FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS

A WORLD OF ORCHIDS
Explore the indoor garden set up like a tropical rain forest or enjoy an outdoor nature walk. Location: In Kissimmee on Old Lake Wilson Road, one mile off U.S. 192. Admission: Adults, $8.95; seniors, $7.95. Information: (407) 396-1887.

ADVENTURE ISLAND
Welcome to the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks' online information station. Thrilling rides, fascinating animal attractions and entertaining shows make any one of our nine parks a must-see destination for the entire family.

BABCOCK WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
View alligators, bison, panther, hawks and other wildlife on swamp buggy and nature tours through this 90,000-acre ranch. Location: 3 miles northeast of Punta Gorda on U.S. 17, then 18 miles east on S.R. 74 to S.R. 31, then 5 miles south. Admission: Adults, $17.95; children 3-12, $9.95. Information: (941) 489-3911.

BOK TOWER GARDENS
128 acres of landscaped gardens surround the 205-foot Bok Singing Tower, the highest point on the Florida peninsula. Location: 3 miles north of Lake Wales off U.S. 27A. Admission: Adults, $4; children 5-12, $1. Information: (941) 676-1408.

BUSCH GARDENS
Welcome to the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks' online information station. Thrilling rides, fascinating animal attractions and entertaining shows make any one of our nine parks a must-see destination for the entire family.

BUTTERFLY WORLD 
You can walk in three screened aviaries with thousands of butterflies. Location: 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, just west of Turnpike exit 69. Admission: Adults, $10.95; children 4-12, $6. Information: (954) 977-4400 or (954) 977-4434.

CHURCH STREET STATION
Complex of restaurants and nightclubs features a variety of shows and entertainment. Location: 129 W. Church St., off I-4 in Orlando. Admission: Adults, $17.95; children 4-12, $11.95; seniors, $14.95. Information: (407) 422-2434.

COCONUT CREEK MAZE 
Granû Maze, the first giant-sized human maze built in the U.S., is larger than a football field. Also has two spectacular miniature golf courses with artificial mountains, animal statuary. Location: 9807 W. Highway 98, Panama City Beach. Admission: Maze $6, golf $6, both $10. Information: (904) 234-2625.

CORAL CASTLE
Latvian Ed Leedskalnin's castle made of coral rock and built over a 30-year period was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Tours daily. Location: 28655 S. Federal Hwy., Homestead. Admission: Adults, $7.75; seniors, $6.50; children, $5; free for children under 7. Information: (305) 248-6344.

CYPRESS GARDENS
Towering cypress trees shelter more than 8,000 varieties of exotic plants and flowers at 223-acre theme park. Location: 4 miles southwest on S.R 540, off U.S. 27. Admission: Adults, $31.27; seniors, $25.97; one free child admission with adult, and additional children 6-12, $20.67.Information: (941) 324-2111.

DON GARLITS MUSEUM OF DRAG RACING
Museum features three rooms full of drag-racing cars, plus 60 antique cars. Location: Exit 67 off I-75, 8 miles south of Ocala. Drag-racing museum admission: Adults, $7.50; children 3-12, $3. Antique-car admission, $5. Admission to both, $10. Information: (352) 245-8661.

DREHER PARK ZOO
Jaguar exhibit is newest addition to this zoo, which features animals native to Florida and South America. Location: Summit Boulevard off I-95, West Palm Beach. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors 60 and older, $5; children age 3-12, $4. Information: (561) 547-9453.

EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES
Guided tours of the homes and gardens of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Location: McGregor Boulevard, off I-75 on Exit 22 (Colonial Boulevard) in Fort Myers. Admission: Adults, $10; children 6-12, $5. Information: (941) 334-7419.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY HOME AND MUSEUM
Tours of the home where Hemingway wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Snows of Kilimanjaro. Location: 907 Whitehead St. in historic Old Town, Key West. Admission: Adults, $6.50; children 6-12, $4. Information: (305) 294-1575.

EVERGLADES WONDER GARDENS
See native reptiles, birds and animals in an Everglades setting. Location: On U.S. 41 Business in Bonita Springs. Admission: Adults, $9; children 3-12, $5. Information: (941) 992-2591.

