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EXPLORATION
\n<\/strong>
\nNature and Science<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
\n<\/strong>2201 Michigan Avenue
\nCoco 321-632-1830
\nhttp:\/\/nbbd.com\/godo\/BrevardMuseum\/index.html<\/a>
\nColorful dioramas depicting the area from the days of woolly mammoths and saber tooth cats to the modem era of rockets and space shuttles show visitors the diverse and rich history of Brevard County.<\/p>\n

Brevard Zoo
\n<\/strong>8825 N. Wickham Road
\nMelbourne 321-254-WILD
\nhttps:\/\/brevardzoo.org\/<\/a>
\nJust an hour’s drive from Orlando is this 56-acre site featuring more than 480 animals representing 130 different species from Latin America, Native Florida, Asia, and Australia.<\/p>\n

Central Florida Zoological Park
\n<\/strong>3755 NW Highway
\nSanford 407-323-4450
\nhttps:\/\/www.centralfloridazoo.org\/<\/a>
\nShowcasing animals from around the world, the zoo offers an opportunity for a closer encounter with the animals through shows and interactive opportunities.<\/p>\n

Discovery Cove at SeaWorld Orlando
\n<\/strong>6000 Discovery Cove Way
\nOrlando 877-577-7404
\nhttps:\/\/discoverycove.com<\/a>
\nSwim with dolphins, snorkel with exotic fish, and hand-feed tropical birds in this daylong adventure. Admission by appointment only.<\/p>\n

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
\n<\/strong>Walt Disney World Resort
\nLake Buena Vista 407-939-6244
\nhttps:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/<\/a>
\nEncounter wild animals, dinosaurs, and amazing characters along with spectacular shows and other attractions.<\/p>\n

EFSC Planetarium & Observatory
\n<\/strong>1519 Clearlake Road
\nCocoa 321-632-1111
\nhttps:\/\/www.easternflorida.edu\/community-resources\/planetarium\/<\/a>
\nWorld-class planetarium has seating for 210 under a 70-foot dome projection screen<\/p>\n

Explorations V Children’s Museum
\n<\/strong>109 North Kentucky Avenue
\nLakeland 863-687-3869
\nhttps:\/\/explorationsv.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Gatorland
\n<\/strong>14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
\nOrlando 800-393-5297
\nhttps:\/\/www.gatorland.com\/<\/a>
\nThousands of alligators, crocodiles, birds, and animals make this an exciting and educational place to visit.<\/p>\n

Horse World Riding Stables
\n<\/strong>3705 S. Poinciana Boulevard
\nKissimmee 407-847-4343
\nhttps:\/\/www.horseworldstables.com\/<\/a>
\nPony rides and farm animals combine with 750 acres of wooded trails for more experienced riders.<\/p>\n

The Kennedy Space Center
\n<\/strong>State Road 405
\nKennedy Space Center 866-737-5235
\nhttps:\/\/www.kennedyspacecenter.com\/<\/a>
\nExhilarating and educational, the space program experience range from tours of the Rocket Garden to views of a full-scale replica of the Space Shuttle Explorer.<\/p>\n

Marine Science Center
\n<\/strong>100 Lighthouse Drive
\nPonce Inlet 386-304-5545
\nhttp:\/\/www.marinesciencecenter.com\/<\/a>
\nVisitors of all ages can discover and enjoy the wonders of marine science in whale, mangrove, mosquito, and sea turtle exhibits as well as a 5,000-gallon artificial reef aquarium.<\/p>\n

Museum of Arts & Sciences
\n<\/strong>352 S. Nova Road
\nDaytona Beach 386-255-0285
\nhttps:\/\/www.moas.org\/<\/a>
\nThe entire family will enjoy the wide range of exhibits and displays, the planetarium shows, and many special events.
\n
\n<\/u>Orlando Science Center
\n<\/strong>777 East Princeton Street
\nOrlando 407-514-2000
\nhttps:\/\/www.osc.org\/<\/a>
\nDiscover a world of exhibits that provide rich interactive experiences using sound, graphics, animation, and video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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