Jungle Gardens – https://sarasotajunglegardens.com/ – recommended for small children

Big Cat Habitat – https://bigcathabitat.org/ – recommended for small to middle school aged children 

Mote Aquarium – https://mote.org/ – recommended for small to elementary school aged children 

Defy Trampoline Park – https://defy.com/defy-bradenton/ – recommended for elementary – high school aged 

Elephants Experience – https://www.myakkaelephantranch.org/ – for pachyderm fans 

Peach River Airboat Tours – https://peacerivercharters.com/ – recommended for elementary school – older children 

Fishing Charters – http://www.fishsiestakey.com/

Banana Boat Rides – https://siestakeyaquaadventures.com/

Parasailing – https://www.parasailsiesta.com/ – middle school and older 

Paddle Board Rentals – https://siestakeyaquaadventures.com/

Sunset Cruises – https://siestakeyaquaadventures.com/

Fossil Hunting – https://fossilhuntingtours.com/megalodon-fossil-sites/ – looking for megalodon teeth and fossils

Selby Gardens –https://selby.org/ – Sarasota Botanical Gardens 

Ringling Museum –https://www.ringling.org/ – former home of the famous Ringling, Barnum and Bailey family