Ready for a wild holiday season like no other? Wild Florida is the ideal destination for unforgettable gifts for animal lovers! With unique experiences and delightful keepsakes, there’s something for every animal enthusiast that will make your visit truly memorable.
1. Cruise Across a Drive-Thru Safari
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of adventure at Wild Florida's Drive-thru Safari Park. While some road trips take you across the country, but this one will take you across continents! Embark on the wildest car ride as you navigate gravel paths and discover over 150 native and exotic animals roaming freely. It’s the perfect family-friendly experience for you and your loved ones.
2. Explore a Gator Park
Discover the untamed wonders of nature at Wild Florida's Gator Park—a unique experience waiting for you. With over 200 native and exotic animals, including lemurs, bobcats, and alligators, there’s something for everyone in your family. Your kids will love meeting our friendly goats at the Petting Zoo, and you can enjoy birdwatching while exploring the Hawk Swamp. Plus, entry is free with your admission to the Drive-Thru Safari Park or an airboat ride for a full day of adventure! This is a great addition to any holiday gift for the family, blending fun and nature in one unforgettable outing.
3. Ride an Airboat across a Florida Swamp
Experience the thrill of airboat rides at Wild Florida as you glide through the headwaters of the Florida Everglades! Great for families, these fun tours offer you a unique opportunity to see native wildlife up close, including alligators and wading birds. Not only will you and your family enjoy breathtaking views of Florida’s ecosystem, but you’ll also learn fascinating facts about its unique wildlife and environment.
4. Cuddle a Sloth
Get ready for your heart to melt during your VIP Sloth Encounter at Wild Florida! For 30 minutes, you can hold and feed our adorable two-toed sloths, experiencing their unique personalities up close. This unforgettable adventure creates cherished memories, all while supporting vital conservation efforts to protect these beloved creatures and their habitats.
5. Paint with a Giraffe
Unleash your inner artist with the Giraffe Painting Experience, where one of our tallest residents will help you create art on a blank canvas! In this one-of-a-kind encounter, you’ll have the chance to feed and touch the giraffe, with part of the proceeds going to conservation efforts to protect these majestic animals.
6. Pet a Capybara
You’ve seen them take over the internet, but now it’s your turn to meet them in real life through our Capybara animal encounter! Enjoy an unforgettable interaction by petting and feeding these gentle giants, known for their friendly nature and sociable demeanor. This is an amazing gift for all animal lovers!
7. Train Like a Gator Expert
For the thrill seekers in the family, the Albino Gator Training Encounter puts you face to face with Florida’s most fearsome creature: the American alligator. Say hello to Blizzard and Snowflake, two rare albino American alligators bringing some frosty flair to your holiday season! With fewer than 20 albino gators worldwide, meeting these amazing creatures is truly a one-of-a-kind holiday gift. Learn to use verbal cues with our trainer, rewarding these unique creatures with their favorite snacks.
8. Hold Hands with a Lemur
Step into the Ring-tailed Lemur Encounter at Wild Florida, where you can interact with these playful creatures. Get up close with our lemurs as you feed them and maybe even hold hands with their tiny, furry fingers. This unforgettable experience promises fun and connection with one of nature's most charming species!
9. Adopt Your Favorite Animal
Adopt your favorite animal at Wild Florida! Choose from sloths, alligators, lemurs, and more. Depending on the adoption level, your adoption includes a Certificate of Adoption, a stuffed animal, and exclusive encounters with certain species. Best of all, your adoption directly supports the care and well-being of the animals at Wild Florida. Adopt your favorite Wild Florida animal and make a difference in their care!
10. Snag a Stuffed Animal
Wish you could take home our adorable animals? Now you can—well, sort of! Discover cuddly stuffed animals at our gift shop. They make an amazing stocking stuffer and remind you of the amazing animals you met at Wild Florida. Take home a piece of your family adventure!
11. Savor Local Honey
Savor the delightful taste of local honey from Wild Florida’s own apiary! This unique gift, perfect for teas, cooking, and natural remedies, is conveniently located at the check-out counter in the gift shop. Treat yourself or someone special to this all-natural, locally sourced gift!
12. Adventure All Year Long with a Wild Florida Annual Pass
For the ultimate holiday gift for animal lovers, give a gift that lasts all year long! Experience Wild Florida like no other with our Wildest Deal Ever! From November 29 to December 6, 2024, purchase the Annual Pass for unlimited access to the Drive-thru Safari and Gator Park. Enjoy exclusive discounts and unforgettable family adventures all year long.
From unique encounters to family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy and cherish. Whether you're petting a capybara, holding hands with a lemur, or exploring the safari, Wild Florida offers unforgettable memories wrapped in wildlife wonder. Visit us and discover the perfect gift that brings the wild closer to home!
