FLORIDA ZOOS AND GARDENS FOR HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

Check out each section to find Florida’s best zoos, animal sanctuaries, nature centers, and gardens. Field trips to places like these can make your homeschool lessons so much more engaging and meaningful. We’ve also included some fun questions to help spark great discussions during your visits. Happy homeschooling!

Tampa Bay Zoos and Gardens

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

  • Address: 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
  • Phone: (813) 935-8552
  • Website: zootampa.org

The Florida Aquarium

  • Address: 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: (813) 273-4000
  • Website: flaquarium.org

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Close-up of a chimpanzee in a zoo with a green, natural background.

Jacksonville Zoos and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

  • Address: 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
  • Phone: (904) 757-4463
  • Website: jacksonvillezoo.org

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Address: 1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
  • Phone: (904) 757-3603
  • Website: cattyshack.org

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Close-up of a sea lion resting on rocks beside an egret at Orlando Zoo.

Orlando Area Zoos and Gardens

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

  • Address: 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771
  • Phone: (407) 323-4450
  • Website: centralfloridazoo.org

Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge & Education Center

  • Address: 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Rd., Orlando, FL 32832
  • Phone: (407) 568-5138
  • Website: btnwildlife.org

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A stunning group of pink flamingos gather by a serene pond in their natural habitat, showcasing wildlife beauty.

Palm Beach Area Zoos and Gardens

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

  • Address: 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
  • Phone: (561) 627-8280
  • Website: marinelife.org

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Nature Center

  • Address: 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
  • Phone: (561) 624-6950
  • Website: floridastateparks.org

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Miami Dade Area Zoos and Gardens

Zoo Miami

  • Address: 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177
  • Phone: (305) 251-0400
  • Website: zoomiami.org

Monkey Jungle

  • Address: 14805 SW 216th St, Miami, FL 33170
  • Phone: (305) 235-1611
  • Website: monkeyjungle.com

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Cute baby monkey enjoying a vegetable snack, showcasing playful wildlife behavior in a zoo.

Broward Area Zoos and Gardens

Flamingo Gardens

  • Address: 3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33330
  • Phone: (954) 473-2955
  • Website: flamingogardens.org

Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital

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Close-up of a colorful Scarlet Macaw perched outdoors, showcasing vivid feathers.

Naples Area Zoos and Gardens

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

  • Address: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd N, Naples, FL 34102
  • Phone: (239) 262-5409
  • Website: napleszoo.org

NGALA® Wildlife Preserve

  • Address: 1060 Collier Center Way, Naples, FL 34110
  • Phone: (239) 353-3572
  • Website: ngala.net

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Into the Zoo

Tallahassee Area Zoos and Gardens

Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary

North Florida Wildlife Center

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