Fun things to do Sarasota (US)

Visitors usually stay 1,5-2,5 hours here.

ABOUT SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS We are a family owned and operated attraction beloved by generations. We have big dreams and work hard to fulfill them for the good of our local community, national and international visitors and employees every day. We educate and delight children, and those young at heart, with the less hurried, non-manufactured, up close and personal interactions with nature. In fact, we are one of the oldest continuously operated attractions in Florida established in 1939.

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Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily. Pets are allowed outside the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain area. Popular location to jog, enjoy the sunset, walk your leashed pet or have a picnic at the playground. There are also two bayfront restaurants. Please note: The Allen Play Area and the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park are being replaced soon with an all new playground and splash pad combination. That construction project is expected to begin in February 2023.

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Florida Studio Theatre is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Sarasota’s contemporary theatre, located in the heart of downtown.

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Selby Library is most popular around 12 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

The Sarasota County Library System offers equal access to information, fosters lifelong learning and inspires community engagement.

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Pinecraft Park is most popular around 7 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Whitaker Gateway Park is most popular around 4 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

A waterfront park providing many recreational opportunities, including boardwalks through mangroves and tidal marsh restoration areas. Boat access is by a concrete boat ramp with six lanes and four docks. The park has a restroom, playground, swing-set, picnic tables, and trails. Perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset, fish, or walk a leashed pet.

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