Animal encounters for a toddler

voicon · 22 Jun 19, 04:36 PM

Hi All

Going in August with a 19 month old who loves animals, what zoo's or animal encounters would you recommend?

Will book Gatorland...

We have a car.

Thanks

Karl

Simon & Suzann · 22 Jun 19, 06:27 PM

Wild Florida is a great day out. Bit of a drive (45 -60 mins approx depends where u stay) but we have been a few times and really enjoyed.

voicon · 22 Jun 19, 06:39 PM

Thanks, looks like he will love that

Sofiamouse · 22 Jun 19, 07:07 PM

Hi,
Busch Gardens has birds to feed and animals there, plus a nice little toddler ride area, also water play area so take change of clothes etc. They also have Seseame Street show/meet and greet. Our daughter was 18 months when we went and loved it all.

Simon & Suzann · 22 Jun 19, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by voicon

Thanks, looks like he will love that

Great, I'm glad u like the look of it. They have airboat rides too. We had a 2yr old in our group last year and she was fine on it.

They got a little petting zoo bit with goats, giant tortoises, llamas etc as well as all the other animals.
The shows are really good too esp the up close one. Big lizard thing decided to take a massive pee right in the middle of being shown around which was hilarious except for the ones getting the extra close display lol.

And the Sloth!

We have food and ice cream there as very good value for money. They also do good photo package and u get to hold a small croc for one of the photos even if u don't have the pics.

voicon · 22 Jun 19, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Sofiamouse

Hi,
Busch Gardens has birds to feed and animals there, plus a nice little toddler ride area, also water play area so take change of clothes etc. They also have Seseame Street show/meet and greet. Our daughter was 18 months when we went and loved it all.

Thanks, I have been to Busch Gardens but not for about 7 years, I'll add it to the list