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!

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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

Dolphin Racer Speedboat St Pete Beach Review

2022-12-06T16:49:34-05:00

Dolphin Racer Speedboat - Dolphin Tour! Published on 08/20/21: Dolphin Racer was a blast! First, we have two pairs of tickets for two lucky followers to watch dolphins wake surf! To enter, simply comment on Facebook or Instagram (@LovingStPete) with your favorite local water activity! We would also love if you tagged who you [...]

Dolphin Racer Speedboat St Pete Beach Review2022-12-06T16:49:34-05:00

Boca Ciega Park in Seminole Florida

2022-12-06T16:54:08-05:00

Boca Ciega Park in Seminole, Just North of St Pete Published on 08/13/21: After a memorable summer, we’re now working to blend our ‘adventure’ schedule into the school routine, thus slow on posting. One of the easiest afterschool adventures has been to visit the local nature parks. We’re fortunate that #PinellasCounty has so many [...]

Boca Ciega Park in Seminole Florida2022-12-06T16:54:08-05:00

McGough Park aka The Narrows in Largo Florida

2022-12-06T17:12:23-05:00

McGough Nature Park aka The Narrows and Turtle Park Published on 07/28/21: Ziplining with an owl in Pinellas County? Sounds like something my wife might dream up. She loves anything to do with animals, so far as even working the land animal show at SeaWorld Orlando years ago. In this case however, Colt and [...]

McGough Park aka The Narrows in Largo Florida2022-12-06T17:12:23-05:00

Smuggler’s Cove Adventure Golf in Madeira Beach

2022-12-06T17:42:42-05:00

Smuggler’s Cove Mini Golf in Madeira Beach Published on 07/25/21: Do you call it Goofy Golf or Mini Golf? Well, either way, this is one of Colt’s favorite activities and living on the beach side has certainly provided us more opportunities w/ two courses nearby. And to be clear, we don’t post about every [...]

Smuggler’s Cove Adventure Golf in Madeira Beach2022-12-06T17:42:42-05:00

Rainbow River Tubing and Springs Daytrip to Dunnellon

2022-12-06T18:16:09-05:00

Rainbow River and Springs Daytrip - Tubing Published on 06/24/21: When friends ask if you can join them on a float down the Rainbow River, say “YES!”, as we did on Sunday. While it’s a 2 hr drive from St. Pete, we’re talking about a Registered National Landmark, Aquatic Preserve and an “Outstanding Florida [...]

Rainbow River Tubing and Springs Daytrip to Dunnellon2022-12-06T18:16:09-05:00

Medieval Times in Orlando is Unique and Fun for the Family

2022-12-06T18:54:43-05:00

Medieval Times a Unique Day Trip for Entire Family Published on 06/18/21: As you know, we occasionally explore activities up to 2 hrs away through our #LovingStPeteDayTrips series. With a 6 yr old who’s enthralled by Ninjago and other ‘warrior’ shows, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Kissimmee seemed like a solid fit for [...]

Medieval Times in Orlando is Unique and Fun for the Family2022-12-06T18:54:43-05:00

Lake Seminole Park is Just North of St Petersburg

2022-12-06T18:59:17-05:00

Lake Seminole Park in Seminole FL - Just North of St Pete Published on 06/13/21: A number of followers highly recommended Lake Seminole Park, so of course we checked it out! This particular park is huge, with many possibilities for the entire family. I’m talking 250 acres, several ponds, a lake, trails, 13 covered [...]

Lake Seminole Park is Just North of St Petersburg2022-12-06T18:59:17-05:00
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