Came in after getting tickets as a Christmas gift and my first impression was wow!…read moreYou walk in and they still had Christmas decorations up so there was inflatables and Christmas lights. It was so beautiful and when you look back, you see a walkway. I'm just different things for the kids to do. They had a slide with a ball pit. They have a little race track and push on cars. There is a second level of fun that adults are tall enough for and you could climb through with your kids. Also there was more fun in the back and a party area for birthdays. I liked that they had a concession area with snacks and drinks. They even had hotdogs which we ordered. The price wasn't terrible for cheap hotdog. Honestly, we had such a blast of course my kids did not want to so leave highly recommend.

I was looking for an inside place to bring my twin 2 y.o. Nieces. It had to be inside cause the…read moreoutside temps are too hot. As soon as we walked in the twins were looking everywhere. There is so much color and lighting everywhere. I put their socks on, (No shoes or bare feet allowed), one ran right into the big ball area. In the end they had an awesome time, burned off some energy and slept all the way home. Very clean, tons to do for all ages, there is even a second level for older kids and parents too. Some like to go with their kids the first time. We will be going back many times. They have a small kitchen area too for hot dogs and stuff. We didn't use that as we brought our own snacks for the kids.

The big cats are absolutely magnificent. The most magnificent of them all were the two panthers,…read morewho unfortunately had a small cage with concrete floor covered with large gravel stone and a small pool of moldy water that looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks. Some mulch to sleep on and some clean water is not too much to ask for these magnificent animals. They slept during the entire three hours that I visited and I suspect were very depressed. The fact that a new panther enclosure is currently under construction does not change the fact that these two magnificent animals were not being well treated. Please consider providing some shelter and more natural habitat in the new panther enclosure so these animals have the privacy and quiet they need being sited right next to the food court. They are not a museum painting; they are living sentient creatures that in some ways are superior to the humans.

Really enjoyed our trip here. I don't want to compare this place to a zoo but let me...it's not…read more These animals you can tell are happy. They know the staff walking around and you can tell their personalities. The animals were having fun with their toys and were well taken care of. We fed the lions and bears and these animals took food off of the sticks so gently. These normal encounters felt like you were so close to them. Such beautiful animals. Really worth a visit.

Back at SkyZone for a full day of fun with the kids! It's the perfect place to let them burn off…read moreenergy, they absolutely love it here. Big shoutout to Donte for greeting us with a smile and being super attentive. The kids went wild for the slide, the zip line, and pretty much every activity they could get their hands on. We look forward for the new fun house to open, it's already looking like another favorite thing in the making!

Sky Zone has remodeled a bit and added more attractions which are a big hit with my daughter. She…read moreabsolutely loves the zipline and the giant slide specifically. The facility is clean and the staff working there are great as always. Thanks, Sky Zone!

I love Payne Park…read more I do NOT like too many of the people that use it. Recently, the number of unsupervised kids that are riding their bikes, scooters, and electric do dads are inconsiderate with their use of the sidewalks, their total lack of attention to their surroundings and other people. These kids need more adult supervision and parents need to take more time teaching them manners. I also am taking exception to the growing number of pet owners that think THEIR dogs don't need to be properly trained, leashed, or picked up after. The 5 O'Clock group of owners that let their dogs off theie leads and let them just take over a section of the park is non-sense. Read the signs. That is not acceptable. On several occasions, while just walking I have been run up on by dogs showing their teeth. I stop, sayd nice doggy and then move on. But some day, if I do get bit by one of these unruly monsters, their entiled owners will owe me money they haven't even made yet. I would like to see more of a park police presence for a while to get the kids and dog owners back to being decent people. And to the people that are feeding the ducks and squirrels, STOP. Read the signs. You aren't doing the wildlife any favors by feeding them and you aren't doing the other people that use the park any favors either. Payne Park is beautiful; a great place to enjoy the out of doors and the wonderful weather in Sarasota. Kids and Pet owners don't have the right to ruin the experience for everyone else. Oh, and teenagers, we know you are smoking pot there. Move away from the popular walking areas. Your weed smell like skunk butt.

4 stars because the bathrooms are closed currently due to a leak . But other than that this is a…read moresuper cute place to go to and bring your toddler. This park has a variety of activities / slides , tjings to climb oh and there's a skate park on the other side. Plus the trails are nice walking here.

