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p>Silver Springs is best described as nature’s own theme park, and iscertainly recommended as a great alternative day out for all the family. Whether you choose to sail along Spring River in their famous glass bottomboats to marvel at the vast array of fishes and marine life visible in thecrystal clear waters beneath, or take an exhilarating jeep ride throughoutalligator infested swamp land, this is the park for you. With the thrill, excitement and unpredictability of nature all around you, notwo visits to Silver Springs are ever alike, and once you have fallen under it’sspell, you will return again and again to take in the rich bounty of Florida’snative habitat and it’s astonishing diversity of wildlife. Take time out to visit the World Of Bears exhibit, which showcases thelargest selection of wild bears in the whole of the USA, and includes such rarebreeds as the Spectacled Bear and the Asiatic Black Bears. Or if big cats are more your style, why not get a close up look at some ofNorth America’s native wild cats, including the rare and sadly endangeredFlorida panther. A visit to Cypress Point will bring you face to face with “Sobek”, thelargest American crocodile in captivity. At over 16 feet long and weighing in atan impressive 2,000 pounds, you will not be surprised to discover that he is oneof Silver Springs most visited residents. And when the excitement becomes a little too much to take, why not relax bystrolling through the botanical gardens, to wonder at the huge variety ofvividly coloured flora and fauna. Or for the young at heart, who prefer things alittle more soft and cuddly, there is also Dolittle’s Petting Zoo, where babydeer and goats are just waiting for your love and attention. All this, and you’re not even half way through all the adventures anddiscoveries that this amazing theme park has to offer. But fret not, because you’ll still have time to see the Reptiles Of The WorldShow and the creepy crawly Creature Feature Show, as well as free flightdemonstrations of birds of prey and breathtaking feats performed by ourfeathered friends in The Birds Of The Rainforest show. And after all of that, if any kids in your party still have excess energy,you can always let them blow off a little steam at the Kid’s Ahoy ! Playland,which is built on a replica of an 1800’s style steam boat, and features safe andfun playground style attractions, all served up with a slight nautical twist. With admission prices starting at $32.99 for adults, and concessions forseniors and children, Silver Springs is a gem of a theme park, which you andyour family will want to return to time and time again. Page added on: 21 July 2004
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