Gardens & Zoos

Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando, FL
Phone: (407) 246-3622
 

Harry P. Leu Gardens has nearly fifty acres of peaceful grounds that let you enjoy "Old Florida" at a leisurely pace. Stroll along paths shaded by ancient oaks, forests of camellias and giant camphors. Take a guided tour of the Leu House Museum, a restored late nineteenth-century home that began as a Florida farmhouse.

A World of Orchids
2501 N Old Lake Wilson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34747-2001
Phone: (407) 396-1887
 

Exquisite flowering orchids showcased in a climate controlled rainforest garden. Exotic birds, small reptiles, tropical plants, Nature Walk, rose garden, rental areas for multi-functions. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Paid admission applied toward $10 or more plant purchases.

Green Meadows Petting Farm
1368 S. Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 347646
Phone: (407) 846-0770
 

Hands-on, two-hour guided tours. Kids can play with more than 200 farm animals, have a pony ride, milk a cow, ride a train and go on a hayride.

Horse World Riding Stables
3705 S. Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34758
Phone: (407) 847-4343
 

Horse World Riding Stables offers a petting zoo, pony rides, horseback riding, instruction for adults and children, nature trails and guided trail rides.

Central Florida Zoological Park
3755 N. US 17-92
Sanford, FL 32747-0309
Phone: (407) 323-4450
 

Explore the world of nature and discover more than 400 animals including cheetahs, leopards, elephants, mandrills, macaws and reptiles.

Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32837-6699
Phone: (407) 855-5496, (800) 393-JAWS (5297)
 

Home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. This half-day adventure includes three educational shows: Gator Wrestling, Gator Jumparoo and Snakes of Florida.