| Selby Gardens |
| 811 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 |
| Tel: |
941-366-5730 |
| Fax: |
941-366-5731 |
| More than 20 display gardens are featured, including
beautiful orchids. Don't miss the world-renowned rainforest research
center. Also on view is a garden of epiphytes, or air plants. A plant
and book shop, learning center, and museum of botanical art are available.
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| Sarasota Jungle Gardens |
| 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234 |
| Tel: |
941-355-1112 |
| Jungle Gardens, the oldest attraction in Sarasota, features
thousands of exotic plants and trees from around the world. The garden
is also home to a number of tropical animals, including leopards,
emus and monkeys. You can actually have a flamingo eat out of your
hand. Children can swing and slide on animal characters in the Kiddy
Jungle. Take in educational reptile and alligator shows, and entertaining
new shows like Meet the Keeper, Birds of Prey, and Critters &
Things. Play basketball and test your I.Q. against a variety of parrots
in the bird show. A full snack bar is available. |
