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Article #117: Wildlife And Outer Space In Orlando

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So, time for your annual holiday. And Educational offerings include viewing the
everyone in the family wants to do breeding process and other wildlife
something fun, but maybe not the same programs.
thing. It's more than likely that you Another famous attraction is Busch
don't want to go to three or four places Gardens, in Tampa Bay, about an hour
to satisfy everyone, nor to split up the drive from Orlando. The gardens are a
family into different vacation spots. fair distance from the hustle and bustle
The answer? Orlando. of Orlando, and easy to get to, which is
Indeed, rarely has such a small city a selling point for some tourists.
packed such a punch for giving the Busch Gardens brings the wonders of
vacationer more than they ever bargained Africa close to home. There are more than
for. 2,000 animals here, in a natural setting,
There is of course Disneyworld for though some of the thrills for both kids
starters. More than a few families have and adults include a roller-coaster ride
found that place diverse enough fun and the Sky Ride cable car, with an
enough for everyone in the family for excellent view of the park. The park also
their whole vacation. features the Serengeti Railway. There is
I can almost hear you saying: "So, that's also the Haunted Lighthouse, which is a
one famous theme park. But we've got a 4D show for kids over seven. You can see
whole vacation and don't want to be KaTonga, a musical celebrating African
driving everywhere to find some variety fables, and the tomb of King Tut of
and some great fun. Oh well, maybe we'll Egypt. We can also recommend the rides at
just go to New York or to California..." the Land of the Dragon. And don't worry;
Well, before you do something that you don't have to hunt for your meals, as
drastic, let me tell you more about there is a wide range of dining at the
Orlando. You want theme parks? How about Gardens.
the seven world class theme parks in Changing directions quite a bit, Kennedy
Orlando? Not to mention three water Space Center invites you to embark on
parks. And dozens of other classy "Mankind's Ultimate Journey".
attractions. One commentator claims that Just 45 minutes from Orlando NASA's
you would need 67 days to take in all of launch headquarters is located on a huge
Orlando's attractions. island wildlife refuge. In fact, it's
So, let me tell you about some of them. about eight times the size of Manhattan.
How about Gatorland for instance? Why a The Kennedy Space Center Visitor's
park devoted to these fearsome alligators Complex gives you a rare opportunity to
and crocodiles? Well this isn't Iowa and tour NASA's launch and landing
there are a huge amount of these reptiles facilities. You can get a feel for space
in the Florida swamps. This 110-acre travel with their interactive simulators
theme park and wildlife preserve is home and live shows. Have you seen space
to thousands of crocodiles and rockets on TV or in the movies? Well,
alligators; and though Orlando is a most here you can see how big they really are.
friendly city, these 'hosts' at Gatorland You can also meet a real member of NASA's
may give you a bit more of a scare than Astronaut Corps
you bargained for. Besides 'gators and Enough for a few days? Keep in touch and
crocs, you'll also find here an aviary, a we'll tell you a lot more about a city
petting zoo, a nature walk and reptilian that's bound to be one of your favorite
shows such as Gator Wrestling, Jungle vacation spots for a long time to come.
Crocs of the World, and more.






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