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Animal Encounters

Animal Encounters

Scroll down for activities around the Tampa Bay area that involve animal encounters or critters! Animal lovers will be glad to know that most of these are just a short drive of Saint Petersburg. Some though might be considered a day trip. From the Tampa Zoo to the Clearwater Aquarium and free nature parks with animal exhibits. There are so many options in this area of Florida and I’m always adding more. I’d suggest navigating to my LovingStPete blog as it’s easier to filter! You can then choose from for instance ‘beach fun’, ‘kids activities’, ‘sweet treats’, ‘nature parks’, ‘boating’ and much more. All of my recommendations for animal encounters have 4+ stars on Google Reviews at the time of posting!

My name is Mike Braswell and I’m a real estate agent in the Tampa Bay area. I use my @LovingStPete social media accounts and blog to serve as a guide to over 15 thousand followers! Please contact me if you would like to discuss St Pete Real Estate. I’d love to earn your business!

River Otters Playing on Tampa Bay Dock – Otter Sighting in St Pete | Video

2022-12-13T17:24:54-05:00

River Otters Playing on Tampa Bay Dock - Otter Sighting in St Pete | Video Published on 7/24/22 (scroll down for video): Who knew our Tampa Bay waters held playful river otters?! This energetic pair was spotted in Shore Acres yesterday by local resident Lacee Porter! One even seemed to put on a dance [...]

River Otters Playing on Tampa Bay Dock – Otter Sighting in St Pete | Video2022-12-13T17:24:54-05:00

The Friendly Green Parrots around the Tampa Bay Area

2022-12-05T20:09:41-05:00

The Friendly Green Parrots around the Tampa Bay Area Published on 06/21/22: Anyone familiar with these parrots that hang around the Tampa Bay Area? Or maybe the better question is, who isn’t familiar? 🦜 If you look up in the trees, or listen for them, they’re hard to miss! They may blend in with the trees [...]

The Friendly Green Parrots around the Tampa Bay Area2022-12-05T20:09:41-05:00

Baby Manatee and Mom in St Petersburg, Venetian Isles | Video

2022-12-13T17:25:04-05:00

Baby Manatee and Mom in St Petersburg, Venetian Isles | Video Published on 04/11/22 (scroll down for video): Yesterday, as we did our normal boat ‘engine flush’, this adult and baby manatee ventured over! I turned off the water as I wasn’t sure this was the healthiest beverage to have with their dinner. Either [...]

Baby Manatee and Mom in St Petersburg, Venetian Isles | Video2022-12-13T17:25:04-05:00

Weedon Island Preserve in Saint Petersburg

2024-09-16T09:53:51-04:00

Weedon Island Preserve in St Pete Published on 02/14/21: If you enjoy nature and haven’t visited the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center in St Pete, certainly add it to your list! While the on-site Cultural/Natural History Center itself is temporarily closed (as of date of this writing), the 3,190 acres of [...]

Weedon Island Preserve in Saint Petersburg2024-09-16T09:53:51-04:00

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach

2022-12-06T14:55:36-05:00

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach - Free Published on 02/02/22: Has anyone been to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach! We don’t normally have two ‘over the bridge’ adventures in such close succession, however this one is cool temperature sensitive, so posting it now. For my Wild Roots giveaway winners from @LovingStPete [...]

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach2022-12-06T14:55:36-05:00

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Completed Major Upgrades | Video

2024-09-16T08:50:24-04:00

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Completed Major Upgrades - Review Video Published on 01/25/21 (Video Below, Filmed When Masks Were Required to Enter - Winter the Dolphin has since passed RIP): Clearwater Marine Aquarium recently finished major upgrades, including an entire new building, so Colt and I decided to check it out! Amy joined on Saturday’s [...]

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Completed Major Upgrades | Video2024-09-16T08:50:24-04:00

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

2024-09-16T08:33:47-04:00

Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater Florida Published on 01/21/21: Apparently, this first picture illustrates why it’s “okay” if our adventures leave mom at home to jam out to 80’s tunes and read. This was her today. 🙃 Ha. But I digress. Onto the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Home to Winter the Dolphin! Clearwater Marine Aquarium [...]

Clearwater Marine Aquarium2024-09-16T08:33:47-04:00

Zoo Tampa Christmas in the Wild

2022-12-06T15:09:07-05:00

Zoo Tampa Christmas in the Wild Published on 12/24/21: If you’re looking for something a bit different, ZooTampa at Lowry Park has “Christmas in the Wild” going on until December 30th. I just confirmed they have ticket availability between Dec 26th-30th. Cost is $29.95, though if you’re a member of the zoo, it’s free. [...]

Zoo Tampa Christmas in the Wild2022-12-06T15:09:07-05:00

Alligators and Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach

2022-12-06T16:41:28-05:00

Alligator & Wildlife Discover Center in Madeira Beach Published on 09/01/21: Working to get back into adventure form! Has been a busy 2 weeks as we adjust to Colt’s school schedule, transition back to the NE area of St. Pete & catch up on home maintenance after being away this summer. Now slowly resuming [...]

Alligators and Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach2022-12-06T16:41:28-05:00

Dolphin Racer Speedboat in Pasadena FL – Dolphin Surfing | Video

2022-12-13T17:25:47-05:00

Dolphin Racer Speedboat in Pasadena FL - Dolphin Surfing | Video Published on 8/23/21 (scroll down for video): Here’s some video from our trip last week aboard Dolphin Racer Speedboat near St Pete Beach. Could have included many more clips of dolphin surfing, jumping, playing, though nothing like seeing it in person. If you [...]

Dolphin Racer Speedboat in Pasadena FL – Dolphin Surfing | Video2022-12-13T17:25:47-05:00
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