PARKS, ZOOS AND ADVENTURES
BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
Blue Spring State Park, home of the largest spring on the St. Johns River, is a designated refuge for a growing population of manatees. The spring's warm waters are also popular with swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers.
PARKS, ZOOS AND ADVENTURES
BREVARD ZOO
Brevard Zoo features more than 165 species from North and South America, Australia and Africa. Unique animal encounters like giraffe feedings allow visitors to get a closer look at some of the zoo's more exotic animals.
PARKS, ZOOS AND ADVENTURES
CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO
Central Florida Zoo offers hundreds of animal encounters through its fine collection of rare wildlife. Visitors can view cheetahs, elephants, leopards and exotic snakes in the zoo's lush tropical environment.
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DE LEON SPRINGS STATE PARK
De Leon Springs State Park offers a variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking trails and narrated boat tours to swimming, canoeing and bird-watching, this state park offers endless opportunities to experience natural Florida.
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FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK
Fort Christmas Historical Park is a park and museum in one, with a replica of the original fort built on Dec. 25, 1837 during the second Seminole Indian War and a "Living History" community of seven pioneer homes restored to their original condition.
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HONTOON ISLAND STATE PARK
Hontoon Island State Park is a remote and rustic getaway accessible only by boat or park operated ferry. The island offers boating, fishing, canoeing and overnight cabins and camping accommodations for visitors.
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LAKE EOLA PARK
Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando covers 43 acres (17 hectares) with a walking trail, café, a 23-acre (9-hectare) lake with swan paddleboats and a new playground for children.
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WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK
Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka offers 7,800 acres (3,157-hectares) with a natural spring for swimming, canoes for rent and an opportunity to experience the natural environment of the area's Timacuan Indians.
PARKS, ZOOS AND ADVENTURES
If you love nature, you'll love Orlando... There's hundreds of pristine places to discover and explore.
1. Blue Spring State Park
2. Hontoon Island State Park
3. Central Florida Zoo
4. Brevard Zoo
5. Wekiwa Springs State Park
6. Fort Christmas Historical Park
7. De Leon Springs State Park
8. Lake Eola Park
