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Here are some open outdoor activities that you and your kids can try in the Palm Beaches.

The River Center

The River Center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system from a freshwater cypress swamp to seagrass-dominated estuary to marine ecosystems. The center provides a fun, educational opportunity for school children, adults, visitors, and long-time residents to learn about Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Florida, is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education and conservation center. The center also manages the Juno Beach fishing pier, across the…

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With most of Jupiter and the Palm Beaches back to normal, here are some things you and your kids might want to do if you feel like getting out of the house and having some fun.

Explore the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum

Experience a guided tour of the circa-1860 landmark Jupiter Lighthouse. Wander through the waterfront History Museum located in the restored WWII Naval housing quarters building. Outside, visit the Lighthouse Keeper’s Workshop, Tindall Pioneer Homestead, and Seminole Chickee.

Explore Lion Country Safari

At Lion Country Safari, you and your family can see more than 900 wild animals, such as lions, giraffe, zebras, ostrich, and rhinos, on a South Florida safari. After taking the four-mile drive safari, explore Safari World…

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Imagine flying over the tall grass, wetlands of Florida’s Everglades on an airboat. You will be gliding over the meter-tall grasses, deep and shallow waters of one of the country’s most precious national parks. Alligators, snakes, fish, and birds will all be within a few feet from the safety of the airboat. Airboat tours are the best way to see all that the vast Everglades have to offer.

Everglades National Park spans an impressive 1.5 million acres.  Comprised of wetland preserve on the southern tip of the state of Florida, the Everglades is home to a multitude of habitats and animals. “Often compared to a grassy, slow-moving river, the Everglades is made up of coastal mangroves, saw grass marshes and pine flat woods that are home to hundreds of…

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The Loxahatchee River District’s ‘The River Center’ has recently reopened and is now ready for Summer visitors. This active water treatment and research center is a great place to bring your kids and explore local wild and marinelife.

The River Center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system from a freshwater cypress swamp to the seagrass-dominated estuary to marine ecosystems. The center provides a fun, educational opportunity for school children, adults, visitors, and long-time residents to learn about Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River.

The River Center’s stated mission is to “FOSTER A SENSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FOR THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER’S DIVERSE…

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While the State of Florida has provided some clear cut rules for beaches and other natural outdoor spaces, there remain questions around another South Florida favorite: Water parks.

Some private parks are already opened or opening including South Florida’s largest water park, Rapids in Riviera Beach. Rapids Water Park will open Friday. Of course, there are a slew of new rules in place to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements.

The Rapids Social Distancing

Going to a water park is going to take a lot more than sunscreen and a towel.

At Rapids, guests and staff members will be asked questions including whether they have traveled anywhere previously.

The park, which opens Friday, June 5, is urging people older than 65…

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The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a quaint zoo in Jupiter that residents love to visit with kids and family to check out local wildlife. The Sanctuary recently reopened and is now allowing visitors.

About Busch Wildlife

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1983 with the mission of wildlife rehabilitation by caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals.  This refuge and nature center for Florida wildlife is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and has kid-friendly trails through woods and wetlands

To complement its rehabilitation efforts, the Sanctuary took on the additional mission of educating the public about nature, wildlife, and environmental issues.

Over 100,000 children and adults visit the Sanctuary…

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Most of South Florida’s favorite waterparks are set to reopen this month. Here are a few that you and your kids are sure to enjoy.

Rapids Water Park

The Rapids is a local favorite, the park boasts one of the best lazy river rides along with a plethora of other fun water-rides, from the thrilling 70-foot vertical drop of Brain Drain to gentler, kid-friendly fare like Alligator Alley, where kids can balance on floating gators as they hang on to a rope net overhead. Rapids is great for groups, with lots of multi-person tube rides.

Admission is $42.99 Monday-Friday and $47.99 Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Calypso Bay Waterpark

Calypso Bay Waterpark is a seasonal outdoor attraction where you can also enjoy two four-story waterslides, an…

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While precautions still need to be taken. Residents of the Palm Beaches are now able to start visiting local attractions with their families. This is especially good news if you have kids on Summer vacation. Here are some of the fun, local things for you and your kids to try out this Summer in Palm Beach County.

Flagler Museum

Take a trip back in time with a visit to Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach. View exhibits on the history of Henry Flagler’s life and career. Explore Flagler Kenan Pavilion, designed in the style of a 19th-century Beaux Arts railway palace, which houses Henry Flagler’s private railcar. Discover the museum’s temporary exhibit gallery, which features materials on topics related to Florida history and…

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Nearly all of Palm Beach County has opened back up. However, many are still reluctant to visit museum, art centers, and other such places. If this includes you, here are some of the best socially distances experiences for you and your kids in the Palm Beaches.

Armory Arts Center

Providing art classes, exhibits, lectures and special events during their usual programming, the Armory has found a way to bring their art exhibit and artists to you through a virtual tour through the gallery.

Flagler Museum

Experience a virtual tour of the Flagler Museum’s first- and second-floor rooms, as well as the Pavilion. Audio tours are also available for free downloads to mobile devices (iPhone, iPad and Android) to add to this special experience. The app…

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While many in-person Summer camps are available to residents of South Florida, some parents want to take extra precautions and encourage their kids to continue social distancing. Don’t worry, there are still plenty of virtual options! Here are a few that your kids are sure to enjoy.

Palm Beach County

The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience 2020

West Palm Beach

  • Ages 4-17
  • Activities: drawing, painting, jewelry making, digital media and more
  • Registration: open now
  • Begins June 1
  • Cost: Fees apply
  • Contact: 561-832-1776, armoryart.org

Mad Science

Mad Science Lab, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and Wellington

  • Ages: 6-13
  • Activities: Science, drama, chef experience, mind games, performing arts.
  • Dates June 1…

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