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A World of Orchids

Come and enjoy the beauty of exquisite flowering orchids from around the globe on display daily in a climate-controlled indoor tropical garden. Koi fish, African chameleons, Indonesian squirrels, exotic birds, and poison arrow frogs add to the rain forest atmosphere. Outdoor gardens feature a nature walk, a rose garden, and fancy pigeons. Rental areas for weddings and other functions available.

Prices
* Free

Hours and Other Visitor Information
Call for information: (407) 396-1887; fax: (407) 396-4177.
Address: 2501 Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Website: www.aworldoforchids.com

Airboat Rentals You-Drive

Boats are designed for individual families and small groups. Won't frighten away birds, swamp animals, and alligators. Beautiful natural Cypress area.

Prices
* Airboats $30.00 an hour (4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children)
* Canoes $7.00/hour (seat 2)
* Electric Boats $25.00 an hour (seats 6)

Hours and Other Visitor Information
Call for hours of operation and other information: (407) 847-3672; fax: (407) 870-9494.
Address: 4266 W. Highway 192, Kissimmee, FL. 34746
Web: www.airboatrentals.com

Aquatic Wonders Tours, Inc.

Interactive two-hour and half-day riverboat nature tours on legendary Lake Tohopekaliga. Enjoy family fishing, bird watching, romantic sunsets or gator safaris. USCG licensed. Half-day fishing trips available.

Prices
* From $21.00 adult

Hours and Other Visitor Information
Call for hours of operation and other information: (407) 846-2814
Address: 101 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL. 34741.
Web: www.Florida-Nature.com

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides East and West

Florida's best scenic airboat tour in the Central Florida Everglades. Look for area wildlife in their natural habitats. U.S. Coastguard approved. Southern style restaurant, giftshop. Covered shelters for parties and tour groups.

Prices
* $18.95 adult, $14.95 children (3-12).

Hours and Other Visitor Information
Call for hours of operation and other information: (407) 344-9550; fax: (407)348-0107
Address East: 3702 Big Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL. 34744.
West: 2001 Southport Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746
Visit our site: www.bcairboats.com

Green Meadows Petting Farm

Green Meadows Farm is an educational learning experience for people of all ages. A two-hour guided tour features more than 300 farm animals, pony rides, tractor-drawn hayride, farm train ride and picnic area available.

Prices
* $19.00 adult and children, children 3 and under free; $16.00 senior (55+).
* $17.00 Florida residents/children under 3 free.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
Daily 9:30am to 4:00pm. To verify hours and other information call (407) 846-0770; fax: (407) 870-8644.
Address: 1368 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34758.
Website: www.greenmeadowsfarm.com

"Horse World" Riding Stables

Horseback riding on beautiful wooded trails for the beginner, intermediate or advanced rider. Fishing pond and picnic facilities available.

Prices
* Starting at $39.00 adult, $16.95 children (age 5 and under, weighing less than 40 pounds, riding with adult). Call for reservations or visit our website.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm. To verify hours and other information call (407) 847-4343; fax: (407) 847-8790;
Address: 3705 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34758.
Email: lwheeler48@earthlink.net
Website: www.horseworldstables.com

Kissimmee Waterway

Welcome to the Kissimmee Waterway, one of the most beautiful and exciting recreation areas in the state. Whether beginning in the headwaters of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Lake Okeechobee, or any place in between, you are bound to witness some of Florida's most spectacular natural areas. Fishermen will enjoy casting in the Kissimmee River and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes because native Florida species are well represented throughout the waterway. Lakes Kissimmee and Tohopekaliga rank among Florida's top 10 bass lakes, and Lake Okeechobee has a worldwide reputation as a prime bass producer.

For further information contact the following offices or agencies:

South Florida Water Management District
1756 Orlando Central Parkway
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 858-6100

Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
600 Thacker Avenue, Suite A-1
Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 846-5304

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

Free guided winery tour and wine tasting at Florida's largest award-winning winery. Gift shop, picnic area, special events. Bus & RV parking. Groups welcome.

Prices
* Free.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
10:30 - 1pm daily. To verify hours, and other information call:
(352) 394-8627; US (800) 768-9463; fax (352) 394-7490.
Address: 19239 US 27 North, Clermont, FL 34711.
Website: www.lakeridgewinery.com

Luke's Grove

Walk-through narrated tour of grove and packing house with whole fruit samples from as many as 20 varieties. Gift fruit shipping available.

