Flamingo Gardens is one of our favorite places in South Florida. Honestly, I'd even call it a…read morepeacock garden because there are so many of them wandering freely throughout the property. I especially love visiting during the winter months when the weather is cooler. It's the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and have a little picnic with the kids. There are plenty of peaceful spots to sit, relax, and watch the peacocks walking around. The grounds are always clean, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. When you buy your tickets, you can also purchase bird food. We fed both the flamingos and the peacocks, and while it was a fun experience, here's my little tip--don't feed the peacocks from your hand unless you're ready for a pretty strong peck! I learned that one the hard way. There is also a small café, guided tram tours, and on weekends they often have live music, especially in the evenings or during holiday events. Around Christmas, the gardens are beautifully decorated with lights, making the whole place feel even more magical. If you're looking for a relaxing day surrounded by nature, Flamingo Gardens is definitely worth a visit.

Hoping I can offer a yoga or soundbath class here one day !!! Crossing fingers…read more Flamingo Gardens is such a beautiful hidden gem The gardens are gorgeous, the animals are amazing, and there's so much to see beyond just the flamingos. I especially loved seeing the peacocks roaming around, the wildlife, and taking the tram through the gardens. It's a peaceful, family-friendly experience and also a great place to visit if you just want to spend a few hours surrounded by nature. I really appreciated the educational aspect and learning more about the animals and the sanctuary.

It's so nice in there! I was impressed immediately as I walked in. They also have a nice selection…read moreof fish & can do special orders. Also have a nice selection of plants with good prices. Every visit I made, I ran into one of the employees named Brandon. He's a great & nice guy. He's also really helpful!! Strongly recommended.

Staff is knowledgeable on tank and fish care. This is only place a trust for my freshwater fish and…read moreplants. The staff is extremely helpful. Definitely one of my favorite aquarium stores.

Phil is an outstanding aquarium tech, the best we've ever had in over 25 years of aquarium keeping…read more He's extremely knowledgeable about all types of aquaria: fresh, salt, ponds, et al. His prices are reasonable and he will do every service that you need, with excellence. We recommend him most highly! He's been doing service for us for over 5 years, is reliable, helpful and friendly. If you need a fish-guy, Phil is the man!

From the owner: 35 plus years of aquarium keeping and maintaining. I've kept all sorts of fish and inverts from…read morefreshwater to saltwater and koi. I have the ability to help your aquariums and ponds reach their maximum potential! Consistency and reliability are my goals!

The staff is great. Very friendly and helpful. This is a small place so if there are 2-4 people…read morethere you will have to wait a little, but not that long. They have a nice size selection of coral but I feel like their selection of fish is small compared to some other spots I've gone to. The prices are pretty consistent with everyone else. I like going here since it's close to my house. I need to ask how their point system works though cause I've racked up about 500 points but don't know what that means or earns for me.

Great little shop for coral, clams and some fish. They do full testing for a fee ($7 for a full…read moresalt water test) and individual component tests for a $1 each. We have purchased many coral crib here and it all thrives really well. It can range from $10 on up to $100 depending what you are looking for. There really is something for everyone. The sales associates are very knowledgeable and ready to help or give advice as needed. We shop here all the time for the service alone.

This is a planetarium, museum, aquarium all in one!…read more Place is very close to the Miami port. We had several hours to kill in Miami but had four large carryon bags. They luckily hold onto the bags while we explore the museum and this worked perfectly for us. In addition to the 4-5 floors and two buildings worth of area to explore, there are amazing view of Miami from most of the floors. Kids thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Florida gators and other reptiles. The aquarium has shark and a huge turtle in addition to several other varieties of sea life. Kids spent several hours in the flight museum and the interactive universe simulator model as well. We also caught one of the shows in the planetarium, make sure to reserve a spot during a time slot of your choice well before hand. Perfect stop if you have a few hours in Miami.

My husband and I visited this museum as part of our day trip to Miami. I wish parking wasn't so…read moreexpensive ($18 flat rate). It took us about 2.5 hours to explore the entire place including the planetarium show. The show that worked out best with timing was called "How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos." The girl leading it was wonderful but as you may figure by its name, the show was not a peaceful experience. There were a number of explosions that I think scared some of the kids in attendance. The other exhibits included one about flight, the human body/mind, an aquarium, dinosaurs, and general Florida wildlife. I can't say I learned a terrible amount of new information but it was fine. I appreciate the museum's mission and it probably would be cool for toddlers-little kids.

It's hiding inside a jewelry store. What a wonderful display of various types of aquatic life…read more There's someone there who gives you a tour and explains everything about the plant and animal life in there.

Great place to visit they have a nice aquarium. Jose was very helpful. They also sell diamonds…read moreand jewelry. I would definitely check it out if I'm in the area.

What a wonderful venue for adults and children alike - and what's even better is that it is…read morecompletely FREE. The location is across from the shoreline in Boca, and offers limited parking - if you're coming for an event, you should plan to arrive early. We weren't able to explore the whole property during our visit on account of lightning. We came for the BioBlitz event, and explored the mangrove shoreline, the butterfly garden and the mini aquarium. We did not get to walk the boardwalk or climb the observation tower, but I'd like to return to explore those areas another day. Staff (volunteers) are very knowledgeable, and the events they host are geared toward children between 5-12.

