10 Wild Places In Florida Where Animal Lovers Should Go

ZWF is the perfect place for anyone who has ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with zoo animals. It's definitely more expensive than most zoos, but most guests agree it's worth it for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. It's currently the number one attraction in Miami on TripAdvisor.

The Florida Aquarium in Downtown Tampa has tons of fascinating exhibits and shows, and some guests can even pet a penguin or swim with sharks!

Brevard Zoo is a small zoo in Melbourne, that's big on creativity and fun. The zoo features a rhino encounter, treetop trek, and a zip line adventure. Plus, Brevard is the only zoo in the country where you can take a kayak adventure around an exhibit.

Opening in 1893, this park is one of the oldest running attractions in Florida. Come see tons of reptiles and exotic birds, and even zip line over the alligators!

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, in the Keys is a great place to see adorable sea turtles for a good cause. Reservations are recommended.

At this wildlife sanctuary in Jacksonville, guests can take daytime tours or nighttime feeding tours and check out all kinds of big cats in action.

Editor's Note: Monkey Jungle is temporarily closed.

The whole family will love this Miami, attraction "where humans are caged and monkeys run wild" in a rainforest setting.

Gatorland in Orlando is another awesome park where visitors can view thousands Florida's famous reptiles. Through August Florida Residents can get half off admission.

Editor's Note: Chantilly Ridge Alpaca Farm is permanently closed.

At this unique farm in Port Orange, guests will fall in love with these gentle and adorable animals and can purchase some super-soft gifts.

Take a trip back to to Old Florida at this ranch on the Kissimmee River. Horseback riding, airboat rides, wildlife viewing, and a Saturday Night Rodeo will make this a vacation to remember.