Fort Lauderdale 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 47) Nature & Adventure Anne Kolb Nature Center & West Lake Park Canoe Marina Experience the 1,500-acre mangrove estuary minutes from the beach. Wildlife viewing areas, exhibit hall, observation tower. Nature, canoe and bicycle trails. Intracoastal Waterway fishing pier. Fees vary. Rentals daily 9am-5pm. 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, (954) 926-2480. (I-14) Billie Swamp Safari Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. Explore the Everglades – the land of the Seminole Indians. Open daily 8:30am-6pm. Swamp Buggy Eco-Tours daily $25 per adult. Airboat Rides daily $15. Snake and Alligator Shows and Swamp Critter Shows daily $8. Day and overnight packages available. Exclusive Tours offered. (800) 949-6101. www.seminoletribe.com/safari (A-9) Broward County Parks Seventeen regional parks, including Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Markham Park in Sunrise and Ski Rixen at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, (954) 357-8100. www.broward.org/parks Buehler Planetarium & Observatory Explorations through all of space. Enjoy programs that explore the wonders of the universe. Call (954) 201-6681 for show information. Admission $2-$6. Broward Community College, Central Campus, 3501 S.W. Davie Rd., Davie. www.Iloveplanets.com (F-12) Butterfly World/ Tradewinds Park Thousands of live, rainbow-hued butterflies dwell in ten acres of waterfalls, orchids, roses and tropical gardens that are also home to fish, birds, hummingbirds, lorikeet, insectarium, live bug zoo and outdoor café. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm (admission closes 4pm). Adults $21.95, children (3-11) $16.95, under 3 free. Butterfly Garden Workshops held every month. Check website for details. 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, (954) 977-4400. www.butterflyworld.com (H-3) Everglades Day Safari All-day eco-tour into the majestic Everglades. Safaris include an airboat ride, nature walk, nature drive, lunch and a cruise in the mangroves of the 10,000 Islands. Adults $140, under 12 $104. Call for reservations. (800) 472-3069. www.ecosafari.com Everglades Holiday Park - Airboat Tours One-hour narrated airboat tour through the Florida Everglades. Gator show after tour. Daily 9am-5pm. 21940 Griffin Rd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 434-8111. www.evergladesholidaypark.com (A-13) Flamingo Gardens and Wray Botanical Collection Connect with nature in 60-acre botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary. Rare, exotic and native plants, 200-year-old oak hammock, naturalized wetlands, tropical flowering tree walk. Historic Wray home, bird of prey center and free flight walk-through aviary plus flamingos and Florida panthers. Open daily 9:30am-5:30pm (closed Mondays June - Sept. 30). Adults $17, children ages $8.50. 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, (954) 473-2955. www.flamingogardens.org (B-11) International Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum Galleries, marina and wetlands. Virtual fishing and live alligators. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm. Adults $6, seniors $5, children $5. 300 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, (954) 924-4370. www.igfa.org (H-13) Sawgrass Recreation Park Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Everglades. Hold an alligator in the reptile exhibit or see a Florida panther in the Exotic Wildlife Exhibit. Group rates, ample bus parking, private tours and nighttime airboat tours. Boat rentals, fishing guides, and tackle and bait available. Adults $19.50, children 4-12 years $10, under 4 free. I-75 to exit 23 (Highway 27), 2 miles north, (888) 424-7262. www.evergladestours.com (A-9) Advertiser go natural visit sunny.org/nature 11 http://www.discoverycruiseline.com http://www.imperialmajesty.com http://www.seaxp.com http://www.go-airportshuttle.com http://www.discoverycruiseline.com http://www.imperialmajesty.com http://www.go-airportshuttle.com http://www.seaxp.com http://www.seminoletribe.com/safari http://www.seminoletribe.com/safari http://www.parrotislandscuba.com http://www.scubafortlauderdale.com http://www.fishheadquarters.com http://www.fishheadquarters.com http://www.parrotislandscuba.com http://www.scubafortlauderdale.com
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