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Zoos and Aquariums in Orlando, FL
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Zoos and Aquariums in Orlando, FL

We list 6 zoos and aquariums across the Orlando area. Compare prices, hours and age ranges in one place, then pick the one that fits your day. Admission runs $15 to $25, based on the 3 here that publish a price.

6 zoos and aquariums in the Orlando area

Find a zoo or aquarium in Orlando

6 zoos and aquariums in the Orlando area.

Sorted by distance from Orlando, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.

6 places

Ripley’s Aquarium-the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium-the Smokies

Zoos & Aquariums
No hours listed · No price listed
6.7 mi View place
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

Zoos & Aquariums · Ages 1–12
Today 10am–6pm · Admission from $15
Accepts AZA Reciprocal Admissions

An indoor aquarium spanning over 25,000 square feet with more than 5,000 sea creatures. Families walk through nine different themed areas to see sharks, sea…

8.6 mi View place
Gatorland

Gatorland

Zoos & Aquariums · Ages 3–16
Today 10am–5pm · Admission $24.99

Gatorland, a zoo in Orlando, Florida, has been operating for over 70 years as the "Alligator Capital of the World." The facility offers guests the opportunity to…

Playground on siteRestroomsFood available
12.7 mi View place
Exotic Animal Experience

Exotic Animal Experience

Zoos & Aquariums
No hours listed · No price listed

Exotic Animal Experience is a privately owned 7-acre facility where children get hands-on time with tame, hand-raised animals rather than viewing them behind…

18.3 mi View place
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Zoos & Aquariums · Ages 1–16
Today 9am–4pm · Admission $16.95
Accepts AZA Reciprocal Admissions

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, Florida features hundreds of zoo animals, beautiful botanical gardens, an aerial adventure course, and a…

Playground on siteFood availableParking
20.2 mi View place
Drysdale Aquarium Inc

Drysdale Aquarium Inc

Zoos & Aquariums
No hours listed · No price listed
69.7 mi View place
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5 of 6 zoos and aquariums

Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.

Before you go

Quick answers for busy parents.

Feeding and keeper talks are timetabledThey are the best part of the day and they are easy to miss. Check the times when you arrive.
Ask about the stroller policySome sites rent them, a few restrict them on certain paths.
Find the indoor sectionsThey matter in a heatwave and in the rain, and they are where the animals go too.
Your membership may work hereMany zoos and aquariums take reciprocal cards from other institutions. It is worth asking before you buy.
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Common questions about zoos and aquariums in Orlando

How many zoos and aquariums are there in Orlando?

We list 6 zoos and aquariums within 85 miles of Orlando, FL. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.

Which zoos and aquariums in Orlando publish their prices?

3 of the 6 here do, and each price was checked word for word against the venue's own page before we published it. The rest do not publish one, so their card says no price listed rather than carrying a guess.

Which zoos and aquariums in Orlando suit a toddler?

2 of them list an age range starting at two or under. Check the age line on each card, because a place that suits a six-year-old does not always suit a two-year-old.

How did Mini Navigators choose these zoos and aquariums?

We list every one we have within 85 miles of the center of Orlando. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.

Do adults have to pay?

It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. 3 of the 6 on this page publish a price at all, so call ahead about the adult rate before you rely on it.

Do I need to book ahead?

Many now sell timed entry, and the popular slots go days ahead in the holidays. Members often still need to book. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.

What should I bring?

Water, sun cream and a stroller or carrier. These are long walks outdoors for small legs. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.

What else is there to do with kids in Orlando?

Orlando has 18 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Orlando hub lists all of them.

Listings last checked October 5, 2026.

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