For the young and less adventurous, The Beach also offers two children's areas with interactive water and sand play structures.
Group discounts available.
One of only 31 basilicas in the country, it earned the title for its architectural beauty. It features a French Gothic design with gargoyles and flying buttresses, mural-sized oil paintings by renowned artist Frank Duveneck and 82 stained glass windows. Wander through the rain forest in Jungle Trails for glimpses of endangered baboons and exotic plants from Asia and Africa. Pay your respects to Indonesia's giant native, the Komodo dragon, the world's largest and most dangerous reptile and a special gift from the president of Indonesia. Or visit the lush Florida swamplands in Manatee Springs for a look at the endangered animals once mistaken for mermaids.