Nature Centers & Parks

Relax And Recharge

Pinellas County’s natural assets rank among the most beautiful in the state. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and find inspiration by visiting the area’s many gorgeous parks and beaches.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) offers an immersive look into the world of marine life and marine life rescue at their working marine rescue center. Dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, conservation, rescue, rehabilitation and release, CMA offers more than a typical aquarium experience. Guests join boat tours, enjoy daily presentations, and participate in educational programs and animal care experiences.

cmaquarium.org

727-441-1790

Florida Botanical Gardens

The Florida Botanical Gardens is an oasis of greenery that inspires and educates visitors by showcasing flora, fauna, and natural resources in peaceful surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques. The garden features numerous pieces of art, from bench mosaics and musical instruments to a mural water fountain sculpture as well as comfortable themed garden spaces.

flbotanicalgardens.org

727-582-2117

Seaside Seabird Sanctuary

This 1.5-acre beachfront sanctuary is staffed by professionals and volunteers who rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned birds. An onsite avian hospital is equipped with emergency facilities, a surgical center, injury recovery areas, and an outdoor recuperation area. There are habitats for birds with injuries that prevent them from surviving in the wild and an educational center to share information about wild birds, their natural habitat, and avian medicine and rehabilitation.

seasideseabirdsanctuary.org

727-391-6211

Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation

The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteerrun organization providing a home to over 100 residents. Whether coming to the sanctuary after retiring from the laboratory or film industries, or no longer able to be cared for as private pets, the sanctuary provides a forever home for them. Relying on donations, the sanctuary continues to focus on how one person can make a difference ia child’s, a senior’s or an animal’s life.

spsfi.org

727-943-5897

Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens is one of the nation’s first roadside attractions, combining a historic Florida experience with a lush tropical experience. The garden atmosphere is peaceful and visitors take winding walkways through the gardens to see more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers, Amazon parrots, Chilean flamingos, and more exotic wildlife. They offer garden tours and various horticultural workshops, in addition to hosting private events.

stpete.org/sunken

727-551-3102

Tarpon Springs Aquarium

This intimate aquarium offers daily engaging shows featuring shark and alligator feeding, a snake demonstration, and an eel encounter. Their space also has the indoor Puffy’s Playground for children, free to aquarium customers.

tarponspringsaquarium.com

727-938-5378