Sarasota Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 31) S A R A S O TA S A R A S O TA FPO Mote Aquarium Explore the secrets of the sea with touch pools, shark, dolphin, manatee and sea turtle exhibits and over 100 other species of marine life. Viewable working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. Myakka Wildlife Tours Take a ride on the wild side. Myakka Wildlife Tours guides you through Sarasota’s largest attraction, a 29,000-acre wildlife park. Climb aboard the world’s largest covered airboat, the “Gator Gal,” or the “Myakka Maiden,” for a close-up, educational view of the area’s natural flora, birds and alligators. Open daily. Cash or traveler’s checks only. Myakka Wildlife Tours (800) 691-MOTE, (941) 388-4441 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota www.mote.org (941) 365-0100 9 miles east of I-75 (Exit 205) on S.R. 72, Sarasota www.myakkariver.org Reader Response 9 Reader Response 11 ATTRACTIONS S A R A S O TA S A R A S O TA Photo: Stephen LeBlanc Sarasota Jungle Gardens The area’s only “ZOOlogical” gardens. Home to more than 70 species of animals, birds and reptiles and thousands of exotic and native plants. The gardens are a natural wonder and a visual delight. Five exciting and educational shows presented twice daily to thrill and challenge your senses. Sarasota Opera The Sarasota Opera House reopens after a $20 million renovation on March 1, 2008. Running through April 13, 2008 operas include Verdi’s Rigoletto and I due Foscari, Puccini’s La rondine and Mozart’s Così fan tutte with international soloists and real-time English translations projected above the stage. (877) 861-6547 (941) 355-5305 3701 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota www.sarasotajunglegardens.com Reader Response 12 (888) OPERA-12 (941) 366-8450 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota www.sarasotaopera.org Reader Response 13 www.sarasotafl.org 31 http://www.mote.org http://www.myakkariver.org http://www.myakkariver.org http://www.mote.org http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com http://www.sarasotaopera.org http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com http://www.sarasotaopera.org http://www.sarasotafl.org
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