Local Zoos and Aquariums
The Gulf Breeze Zoo
Visiting the zoo is an experience in itself… but it also encourages family bonding, animal awareness, and educational opportunities. Come feed a giraffe or ride an express train around the Gorillas! Be sure to catch the Zoo around the holidays for featured events and activities.
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Gulf Shores has many family attractions, including a zoo! Stroll the park, watch an exhibit show and tell, or experience an up-close animal encounter.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Kids and adults alike will love the shows for dolphins, sea lions, penguins, otters, and seals. Check out their animal encounters if you’re looking for an even greater thrill!
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Worth the drive from Pensacola
Georgia Aquarium
This 5-hour drive from Pensacola to Atlanta won’t disappoint! Visitors from all over the world come to see the United States’ largest aquarium.Georgia Aquarium in Downtown Atlanta. Get tickets through Macaroni Kid and save 24%!
Seacrest Wolf Preserve
This rare encounter allows you to come face to face and howl with the wolves. Don’t let this 2- hour drive from Pensacola to Panama City go to waste, reservations for this experience are required!
Crystal River Manatees
Looking for a one-of-a-kind family experience during the holidays? Consider a 5.5-hour drive down to Crystal River to swim and snorkel with the manatees!Swim with Manatees and Tour the River
Humming Star Alpaca
Visit the alpacas and then stroll the gift shop for alpaca merch. This short one-hour drive from Pensacola to Silverhill, Alabama makes for an enjoyable half-day trip.
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Non-Profits
The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida
Whether you’ve found an injured animal that needs rehabilitation, or you’re interested in seeing how animals are doing before their release; stop by during visiting hours for a self-guided tour. Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
Education, Conservation, and Rehabilitation is the goal of this Wildlife refuge in Navarre. Stop by the Education Center and visit the Ambassador Animals on-site!
The Navarre Sea Turtle Conservation Center
If your Navarre beach day was ruined by the rain, retreat to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center for some wildlife education.
Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park
This rescue is a safe haven for parrots and a variety of other birds. Come to feed, interact, and gaze at all of these vibrant birds!
Pensacola Humane Society
Whether you’re forecasting a future pet adoption, or just trying to get a few cat cuddles in, check out the Humane Society to play with the cats, dogs, and rabbits.
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We’d like to thank our Sponsor, Lucky Dog Boutique and Spa for keeping our own animals pampered and clean! Lucky Dog Boutique and Spa is a full-service pet grooming salon. They have been serving the Pace area for over 10 years. The salon features certified groomers who are pet CPR trained, AKC Safety Certified and are members of the National Dog Groomers Association of America. They strive to make your babies beautiful in the safest and most professional environment possible. Their services include complete breed standard grooming, shed-less treatments, bath packages, flea treatments, and even pawdicures!
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