things to do in Palmetto, FL

Dinner, dancing and waterfront views aboard an evening yacht cruise

Captain-narrated yacht cruise with DJ music, dining, and inland-water views

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

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

Paddle with guides who know where to look for Florida's wildlife

Search for Florida wildlife with guides who know where to look

Fish inshore with a US Coast Guard licensed captain on a private boat

Customize a 3-hour beach picnic with setup and cleanup included

Reserve a beach suite setup for six, ready from 10am–4pm

Private nighttime cruise on a pink electric boat in downtown Tampa

Stretch, unwind, and rejuvenate—right in the comfort of your vacation rental.

Rent a boat for 4 hours to 7 days, with space for up to 12 passengers

Customize your route with snorkeling, sightseeing, and island stops on a private boat

Customize a private Anna Maria & Long Boat Key boat tour for up to 6 people

Relax on a private pink electric boat cruise through downtown Tampa

Wind down on Tampa’s waterfront aboard a quiet pink boat

Cruise into the Florida sunset with a US Coast Guard licensed captain

Sail for 8 hours and choose Egmont Key, Anna Maria, or Shell Key