The 10 Best Zoos & Aquariums in Florida Panhandle, Florida Panhandle

Nonie's Ark come to YOU! The address listed is where you can see the "crew mates" on display at The Emerald Coast Science Center. PaRtY AnImAlS FoR HiRe!!! A Fun Hands-On Learning Adventure Featuring Live Exotic Animals for Birthday's, Classrooms, Festivals and MORE! Crew mates of this Ark include unwanted pets adopted by Nonie, Wildlife Educator in the Florida Panhandle.

Alaqua is open year-round for tours of our refuge and sanctuary, except on major holidays. At any given time, we have over 350 animals on our picturesque 10-acre property, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, cows, bunnies, ducks and even emus! Individuals, families, and groups are all welcome to visit and learn what makes Alaqua special for animals and people.

Our daily shows featuring Dolphins, Sea Lions, Reptiles, Tropical Birds and other furry animals will amaze you. Pay one price and see all the shows and explore our indoor and outdoor tropical gardens showcasing penguins and sea turtles. Our stingray petting pool is always a popular activity during your visit. Take the opportunity to feed the stingrays at our Stingray Bay! Parking is free and we are open rain or shine. We offer many ways for you to get up close and personal with our animals. You can make a reservation for any of our interactive programs. Our Swim with a Dolphin program is a great opportunity to enter our million-gallon dolphin habitat and get eye to eye with these fantastic animals. You can even choose between two different species of dolphins! The Meet and Greet programs we offer are with many different types of animals, you'll find one you'll love. Trainer for a Day program is an all day program behind the scenes working with our trainers caring for our animals.

Come see and touch Marine life for fun and education. Everything from sponges and algae to seahorses, sharks, and turtles!

Seacrest Wolf Preserve, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Northwest Florida that has been dedicated to wolf and wildlife conservation through science-based educational tours for over 2 decades. Seacrest Wolf Preserve works to build bridges of greater understanding and respect for wolves, and create greater awareness of this important keystone species through our profound educational programs. Seacrest Wolf Preserve currently has over a dozen Ambassador Wolves that work along side our education team to help teach the public about their species and their vital role in the environment. Through our wolves, Seacrest teaches the broader message of conservation, ecological balance, and personal responsibility for improved human stewardship of our World.

At the Emerald Coast Zoo you can get up close and personal with your favorite members of the animal kingdom like sloths, kangaroos, lemurs, and bear. Watch the mighty lion devour lunch at noon everyday. You can visit our aviary and feed the birds, ride a camel, or hold an alligator. Come meet A&E TV star Rick the Reptile Guy along with his family who actually live in the zoo. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Adult admission is $10, under 2 is FREE. Annual memberships are available. Come witness the wonders of the wild and marvel at God's awesome creation!

This 50-acre wildlife sanctuary is perfect for families.

Home to over 350 animals and 259 species of plants, this popular zoo is a great family outing.

Delight in watching dolphins leap and sea lions play during our spectacular shows! Or participate and interact directly with these and other remarkable marine animals including stingrays, sharks, and otters in our new interactive programming (additional fee applies). Enjoy educational exhibits and beautiful ocean views. Open daily at 9am.