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Theater of the Sea - A Marine Mammal Adventure!

Located at mile marker 84.5 in Islamorada. The lagoons and lush, tropical gardens at the facility are home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, sea turtles, tropical and game fish, sharks, stingrays, crocodiles, alligators, marine invertebrates, parrots, and birds-of-prey. Imagine yourself eye to eye with the majestic dolphin! It's possible with the Dolphin Swim! If you're under 5 but older than 3 you can 'Wade with Dolphins'! Have your parents dial: 305.664.2431 to get you scheduled or visit http://www.theaterofthesea.com

Wind-Surfing Any One?

Did you know you can learn to wind surf while you're here on vacation?! Starting at 6 years of age; With the new wide board you often can learn without even falling once! Just call up our friends over at Bump and Jump Sports: Toll Free (877) 453-9463 or online at http://www.floridakeyswindsurfing.com/

Critter Getter! What's that?

Kids love the “critter getter” program where they collect interesting sea creatures (sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea horses, snails, etc.) by wading at low tide when the animals are trapped in tidal pools or shallow waters. Snorkeling or swimming skills are not needed. Guests are given nets, buckets and gloves and a brief instruction about where to find the animals and methods of collecting without harming any animals. After awhile, the buckets are brought back to the boat or the shore where the captain has set up a portable lab with magnifiers for viewing tiny animals. You want to miss this call (305) 451-8393 or online at http://www.easyadventures.net/

What's the biggest Tarpon you've ever seen upclose?

Don't miss the chance to feed a Tarpon with your bare hands! The school of 50 to 100 tarpon that come to Robbie's daily and linger for hours. Get yourself a bucket of fish and watch them jump! Located down at mile marker 77.5 Bayside. 305-664-9814

Check Out the Sport Fish Tank

Be sure to get your parents to swing into World Wide Sportsman at mile marker 80 Bayside. You've got to see the HUGE sport fish tank!

Mom said there wouldn't be anywhere for me to ride my skateboard! Is that right?

Not at all! At Founders Park they have playgrounds, a sandy beach, fishing pier and a skate park for older children. Located at mile marker 86.5 Bayside.

Glass Bottom Boat Tour! Cool!

The Spirit Of Pennekamp departs three times daily, at 9:15, 12:15, and 3:00. Tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Minimum passenger requirements apply on all tours. Call 305-451-6300 for more information.