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN
The largest tropical botanical garden in the continental United States features tram tours. Location: 10901 Old Cutler Rd. next to Matheson Hammock. Admission: $8 adults, children under 13 free with adult admission. Information: (305) 667-1651.

FANTASY OF FLIGHT
World's largest collection of vintage aircraft also features sophisticated flight simulators of combat and bombing missions. Location: Off I-4, Exit 21, Polk City. Admission: Adults, $10.95; children, $7.95. Information: (941) 984-3500.

FLAMINGO GARDENS AND ARBORETUM:
Explore 60 acres of citrus groves, subtropical forest and botanical gardens featuring guided tram and walking tours, free-flight aviary and Birds of Prey exhibit, Wray Home Museum, alligators and flamingos. Closed Mondays. Location: 3750 Flamingo Rd., Davie. Admission: Adults, $8; senior citizens, $6.40; children 3-11, $4.50. Information: (954) 473-2955.

FLORIDA AQUARIUM
Huge, multi-level aquarium with simulated coral reef, swamp and coastal habitats. Opening next week is Awes and Jaws, a new exhibition featuring more than 20 species of sharks and rays. Location: Port of Tampa. Admission: Adults, $10.95, seniors, $9.95; children 3-12, $5.95. Information: (800) 353-4741 or (813) 273-4000.

FRED BEAR MUSEUM
Collection of archery and bow-hunting artifacts. Location: At intersection of I-75 and Archer Road, Gainesville. Admission: Adults, $4; seniors, $3; children, $2.50; $9 for entire family. Information: (352) 376-2411.

HENRY M. FLAGLER MUSEUM
View Whitehall, the mansion of the famed Florida developer, along with collections and a private railway car. Location: Coconut Row and Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. Admission: Adults, $7; children age 6-12, $3. Information: (561) 655-2833.

GATORLAND
This self-proclaimed Alligator Capital of the World features thousands of gators, snakes, bears and birds in native habitats. Three shows daily. Lilly's Pad water park opening in July. Located at 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando. Admission: Adults, $14.95; children 10-12, $9.49; children 3-9, $6.87. Information: (800) 777-9044 or (407) 855-5496.

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS STATE WILDLIFE PARK
Park offers scenic boat tours and an underwater observatory at 45-foot-deep spring with hourly eruptions. Location: 9225 W. Fishbowl Dr. Admission: Adults, $7.95; children 3-12, $4.95. Information: (352) 628-5343.

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF CARTOON ART
Comic strips, animation, greeting cards, computer-generated cartoons. Location: In Mizner Park mall, Boca Raton. Closed Mondays. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors, $5; students with ID, $4; children 6-12, $3. Information: (561) 391-2200.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR CENTER
IMAX films, exhibits and displays of the past, present and future of space exploration. Location: east on FL 405 (NASA Parkway) from I-95 exit 78. Admission: free for visitors center and rocket garden, pictured above; IMAX films, $4; bus tours, $8 for adults, $5 for children. Information: (407) 452-2121û

LIGHTNER MUSEUM
Fountains and gardens surround this restored 300-room former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888. Location: 75 King St., St. Augustine. Admission: Adults, $5; children 12-19, $1. Information: (904) 824-2874.

LION COUNTRY SAFARI
This is the nation's first drive-through zoo, with more than 1,000 animals roaming free in the 500-acre preserve. Also on the grounds is Safari World Amusement Park (free), guided boat tour and petting zoo. Location: In Loxahatchee, 18 miles off I-95 on S.R. 80/98. Admission: Adults, $14.95; children 3-15, $9.95. Information: (561) 793-1084.

MARINELAND OF FLORIDA
One of the first oceanariums in the world, Marineland features hundreds of marine animals from sharks to sea lions. Three dolphin shows daily. Location: On A1A 18 miles south of St. Augustine. Admission: Adults, $14.95; teens 13-18, $9.95; children 3-12, $7.95. Information: 1 (800) 874-0492 or (904) 471-1111.

