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This small, local zoo lets you get nice and close to the 500+ animals that live there – including lions, monkeys, and bears. One of the greatest things about “the little zoo that could,” as it’s referred to by the locals, is the opportunity to meet and greet some of the animals. Kids can cuddle a baby kangaroo, take a selfie with a lemur, or pay a visit to Sid and Sylvia, the resident sloths! There’s plenty to learn and explore. Plan on taking a few hours to visit all of the educational and interactive exhibits.
Visit WebsiteJust off Gulf Beach Highway, this unique kids playground is a great place to stop after a day at the Naval Museum. The Perdido Kids Park is a child’s dream – an intricate maze of wooden playgrounds and forts including a lighthouse, play Blue Angels planes, swings, and slides.
Visit WebsiteLet imagination run wild. Kids become pilots at the National Naval Aviation Museum. This hands-on museum is one of the world’s largest air and space museums, with over 4,000 artifacts and 150 restored aircraft. Your family will be treated to an immersive experience into the world of aviation with interactive cockpits, flight simulators, an IMAX theater, and photo opportunity with real Blue Angels aircraft. As the museum shares a home with the United States Navy’s Blue Angels squadron, you may even get the chance to watch the planes perform practice demonstrations! Access the museum from Blue Angels Parkway. As it’s located on a military base, be sure to bring along IDs for anyone over 16.
Visit WebsiteTake a break from the beach at one of the best water parks on the Gulf Coast. Waterville USA is home to 20 acres of water rides and amusement park attractions. Start the day splashing down 17 water slides, floating the lazy river and bouncing in the wave pool. Layout in the sun to dry off before hopping on the roller coaster, zipping around in go-karts or challenging your family to mini-golf. The park fills up in the afternoons, so we recommend arriving at park opening to get a few hours in with minimal crowds.
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