Prices
* Call for tour pricing.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
November through April.
To verify prices, hours and other information call
(407) 892-5090.
Address: 3945 Crosley Ave., St. Cloud, FL 34772.

Osceola County Historical Society and Pioneer Enrichment Center

Repository of Osceola County history, genealogy, and library. Center includes an 1899 Cracker House, 1900 General Store, museum of pioneer artifacts, 8 acre nature preserve, picnic areas under 100 year-old oak trees.

Prices
* Call for pricing information.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
To verify hours and other information call (407) 396-8644.
Address: 750 N. Bass Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746.

Osceola County Schools Environmental Study Center

Environmental study center.
Experience the beauty of Florida. Many exhibits of native plants and animals on three native trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities.

Prices
* Free.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
To verify hours and other information call (407) 870-0551.
Address: 4300 Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34758.

Reptile World Serpentarium

See the handling of cobras and other poisonous snakes for the collection of venom. Features clean indoor exhibits of over 60 species of the reptile kingdom.

Prices
* $5.50 adult, $4.50 children.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
To verify hours and other information call (407) 892-6905.
Address: 5705 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway., Kissimmee, FL 34771.

Saddle Rack Country Tour

100-mile vehicle tour takes you off the beaten path through the heart of Old Florida. Native guide, ranch lands, and historical sites. Dinner included.

Prices
Call for pricing information.

Hours/Information
By appointment.
Call: (407) 847-5364
Address: 811 W. Verona St., Kissimmee, FL 34741.

Adventures in Florida

Day trips to natural Florida daily. Includes river cruises, nature trails, airboat rides, canoe trips, historic tours, indian mounds, horseback riding, fishing, snorkling, cookouts, birding, and wildlife discovery.

Prices
* Affected by tour length and sunset.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
To verify hours and other information call
(407) 331-0991
Address: Lake Center Ste. 110, 1250 S. Hwy. 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750.
Website:

Funday Discovery Tours

Guided Eco-Day tours for groups only. Nature and wildlife adventures, over 20 different tour options including: lunch with dolphins, river cruises, airboats, dude ranch and manatee tours.

Prices, Hours and Other Visitor Information
To verify prices, hours, and other information call
(407) 725-0796; US: (800)224-9809; fax: (407) 724-0736.
Address: 1905 South Atlantic Street, Suite #325, Melbourne, FL 32951
Visit our site: www.fundaytours.com

Gatorland

The Alligator Capital of the World is a unique natural setting for private evening functions, private events and vacationing families.

Prices
* $17.95 adult, $8.95 juniors (3-12)

Hours and Other Visitor Information
Opens 9am daily. To verify hours and other information call
(407) 855-5496; US/CAN (800) 393-JAWS; fax: (407) 240-9389.
Address: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837.
Website: www.gatorland.com

Heritage Lake Tours

Narrated trip through Dora Canal viewing alligators, birds, turtles, and other wildlife aboard a covered pontoon boat.

Prices
* $12.50

Hours and Other Visitor Information
To verify hours and other information call (352) 343-4337.
Address: Palm Gardens Highway 441, Tavares, FL 32778.

The Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve

Search for wildflowers under the majestic longleaf pines. Hike through a hammock of live oaks draped with Spanish moss. Discover the tracks of bobcat and white-tailed deer. Listen to the sound of waves gently lapping on the shoreline of Lake Russell.

Recreational Activities
Bird Watching
Self-guided interpretive nature trail
2 1/2 and 4 1/2 mile hiking trails
Exhibits
Trail walk with an interpretive guide on select Saturdays at 9:30 am (call for schedule)
Guided buggy ride observing longleaf pines and wetlands on Sundays at 1:30 pm (and select Saturdays - please call for schedule)

Prices
Hikings and exhibits: $3.00 adult, $2.00 child (6-17).

Hours and Information
Open daily 9:00 am-5:00 pm (closed major holidays)
(407) 935-0002; fax: (407)935-0005.
Address: 2700 Scrub Jay Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34759
Website: www.tnc.org

Silver Springs

Silver Springs is a nature theme park featuring glass bottom boats, World of Bears, Panther Prowl, headline concerts, live animal shows and much more.

Prices
* Call for pricing information.

Hours and Other Visitor Information
To verify prices, hours, and other information call (352) 236-2121;
US (800) 234-7458; fax (352) 236-1732.
Address: 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, FL 34488
Website: http://www.silversprings.com