MARINE LIFE CENTER OF JUNO BEACH
Center's exhibits focus on Florida's coastal ecology and feature live endangered marine turtles. Location: Loggerhead Park, off U.S. 1 north of Donald Ross Road, Juno Beach. Closed Mondays. Admission: $2 donation suggested. Information: (407) 627-8280.

MEDIEVAL TIMES LIVING MUSEUM
Travel back in time to the Middle Ages with demonstrations by artisans, medieval artifacts, replicas of torture chambers and dungeons. Location: In Kissimmee, on U.S. 192. Admission: Adults, $8; children 3-12, $6. Information: (407) 396-1518.

METROZOO
Cageless 290-acre zoo features koalas, rare white Bengal tigers, exotic birds, apes, elephants and other animals. Location: 3 miles west of U.S. 1 on Southwest 152nd Street (Coral Reef Drive). Admission: Adults, $8; children 3-12, $4. Information: (305) 251-0400.

MICCOSUKEE INDIAN VILLAGE
Guided tours, alligator wrestling, exhibits and airboat rides offered in authentic Indian village that depicts the traditional lifestyle of the Miccosukee. Location: 25 miles west of Miami on U.S. 41. Admission: Adults, $5; children 5-12, $3.50. Information: (305) 223-8380.

MONKEY JUNGLE
Walk along caged paths and watch nearly 500 monkeys frolic in uncaged freedom. Location: In South Dade, west of Florida Turnpike on Southwest 216th Street. Admission: Adults, $11.50; children 4-12, $6. Information: (305) 235-1611.

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS
Museum features Japanese arts, crafts and culture, Yamato-kan historical exhibit, IBM Infotronic Gallery, ceremonial teahouse, nature trail, lake, waterfalls and Japanese gardens. Closed Mondays. Location: 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. Admission: Adults, $9.00; Seniors (65+) $8.00; Children (6-18) and Students w/college ID $6.00,and under 6 yrs are free. Information: (561) 495-0233.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Open-air facility offers hands-on exhibits, participatory programs and an IMAX theater. Location: 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Museum admission: Adults, $8; students/seniors, $7; and children, $5; combination tickets to museum and one IMAX film: Adults, $11; seniors/students, $9; children, $7. Information: (813) 987-6300.

MYSTERY FUN HOUSE
Fifteen-room house features crazy-image mirrors and spinning tunnels. Site also offers miniature golf, laser games and an arcade. Location: 5767 Major Blvd., Orlando. Admission: $7.95. Information: (407) 351-3355.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAVAL AVIATION
Pensacola museum features more than 100 historically significant aircraft including the A-1 ``Triad,'' the Navy's first bi-plane. Location: 1750 Radford Blvd. Admission: Free. Information: (904) 452-2311.

OLDEST STORE MUSEUM
Museum is a turn-of-the-century general store with more than 100,000 vintage items. Location: Artillery Lane, St. Augustine. Admission: Adults, $4; children 6-12, $1.50. Information: (904) 829-9729.

ORCHIDS & EGRETS ECOTOURS
Orchids & Egrets Ecotours in Naples has unveiled its new lineup of tours for the upcoming summer months. "Meet With the Panthers," "Night Tours of the Everglades," "Swim with the Dolphins," "Wild Dolphin Watch Plus" and Ecopsychology Day Trips" are single-day trips designed to excite and enrich participants. (941) 352-8586

PARROT JUNGLE AND GARDENS
See parrots, macaws and flamingos in a natural tropical hammock. Trained macaw and cockatoo shows featured in geodesic dome amphitheater. Location: In Miami, off U.S. 1 south on southwest 57th Avenue (Red Road). Admission: Adults, $12.95; seniors, $11.65; children 3-10, $8.95. Information: (305) 666-7834.

PONCE DE LEON'S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
This 21-acre tropical setting is thought to be the first recorded North American landmark with Indian burial grounds, planetarium, swan pool and Ponce de Leon statue. Location: 155 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. Admission: Adults, $4.95; seniors, $3.75; children 6-12, $1.75. Information: (904) 829-3168.

