Family-Friendly Entertainment

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Explore the secrets of the sea with touch pools, sharks, dolphins, manatees, sea turtle exhibits, and over 100 other species of marine life. Viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory.

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
(941) 388-4441

In-House Retreats

Indulge in family-friendly activities and yoga sessions that seamlessly blend mindfulness and playfulness for an experience that both kids and adults will cherish. Engage in exciting activities such as seashell identification walks, kid-friendly arts and crafts, photo scavenger hunts, water balloon volleyball, and so many other fun-filled family activities, all from the comfort of your Sarasota vacation rental! In-House Retreat’s devotion to creating unforgettable memories extends to every aspect of your stay, making your family vacation truly exceptional.

info@inhouseretreats.com
(941) 713-5050

South Florida Museum

Three great attractions under one roof: South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium, and Parker Manatee Aquarium. The museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, while the planetarium features one of the most advanced digital projection systems in the world.

201 10th Street West, Bradenton
(941) 746-4131

Ringling Museum of Art

In 1911, John Ringling and his wife, Mable purchased 20 acres of waterfront
property in Sarasota, Florida. Today, that investment welcomes visitors from
around the globe with fine art, a historic mansion, two circus museums, and a
jewel-box of a theater. Open daily, 10 am to 5:30 pm, the estate is a full day’s
entertainment for the whole family. Located off 1-75, Exit 213 West on University
Parkway.

5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 351-1660

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the oldest continuously operating attractions in Florida. Open to the public in December of 1940, it has retained its old Florida charm and very little has changed
over the years. There are winding jungle trails, bird and reptile shows twice daily, a ‘Kiddie Jungle’ play area, and a cafe.

3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. (941) 355-5305.
Visit Sarasota Jungle Gardens Website

A mother and daughter use binoculars sitting near a forest creek. — Photo from Shutterstock

Marie Selby Gardens

The Marie Selby BotanicalGardens in Sarasota, Florida, is a not-for-profit institution fostering understanding and appreciation of tropical plants, especially epiphytes (plants that grow on other
plants), through programs of research, conservation, education, and display. Selby Gardens is perhaps best known for its living collection of more than 6,000 orchids. Among the other attractions are a colorful Koi pond, outdoor butterfly garden, magnificent banyan grove, bamboo garden, historic Selby House, mangrove walkway, and breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay. Selby Gardens is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.

811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota
(941) 366-5731

Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary

Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary is a non-profit sanctuary with a goal to educate visitors about conservation and animal care with the help of their exotic residents!