by Shayla Clark

Created on: March 18, 2009   Last Updated: March 19, 2009

You've decided to embark on a family trip to the glorious city of Orlando, Florida. Orlando is one of the best vacation destinations in the world. You can choose to amuse yourself at one of the many amusement parks in town or perhaps all of them. With hot temperatures in Florida, you're bound to want to find a way to cool off, so splash into a water park. You could take a tour; enjoy the beautiful landscapes or adventure into something new. Here are just a few of the many things that Orlando has for you.

Amusement Parks

Gatorland

14501 South Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando, FL 32837

Phone: (800)393-5297

This is an alligator themed amusement park. This park includes a water park for kids, a petting zoo, and many wildlife programs. The shows offered at this theme park are like none other. One of these great shows is the Gator Wrestling Show.

Old Town

5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.

Orlando, FL 34746

Phone: (407)396-4888

This is old time themed amusement park that offers rides such as roller coasters and a carousel. They also have games throughout the park and in an arcade where you can win prizes. This park is also full of specialty shops and restaurants.

Universal's Islands of Adventures

1000 Universal Studios Plaza

Orlando, FL 32819

Phone: (877)688-8011

This amusement park is full of adventure. There are five themed islands that each offers their own styles of rides. Here you will find an amazing 3-D ride, The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, where you can become a superhero for a day. There are tons of more rides including roller coasters, a train ride in the sky, and thrill rides.

Animal Attractions

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 Northwest Highway 17-92

Orlando, FL 32747

Phone: (407)323-4450

This zoo is amazing with animals from around the world. The Botanical Garden has many tropical plants. The Tropical Splash Garden is a place in the park where kids can get wet under a waterfall and in a splash pool. The Little Florida Coastline Train and the Animal Carousel are two favorable zoo activities.

Dinosaur World

5145 Harvey Tew Road

Orlando, FL 33565

Phone: (813)717-9865

This is an outside park area solely dedicated to dinosaurs. Here you will find various kinds of dinosaurs on display. You can play at the playground, have a picnic, or participate in many hands-on activities.

Discovery Cove

6000 Discovery Cove Way

Orlando, FL 32821

Phone: (877)434-7268

Swim with the dolphins at this amazing animal kingdom. You can take an adventure as you snorkel with tropical fish and rays.

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