POTTER'S WAX MUSEUM
See more than 170 life-size wax figures of famous historical personalities through multi-image presentations. Location: 17 King St., St. Augustine. Admission: Adults, $5.50; seniors, $4.50; children 6-12, $2.75. Information: (904) 829-9056.

RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART
The 66-acre estate and gardens of John Ringling include the Ca'd'zan (Ringling Residence), the Art Gallery, Asolo Theater and Circus Galleries. Location: 3 miles north of Sarasota on U.S. 41. Admission: Adults, $8.50; seniors, $7.50; children under 12, free. Information: (941) 355-5101.

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM
See pranks of nature, fanciful creations, weird inventions and illusions and witness curious customs, eating habits and physical abilities. Location: Off I-4 on International Drive, Orlando. Admission: Adults, $10.55; children 4-12, û$7.37. Information: (407) 363-4418.

SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
Attraction features tropical birds and flamingos in a natural setting with more than 5,000 varieties of plants. Includes jungle trails, formal gardens, swans, peacocks and bird and reptile shows. Location: 3701 Bayshore Rd., Sarasota. Admission: Adults, $9; children 3-12, $5. Information: (941) 355-5305.

SEAWORLD
Welcome to the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks' online information station. Thrilling rides, fascinating animal attractions and entertaining shows make any one of our nine parks a must-see destination for the entire family.

SILVER SPRINGS
Glass-bottom boats explore this famous spring, which also offers other boat tours, jeep safaris, living animal shows, a petting zoo and a new World of Bears, billed as the largest bear exhibit in the world. Next door is Wild Waters water theme park. Location: East of Ocala on S.R. 40. Admission: Adults, $28.95; children 3-10, $19.95. Information: (800) 234-7458 or (352) 236-2121.

ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM
Huge alligators and crocodiles, tropical birds, raccoons, monkeys, deer, ducks and goats. Location: On Anastasia Island. Admission: Adults, $10.95; children 3-10, $6.95. Information: (904) 824-3337.

SUNCOAST SEABIRD SANCTUARY
Largest wild bird hospital in U.S. Visitors can see, photograph birds. Location: On beach at 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores. Admission: Free. Information: (813) 391-6211.

TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM
More than 3,000 teddy bears are on view. Gift shop also has bears. Location: In Naples, 2 miles west of I-75 exit 16. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors, $4; children 4-12, $2. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays in summer. Information: (941) 598-2711.

THEATER OF THE SEA
Swim with the dolphins or see them perform on a bottomless boat ride. Also, land tour with fish native to the Keys area. Location: Mile Marker 84, Islamorada, in the Florida Keys. Admission: Adults, $14.75; children 3-12, $8.25. Information: (305) 664-2431.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Welcome to the Universal Studios online information station. Thrilling rides, fascinating animal attractions and entertaining shows make any one of our nine parks a must-see destination for the entire family.

U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME
Museum displays artifacts and personal mementos of original Mercury astronauts. A multimedia presentation depicts a shuttle mission aboard full-scale orbiter mock-up. Location: on NASA Parkway in Titusville. Admission: Adults, $9.95; children 3-12, $6.95. Information: (407) 269-6100.

WET `N WILD
25-acre water park features waterfalls, rapids, wind and rain tunnels, wave pools and whirlpools. Location: Off I-4 at S.R. 435. Admission: Adults, $24.95; children 3-9, $19.95. Information: (407) 351-1800.

WEEKI WACHEE SPRING
Guests watch îîmermaids'' perform underwater from behind a glass wall. Other attractions include a river cruise, birds of prey show and petting zoo. Buccaneer Bay water theme park is adjacent. Located at intersection of U.S. 19 and S.R. 50. Admission: Adults, $16.95; children 3-10, $12.95. Information: (800) 678-9335 or (904) 596-2062.

ZORAYDA CASTLE
See the court of lions, a cat rug and harem quarters in this castle inspired by the Alhambra in Spain. Location: 83 King St., St. Augustine. Admission: Adults, $5; seniors, $4; and children 6-15, $1.50. Information: (904) 824-3097.