Outdoors
in Orlando, FL (showing 1 - 15 out of 15)

Discover the renown Czech-born American sculptor Albin Polasek, whose works are on display inside and among the gardens of his former retirement home. Now a living museum, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens pays homage to this influential artist and educator.

Pick your very own oranges right from the trees at Showcase of Citrus. More than 50 varieties of sweet, succulent oranges await. Spread out a blanket for a picnic outdoors or go for a thrilling swamp buggy ride and eco tour.

Milk a cow, ride a pony or pet an Asian water buffalo at the Green Meadows Petting Farm, where kids get hands-on lessons about farm animals and more. Hay rides, train rides and a pumpkin patch are all part of the fun at this attraction, too.

Gaze at the exotic animals of Busch Gardens, a theme park that offers guests an up-close view of amazing animals in a variety of outdoor settings. Walk through the Serengeti Plains, the deep jungle and a rain forest. Themed rides like the Kumba roller coaster offer plenty of thrills.

Connect with the outdoors and the animals at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Featuring more than 400 creatures, the zoo holds fascinating educational and interactive opportunities for visitors, including Keeper Chats and Elephant Encounters.

Spend some time outdoors and meander along the winding paths and fragrant sections of the Harry P. Leu Gardens, a 50-acre segment of landscaped grounds and lakes shaded by 200 year-old oaks and forests of camellias.

Can you imagine coming face-to-face with a dinosaur in the great outdoors? Experience it at Dinosaur World, where more than 150 life-like recreations stand among the trees and open space. There's also a fossil-dig where kids can sift through the sand like a real paleontologist!

Venture into Disney's Animal Kingdom and visit the largest animal park in the world. Encounter exotic animals within the park's different themed sections. You can even pet some of the tamer ones in the petting zoo area.

Step into the real Florida, filled with gators, rugged wilderness and natural beauty. You'll find it all at the Forever Florida, a 4,700-acre eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area. Go on a zip-line safari, coach safari or horseback safari while you're there.

Float down a lazy river in an inner tube at Kelly Park at Rock Springs, one of the most gorgeous outdoor settings in Central Florida. Crystal clear springs bubble up from a rock outcrop to create the meandering stream.

Enjoy the great outdoors at Lake Eola Park, a central meeting point for active Floridians. Walk, jog, bike or hike around the .9-mile trail around the lake. Rent paddle boats or other watercraft for a change of pace.

Rediscover nature in the middle of bustling Orlando at the Tibet-Butler Preserve. This 440-acre outdoor oasis includes four miles of hiking trails and elevated boardwalks that start at the Vera Carter Environmental Center.

Tour the skies and experience the sweeping vistas of Central Florida on a romantic tour with Air Florida Helicopter Charters. Tour packages will take you over Disney, Epcot, SeaWorld, Gatorland and more.

Get underwater and up close with manatees and other creatures of the deep. Fun 2 Dive SCUBA and Manatee Snorkeling Tours will teach you SCUBA basics with a dive the same day. Or, opt for the snorkeling trip with manatees, wrecks and reef diving.