There's only one place in Orlando, Florida where you can venture below the surface of the ocean, get up close and personal with animals, and experience one-of-a-kind aquatic thrills: SeaWorld and Aquatica.

SeaWorld Orlando takes families below the surface and above their expectations, while immersing guests in the mysteries of the sea from up-close animal experiences and unforgettable performances, to the next generation of thrills. “One Ocean” is an all-new Shamu show, bringing to life SeaWorld’s mission of education and conservation in the most powerful way yet. It’s the essence of what guests love about SeaWorld: thrilling entertainment that educates and inspires them to celebrate, connect and care for the world we share.

Immerse yourself in wonder at SeaWorld® Orlando, where the aquatic world comes alive like no place else. Climb aboard and ride the mighty Manta®. Experience the awe-inspiring Shamu® show One Ocean®. Embark on the epic 3D 360 voyage of TurtleTrek®. And see the world through the eyes of a penguin in the thrilling, chilling adventure of Antarctica: Empire of the PenguinTM – new in 2013. There’s an ocean of fun ready to be explored at SeaWorld Orlando.

Get ready for an epic exploration into an icy world like you’ve never seen before. Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, is the most immersive mega-attraction ever created by SeaWorld, and it’s coming to Orlando in spring 2013. Set in the majestic grandeur of the icy South Pole, this exhilarating family ride will glide, slide and transport families to the penguins’ surprising world where they’ll brave a blizzard, be dazzled by ice and lights, and then explore a one-of-a-kind penguin colony in an expanse that brings guests above and below the penguin’s icy world. It’s an awe-inspiring penguin attraction as only SeaWorld could create.

Whether coming face-to-face with Shamu, feeding a sea lion or riding “Manta”, “Kraken” or “Journey to Atlantis,” SeaWorld Orlando helps vacation adventures become lifelong memories. Next you can play side-by-side with the sea at SeaWorld®'s one-of-a-kind water park, Aquatica that blends up-close animal experiences and rides from serene to extreme. Relax amidst lush landscaping and white sand beaches inspired by the South Sea Islands. Or try Aquatica's signature attraction, Dolphin Plunge, which sends riders in clear tubes through a crystal-blue lagoon that is home to black-and-white Commerson's dolphins.

There are over 200 acres of animal encounters awaiting you at SeaWorld!

Purchase your discount tickets for Sea World today to discover all of the fun available!
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Busch Gardens Tampa is a thrilling African safari and a sun-soaked Florida vacation all rolled into one. Experience up-close encounters with wild animals, and explore fascinating attractions based on cultures and legends of far away lands.

Take your family to a place where fun comes naturally, Busch Gardens Tampa. Everyone will enjoy the unparalleled mix of animal encounters, captivating shows and thrilling rides. Venture across the Serengeti and race like a Cheetah aboard Cheetah Hunt. Soar like an eagle, roar like a tiger and discover shared family fun.

A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring nearly 3,000 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens Tampa provides unrivaled excitement for guests of every age.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay combines world-class thrill rides, Broadway-style live entertainment and one of North America’s largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. Experience our newest breed of speed! This new mega-attraction brings guests face-to-face with the world’s fastest land animals in Cheetah Run, then invites them to join nature's most agile predator as it races across the Serengeti on Cheetah Hunt – a one-of-a-kind launch coaster.

Busch Gardens Rides:

• Cheetah Hunt


• Congo River Rapids


• Gwazi


• Kumba


• Montu


• Rhino Rally


• Sand Serpent


• Scorpion


• Serengeti Railway


• Sheikra


• Stanley Falls


• Tanganyika Tidal Wave

Your Orlando vacation is not complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Just 45 minutes from popular Orlando attractions and theme parks is NASA's launch headquarters, the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet a veteran astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch.

Experience more on your vacation to Orlando with a daytrip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where the sky isn't the limit: it's just the beginning.

Now open is the all-new Angry Birds Space Encounter! Guests will begin their journey by entering an Angry Birds wormhole, where they will have the opportunity to experience exhibits including:

• Create Your Own Angry Bird
• Angry Birds Sliding Puzzle
• Slingshot Target Game
• Danger Zone Mirror Maze
• Red Planet Laser Challenge

Real Florida...as Real as it Gets!

Jungle Adventures, "A Real Florida Animal Park," is the natural habitat jungle home of our famous 200 foot long roadside wonder, Swampy, the World's Largest Alligator. Come and experience Live Guided Wildlife Encounters with Rare Florida Panthers, Black Bears, Wolves, White-Tailed Deer, Tropical Birds, Reptiles and Mammals. Take a Jungle Swamp Cruise and be surrounded by more than 200 Alligators. They'll come chompin' and you'll come stompin' to our Gator Jamboree Feeding.

See how Spanish Conquistadores lived in the 16th Century at our Replica Spanish Fort and go on a Live Guided Exploration of our Native American Indian Village Replica.

It's all so close to civilization...yet still a world apart.
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Florida EcoSafaris features eco-adventures for the whole family:

Zipline Safari: Prepare yourself for a brand new tree-top nature tour like none other. This thrilling Zipline experience, the first and only of its kind in Florida, allows you the perfect aerial vantage point to learn about Florida’s diverse ecosystems on a one-of-a-kind adventure. Along the two and a half hour journey, you’ll soar through the tree tops, 55 feet off the ground, and make your way across sky-bridges while learning about Florida’s natural flora and fauna from your expert guide. Brace yourself for the sensation of flight as you Zipline smoothly through Pine Flatwoods and over wetlands and prairie, home to native Florida wildlife including alligators, black bears, white tail deer and the endangered Florida Panther, all at speeds up to 25 miles per hour!

Horseback Safari: Forever Florida boasts some of the best horseback riding in Central Florida. The historic trails were first traveled on horseback by Native Americans back in the 1500’s. Enjoy two hours of scenic riding through the 4700 acre Forever Florida wildlife conservation area through 7 different Florida ecosystems. Your adventure even includes a trip through the headwaters of Bull Creek and a relaxing stop at a beautiful boardwalk in the middle of Florida’s wilderness. Your expert guide is there to help you find your way to the best spots and to make sure you don’t miss a single opportunity to spot wildlife. Horses are personally matched to each individual’s personality and level of riding experience so first-timers are welcome.

Coach Safari: Get ready for your wild Florida adventure. Enjoy a two-hour journey into the real Florida beginning with a trip through a picturesque Florida ranch, featuring a living museum of Spanish Colonial Cattle and Florida’s unique Cracker Horses. Your eco-safari will take you on an adventure deep into the 4700 acre Forever Florida wildlife conservation area preserved just as nature intended. This pristine site boasts 9 distinct Florida ecosystems and an endless array of natural flora and fauna including alligators, black bears, white-tail deer and nearly two hundred species of birds. Your expert guide will get you up-close to everything as you make your way over land and water onboard our special open-air safari coaches, elevated 5 feet off the ground for a fantastic view of everything.)