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Things to do with kids in South Florida

From a drive-through safari to a candy-themed playground, South Florida has a lot for kids between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. Here are our family favorites, sorted by the kind of day you want. Confirm hours and prices with each place before you go.

Zoos and animals

Big zoos, walk-through aviaries and a drive-through safari.

Zoo MiamiMiami

Florida's largest zoo, laid out by world region with open-air habitats. Bring water and plan a long morning.

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Lion Country SafariLoxahatchee

Drive-through safari with giraffes and rhinos, plus a walk-through park and rides.

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Palm Beach ZooWest Palm Beach

Shady, manageable zoo with jaguars, a carousel and an interactive fountain.

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Butterfly WorldCoconut Creek

Walk-through aviaries with thousands of butterflies and hummingbirds that land on visitors.

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Jungle IslandWatson Island

Animal encounters, a beach area and adventure play between downtown and Miami Beach.

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Hands-on museums

Indoor stops for curious kids, handy when the weather turns.

Frost Museum of ScienceMiami

Planetarium shows and a multi-level aquarium on the downtown waterfront.

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Miami Children's MuseumWatson Island

Hands-on play galleries for young kids, from a pretend supermarket to a cruise ship.

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Museum of Discovery and ScienceFort Lauderdale

Everglades exhibits, live animals and a giant-screen theater on the Riverwalk.

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Young At Art MuseumDavie

Interactive art museum where kids make things in every gallery.

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South Florida Science Center & AquariumWest Palm Beach

Hands-on science exhibits, a planetarium and an aquarium with Florida reef fish.

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Indoor play

Soft play, inflatables, go-karts and laser tag, with party options at most.

Candy Wonderland Delray BeachDelray Beach

Candy-themed indoor kids' playground with a two-story candy maze, a rotating donut ride, ball pits, pretend-play houses, slides and a toddler area. Party rooms available; book tickets online.

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FunderdomeFort Lauderdale

Indoor inflatable park with private party rooms, made for younger kids' birthdays.

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Off The WallDavie

Indoor family fun center with trampolines, arcade games, laser tag and a kitchen and bar. Birthday party packages available. Also in Coconut Creek.

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Boomers Boca RatonBoca Raton

Go-karts, mini golf, laser tag and a big arcade, with birthday packages for all ages.

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Common questions

What are fun things to do with kids in South Florida?

Family favorites include Zoo Miami, Lion Country Safari, the Palm Beach Zoo, Butterfly World, the Miami Children's Museum and the Frost Museum of Science.

What can we do with kids on a rainy day in South Florida?

Try the Frost Museum of Science, the Miami Children's Museum, the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, the Young At Art Museum in Davie or an indoor play place like Candy Wonderland in Delray Beach.

Where can kids see animals?

Zoo Miami, the Palm Beach Zoo, Lion Country Safari, Butterfly World and Jungle Island all have animal experiences, and the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is listed as free.

Are there places for kids' birthday parties?

Yes. See our Birthday Party Venues page for trampoline parks, zoos, arcades and more.

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