top 10 Family Fun

Fun isn't just reserved for adults. Kids will also have a fun time exploring and learning about the area's one-of-a-kind wildlife, diverse ecosystems and rich history.

Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions

Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria are the rarest, most aristocratic breed of horses in the world. The entire family will enjoy the rare opportunity to witness the beauty and grace of the magnificent Lipizzan Stallions ...read more

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Consistently voted "Best Place to Take Kids" by Gulfshore Life and Naples Daily News. For the first time in four decades cheetahs have returned to the Naples Zoo! Hand-feed the herd ...read more

Holiday Water Sports

Make your vacation one to remember with fun activities from Fort Myers Beach Holiday Water Sports. The entire family will enjoy the Dolphin Adventure Tour on WaveRunners! ...read more

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

For over 73 years the lush tropical paradise at Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been a home to more than 150 native and exotic animals. ...read more

C'mon - Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples

The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) is Collier County’s first learning environment devoted exclusively to child’s ...read more

Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park

The Steigerwaldt/Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park on Sarasota's bayfront offers a nice break from the beach and is a fun way for the kids to cool off. Features a great splash water fountain and there is a large playground and ...read more

Naples Botanical Garden: Smith Children's Garden

Educational and interactive programs, hands-on activities and fun events for the whole family. Allow yourself to be whisked away to a carefree world full of flowers, butterflies and secret discoveries at Smith Children's Garden ...read more

A to Z Baby, Beach & Bike Rentals

With four area locations, A to Z serves the entire Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Florida area with fast, free delivery or 24-hour self service pick up! There’s no need to lug baby and beach equipment from home. A to Z rents ...read more

Rush Charters

Rush Charters provides vacation excitement for the entire family. Families will enjoy a day of fishing, or just cruising to spot dolphins and manatees. Rush Charters’ Captain Chris and Captain Lacey Rush are both native, full-time ...read more

Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise

Climb aboard a replica Spanish galleon and join a crew of enthusiastic Pirates for an adventure on the Gulf of Mexico. The all ages cruise is fun for everyone, and is a perfect way to let your hair down and enjoy great views. Snacks, ...read more

How about a day spent at the beach digging up sharks' teeth? Venice has been called the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World" because sharks' teeth of all types and sizes can often be found washed up on beaches throughout the area. Sharks' teeth can range from an eighth of an inch to 3 inches and sometimes even bigger. A rare and valuable find is a fossilized tooth of the prehistoric megalodon, which was more than 60 feet long and had teeth as big as an adult hand. When you're ready to retreat to dry land, the Sarasota area has you covered. There's miniature golf, arcades, biking trails and theme adventures for a day of fun that will bring out the kid in everyone. More interested in communing with nature? Stop by the sanctuaries, gardens and facilities that will let you meet and learn about alligators, exotic birds and more. No matter what you are looking to do with the family, the Sarasota area provides activities and excitement for the entire household.