Kid Friendly Attractions in Florida Keys

The islands of the Florida Keys are all about the water, great outdoors, nature and wildlife. When it's time to let the kids run loose, it's time for {0}'s family-friendly attractions. These attractions are truly fun for the whole family. You might just reconnect with your own inner child - or at least {0}'s spirit of youth.

Not only can kids cruise the coral reefs on SNUBA, or interact with sea turtles, parrots, pelicans, dolphins or sea lions in the Keys, but one special place that won a place in our hearts and on the top ten list is the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm, situated at the county's detention center just outside Key West.

Strange combination you say? Nearly 300 domestic and exotic animals either abandoned, confiscated or donated have found refuge at the farm, including a tiny key deer named Tina, who at about 10 weeks old was accidentally struck by a car on Big Pine Key. At the farm, the animals are cared for and loved by a contingent of the detention center's trustees who are screened and classified as being "safe" to work outside the detention center and interact with the public. The Sheriff's Animal Farm is open to the public without charge, from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Holidays such as Easter and Christmas allow for special occasions at the farm, perfect for a family to drop in and pet a furry friend.

Dolphin Research Center

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58901 Overseas Highway

Meet dolphins and sea lions during educational programs...
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Turtle Hospital

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2396 Overseas Highway

Only licensed vet turtle hospital in the world; educational tours...
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Theater of the Sea

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84721 Overseas Highway

World's 2nd oldest marine park; dolphins, sea lions, parrots...
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John Pennekamp Visitor Center / Museum

P.O. Box 487

The large visitor center / museum complex is a wonderful way to orient yourself to the many water-related activities at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park...
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Sombrero Beach

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End of Sombrero Beach Road
Mile Marker 50

Palm-lined, remote beach, with clear waters, near Seven-Mile Bridge...
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Robbie's Marina

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77-5 Overseas Highway

Tourist-y but fun marina with eco-tours and local art...
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Florida Keys Children's Museum

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5550 Overseas Highway
MM 50.5 Bayside

Located inside Crane Point Hammock, one of the Florida Keys' most unique and interesting nature museums...
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SNUBA

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Dive Duck Key
61 Hawks Cay Blvd., MM 61

Rapidly growing in popularity, Snuba blends the simplicity of snorkeling and the excitement and freedom of scuba diving to create a way for people of all ages to explore the underwater world of the Florida Keys...
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Key West Aquarium

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1 Whitehead Street
At Mallory Sq

Touch a sea anemone...
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The Sheriff's Animal Farm

Stock Island Detention Center
Off College Road

Farm animal petting zoo...
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