There are plenty of options for entertaining your kids, whether you’re visiting Fort Lauderdale with your family or planning a family vacation to South Florida. Some of our top picks include Flamingo Gardens, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Billie Swamp Safari, and the Young At Art Museum.
Flamingo Gardens, a tropical garden covering 60 acres, features an aviary, zoo and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located north-of Miami and is free to the public. It is perfect for families looking to spend a day exploring the Everglades.
There are a number of activities to keep the kids amused for hours. They can choose to sit and observe the animals, go on a tram ride, or attend a wildlife show. Kids can even feed the flamingos. Admission is about $22 at the gate.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Florida is located between the Intracoastal Waterway (SR A1A) and Fort Lauderdale. It has many attractions that are fun for kids and parents alike. The park is located on East Sunrise Boulevard between SR A1A and Intracoastal Waterway.
The park is open to all from 8 a.m. until dusk. Admission is $6 for cars with up to eight occupants and $4 for single-occupant vehicles. The park is open to all who cycle or walk. You can also take a themed ranger walk for free.
Billie Swamp Safari
With more than two hundred acres of wildlife, Billie Swamp Safari is the perfect family vacation. You can see alligators and snakes on a swamp buggy tour. You can also learn more about Florida’s animal life at the nature center.
The Swamp Buggy ecotour is a popular attraction at Billie Swamp Safari in Fort Lauderdale. Kids can enjoy the mud and wetlands from an open-air vehicle. Other fun activities include airboat rides in the Everglades and viewing animal exhibits and live critter shows. The swamp is home to thousands of plant and animal species.
Young At Art Museum
If your family is looking for something fun to do with the kids, the Young At Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale might be the perfect place. This museum features traveling exhibits throughout the year, and classes are offered year-round. Fort Lauderdale is home to the Las Olas gondola tours, which take children on a 75-minute tour through the city’s canals. Guests may also bring snacks to board.
This museum is designed for young children and their families. It offers hands-on exhibits as well as programs that encourage imagination and creativity. In addition to the regular exhibits, the museum offers art camps and scouting programming. The museum can host birthday parties and other events.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, a Hollywood arts venue, is located in Hollywood, Florida. This center is located at 1650 Harrison Street and features contemporary visual arts exhibitions. It is also home to a school for art and is located adjacent to the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. The museum’s programs are open to all ages, and it is free for the public.
This interactive art museum for children features a variety o performances and exhibitions. The building is full of colorful murals, created by talented local and national artists. The murals provide a great glimpse into modern contemporary art. Logan Hicks and Jessy Nite are notable artists. Tatiana Suarez is another.
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