. Here visitors can take a ride on one of several go-cart tracks, play a round of miniature golf, or crash into brothers and sisters in bumper cars. For the real thrill seekers in the family, take a ride on the SkyFlyer or bungee jump from a 65-foot high platform. Call (850) 654-4668 for more information.
ZooWorld
Zoological and Botanical Park – Panama
City Beach
Orangutans, giraffes, reptiles, monkeys, lions, tigers and bears are just some of the animals that you will see at ZooWorld. Offering more than 350 animals to delight children from ages 1 to 100, ZooWorld will put you up close and personal with nature. Call (850) 230-1243 for more information.
The Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens of Northwest Florida – Gulf Breeze
More than 700 animals inhabit the beautiful botanical gardens of The Zoo. Located only minutes west of Fort Walton Beach in exciting Gulf Breeze, The Zoo allows visitors to get a close look at bears, tigers, rhinos, primates, otters and zebras or photograph the colorful birds. Call (850) 932-2229 for more information.
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