If you're a local or a tourist this place is great for your child. I actually joined the rose level…read moremembership I enjoyed it with my child so much until we moved. They have arts and crafts on certain days and story time. Also special events throughout the year. They have dress up where you can dress up in costumes , tables to eat at ( bring your own lunch ) and a playground like area. Just oooodles of fun.

What a hidden gem! This is a beautiful and magical art and nature garden for kids complete with…read moreimaginative play area. The dress up area is such an awesome idea! Our girls had a wonderful time playing and exploring the garden. Can't wait to be back.

What a great circus! It is intimate and small. The performers were excellent. After the show…read morethere was an opportunity to meet the performers - speak with them and get photos with them. I highly recommend this circus!

5 stars obviously! So fun! Johnny is sigma. Its a cool experience to have! But the bathrooms are…read morereally gross...

Came here on a Sunday for the toddler time which is two years old to five years old and I brought…read moremy kiddo and he had a blast for two hours that we had we played a lot. We were able to use the obstacle course courses to race against each other and have fun and together, we had a blast highly recommend if you're looking for something to do with your kiddo.

They sold us a $100 gift card 3 weeks before closing and are not willing to issue a refund.read more

Such an amazing cruise! The staff was fun and hilarious and our kids loved it! I would recommend…read moreit for sure.

Super cute. As my child said "recommend for 5 and under". The crew was super interactive with the…read morekids and kept all kids in line and entertained.

Rosaire's Riding Academy & Pony Rides is wonderful! Ellian Rosaire is a wonderful teacher for new…read moreriders or adults returning to riding. Safety for her students and her animals is a priority for her. She knows her ponies/horses and assesses a new student for a good fit for both. My granddaughter trained with Ellian for about 5 years and attended summer camp also before she moved to college. I have attended many training classes over these years and I've enjoyed watching the development of her students during those years. I highly recommend Rosaire's for your rider. Nothing fancy but definitely fun and safe.

We are thoroughly impressed with Ellian at Rosaire's Riding Academy! We signed up our two kids for…read moreprivate beginner lessons and were immediately impressed with her style of teaching! Our kids learned more in her private lesson than any other lesson they've done in the past. She chose the perfect horses based on my kids' personalities and instilled an immense amount of self confidence in both of them right from the beginning! We feel blessed to have found Ellian and are excited to see all that our kids learned through her professionalism!

Tadd was incredible in helping us plan our destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We live…read morein Arizona, he lives in Florida, and he helped coordinate everything in Mexico for us with the resort. We had many special requests for our ceremony such as a ring warming, a circle isle, readings, and a script for the minister. He walked us through each step and let us know the pros and cons of each. The end result was beautiful and we owe that to Tadd. He was so attentive the day of the wedding and his attention to detail was spot on. He makes it look easy!! And as far as planning from a distance? Don't worry! He was available via phone, email, and Skype whenever we had questions!!

We were referred to Tadd as a day-of coordinator on the advice of our venue's concierge, and we…read morecould not be more happy with our decision. Planning a destination wedding from DC, we thought we were hiring someone just to walk us through the big day, but what we got was SO MUCH MORE Tadd used to be an event coordinator with the Lido Beach Resort, and recently branched out on his own; this means he knows the ins and outs of wedding coordination from all perspectives, and already had established relationships with most of our vendors. We knew from our first Skype conversation that he was going to make the whole experience as stress-free as possible, and we were never wrong. He started working with us months in advance. From building the wedding day timeline to liaising with our vendors to helping with the seating chart to answering every single question we threw at him (and there were many) to having to deliver the worst news you can give a bride on the day of her beach wedding - that it will rain and the ceremony might have to move inside (it didn't, and everything was perfect). . . .Tadd did it all with outstanding patience and cheer, responsiveness, organization, and for an *incredibly* reasonable price. He is so much more than just a "Day-of" coordinator. The actual day of, he was there with us every step of the way, and had an assistant as well, for when he needed to be at two places at once. This is a guy whose business deserves to thrive! I wish I lived in Sarasota and threw lots of parties - he would be on my speed dial (if that were still a thing) to plan them all. We looked at several other DOCs in the area, that were larger and more established, and there is not a single thing I regret about going with Tadd instead.