Animal Encounters in Bradenton Beach, FL

White-sand shores and a chance to spot dolphins in the wild

Learn about Sarasota Bay's dolphins with a marine biologist

Cruise North Sarasota Bay with resident dolphins and a licensed master captain

Cruise Boca Ciega Bay on a private or semiprivate dolphin tour for up to 6

Relax on a Sarasota Bay happy hour cruise and watch for dolphins

Cruise Gulf waters and explore barrier islands on a private boat tour

Watch bottlenose dolphins surf beside a narrated Gulf Beaches cruise

Get to know an animal with your own private educator-led experience

Private 2-hour catamaran sail with dolphin spotting

Private 3-hour Shell Key cruise with dolphin spotting

Look for dolphins and coastal wildlife aboard a private boat adventure

Discover how an alligator feels, from its bumpy back to its smooth belly

Get close to a tropical bird with a hands-on encounter

Get close to gentle giants that can live up to 150 years

Explore tropical trails and a park home to more than 250 native and exotic animals

Get to know June, a gentle Reeves's muntjac, up close

Explore animal feeding encounters and live shows with your group

Explore a garden where flamingos roam freely

See non-migratory dolphins and unique wildlife while exploring the bays of Manatee and Sarasota.

Cruise to Shell Key for dolphin spotting, floats, and beach time

Cool off with hands-on care for a gentle Belgian draft horse

Discover Sarasota's coastal wildlife on a private cruise

See exotic animals up close and watch the volunteers who care for them

Cruise the Gulf and back bay to look for dolphins and seasonal manatees