This place is so great! Completely free. We did donate some money because we had a great time…read more Mostly shaded which was great for my mom who can't stay out in the sun for long. The nature walks are short too. And it's very accessible. Even a ramp all the way up to the look out point so people in wheel chairs can view too. It's shaded from all the mangroves and palms. And the tree that it's named after gumbo limbo! Which is a red tree that peels We attended the free 10:00 am tour which lasted an hour. It was mostly the tour guide talking who is a volunteer and very nice. Very enthusiastic. It was a little drawn out and we stoped every 10 steps but worth it. I took the stopping moments to take everything in and even spotted huge spiders. I forgot what they are called but there are the biggest ones I have seen and they are all over. He said they can bite but it's like a bee sting and not poisonous. And they stay off the path anyway. There are huge tanks of really big fish. The barracuda is huge and has the cleanest teeth. These fish are fed well. The place is kept very clean, there are a lot of staff to answer your questions. And there is someone even cleaning the outside of the tanks. They also have a sea horse tank. The butterfly garden is small, saw some zebra butterflies and I think a cardinal bird. You can walk towards the inlet and there is a small peaceful beach and picnic area that is covered. Parking lot is small but plenty of parking on a Tuesday morning at 9:30, but the time we left at 11:30 it was filled and there was a school bus. Figure 1.5 to 2 hours here. They also have a fish feeding at 12:30 but we were done before then. Would come back again!

We had such a fun time at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in Palm Beach! There was so much to…read moresee and do, and it was a great experience for the whole family. The dinosaur exhibit outside was such a cool experience, especially seeing the different species, including some we had never even heard of before! The life size replicas were really impressive and made the experience even more fun. The shark tooth sandpit was another cool thing and if you find a tooth it's yours to keep!!. The LEGO exhibit was also fantastic. It's amazing to see how much time, creativity, and work goes into creating those incredible sculptures! There was some construction going on during our visit, but there was still tons to explore. Inside, there were lots of cool science exhibits and interactive things to check out. We didn't bring our bathing suits, but there's also a splash pad, which would be perfect for cooling off on a hot Florida day. We'll definitely be back, and we can't wait to see the expansion once it's completed! We're especially hoping to see even more science exhibits added. Definitely a fun place to spend the day and learn something new along the way!

This is one of our favorite museums, and we keep coming back several times a year because there is…read morealways something new to explore. On this visit, we came to see the BRICK PLANET LEGO® brick exhibition (May 17-September 27), and it was absolutely incredible! The displays were stunning, with so many tiny details that both kids and adults could admire for a long time. Funny enough, this visit wasn't even planned. We originally spent the morning at The Breakers, but the children's play area was under renovation, so we had to quickly find something nearby before the rain started. We remembered our favorite museum, and it turned out to be the perfect backup plan. By the time we arrived, a heavy Florida downpour had started. We got a little soaked running inside, but it was completely worth it--we ended up spending almost the entire day there and had a hard time convincing the kids it was finally time to go home! The LEGO exhibition was amazing, and my girls especially loved the interactive building stations where they could create their own designs. After that, they spent a long time exploring the hands-on science exhibits with magnets, liquids, and other fascinating experiments. One of their favorites was building sculptures from colorful flexible rods, and of course they couldn't leave without visiting the Ball Factory, which has recently been updated and is now one of their favorite areas in the museum. There is also a wonderful playroom for younger children, although my older kids still enjoy it every time we visit. Once the rain stopped, we headed outside to explore the museum grounds. They have updated many of the outdoor exhibits since our last visit. Previously there were dinosaur displays, and inside the museum there was a fun detective-themed exhibition with puzzles, secret codes, and interactive challenges. This time we found Ice Age animals, including a giant saber-toothed tiger and a mammoth, along with several other impressive sculptures. Outside you'll also find a splash pad, giant acoustic dishes that let kids talk to each other from surprisingly long distances, food trucks, ice cream vendors, drinking fountains, and plenty of space to explore. The museum is always clean, the staff is friendly, and there is truly something for every age. Whether your kids love science, LEGO, hands-on experiments, or simply discovering new things, this is a fantastic place to spend the day. Highly recommend for families visiting or living in South Florida!

The Miami Seaquarium has and will always have a very special place my in my heart. Opened in 1955…read moreI have such fond memories coming here as a child. Now with a family of my own, my children have been coming here for decades. Miami Seaquarium is located on beautiful Virginia Key and spans across 38 acres. The highlight of our visits have always been the Dolphin and Sea Lion shows. The Marine Life Encounters always very nice too. I do love learning about marine conservation and how we all can help the animals. Thru the years Miami Seaquarium added events to the calendar , like Summer Camp for the kids. I always wanted my kids to come here for Summer Camp, but we live in Broward so the distance was to great. However we looked forward to Bunny Palooza at Easter Time each year along with other special events throughout the year. While I understand the Miami Seaquarium has faced financial challenges along with some pretty severe allegations, I do pray for a solution for help. The Miami Seaquarium has served generations of students on school field trips, offering a rare chance for hands-on learning about marine biology, ecosystems, and conservation. "For many local kids, this is their only chance to see marine life up close." I Pray for Help to bring this long time Marine Park and Oceanarium back to it's glory. I pray for Help that measures may always be put in place for the health, safety and well being of all the animals. I Pray for the Miami Seaquarium.

When we were there a few years back we saw how poorly it was handled compared to the price. We saw…read morea lot of sea animals sad and just pretty much all over the place. I did not like how everything was so expensive so if it is really closed I would not be surprised..

Nice selection of big cats. The tour is small group Do be…read moreaware it is all outside so be prepared. Glad I brought an extra mbrella water bottle and ran because it was HOT! Definitely an opportunity I would recommend

This was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. We had a private tour with a very…read moreknowledgeable staff member who gave us the backgrounds on all of the different cats they have on site. We went in the hottest part of the day. It would be better to go when it's cooler. The cats would be more active.