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Return To Orlando Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Orlando Teems With Eclectic Animal Attractions By Ryan Wiseman Take a safari adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom, watch killer whales perform at SeaWorld Orlando, swim with bottlenose dolphins at Discovery Cove and witness the world-famous 'Gator Jumparoo' at Gatorland. All of these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and much more are available in Orlando - 'The Vacation Capital of the World.' Make Disneys Animal Kingdom the first stop on your fun-filled tour of Central Florida animal attractions. In addition to live shows and thrill rides, Animal Kingdom is home to a variety of diverse animal habitats. Highlights of Animal Kingdom include Kilimanjaro Safaris, where you will ride in open-side safari jeeps through the Harambe Reserve to view African elephants, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, lions, crocodiles, baboons and more; Pangani Forest Exploration Trail and Maharajah Jungle Trek, two walk-through attractions that allow you to view an abundance of wildlife; Affection Section, a petting zoo for kids; Flights of Wonder, an exotic bird show; and the walk-through Oasis Exhibits, which are full of exotic animal habitats. Next on your itinerary should be SeaWorld Orlando, the home of the world-famous killer whale, Shamu, as well as great live shows such as Believe, Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Island, Blue Horizons and Pets Ahoy! Animal habitats at SeaWorld Orlando include Dolphin Cove, Dolphin Nursery, Manatee Rescue, Pacific Point Preserve (California sea lions and harbor seals), Penguin Encounter, Shark Encounter, Stingray Lagoon and Turtle Point. Don't miss the opportunity to view magnificent Clydesdale horses at the Clydesdale Hamlet next to the Anheuser-Busch Hospitality Center. At Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlandos sister theme park, you can interact with bottlenose dolphins, sharks, barracuda and stingrays, as well as snorkel through a colorful reef full of exotic fish. Note: Reservations are required for Discovery Cove. Other nearby animal attractions include Gatorland, known as the 'Alligator Capital of the World'; Green Meadows Petting Farm, an interactive, two-hour guided tour of a working farm; NatureWorks at Orlando Science Center, which features alligators, snakes and turtles; and Reptile World Serpentarium, home to more than 50 species of snakes from around the world. Seeking a day trip from Orlando? You can choose from several eclectic animal attractions that lie just an hour or so from Disney World such as Busch Gardens Africa, which is full of animal attractions, as well as thrill rides and live entertainment; Central Florida Zoological Park, a 100-acre zoo that lies in Sanford, North of downtown Orlando; Jungle Adventures, a 20-acre nature park and wildlife sanctuary; Brevard Zoo, which features approximately 500 animals that represent 130 different species; and Silver Springs, 'Floridas Original Theme Park,' which is home to unique live animal shows and habitats. 'The sheer variety of attractions throughout Central Florida makes it the ideal destination for family vacations,' said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing for HotelsCorp.com. 'And with a little research, you can find discount tickets as part of an Orlando vacation package that will allow you to enjoy incredible savings for your next vacation getaway.' About the Author: Orlando, Florida Guide, the most comprehensive online guide to Orlando and Walt Disney World, also features discount Disney World tickets, incredible deals on Orlando hotels and individually tailored Orlando vacation packages. Condo Vacation Rental Orlando

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