Vacation rentals in Florida

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is the largest New World primate sanctuary in the US. We are home to over 200 monkeys including capuchins, marmosets, tamarins, squirrel and spider monkeys. Most of the monkeys were released from laboratory research, others were former "pets", some were in the entertainment industry and still others were confiscations by authorities. During your tour you will meet the monkeys up-close and personal. Kari, the Founder of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary and Sara, Kari's assistant who has been with the sanctuary since 2001, will make the introductions to our monkey friends. You will learn about the monkey's past and hear their heartwarming stories of rescue to recovery. You will meet monkeys who will change your life and steal your heart. You may meet Bongo, who was in iron-toxicity studies living species isolated in a small lab cage for decades. Bongo also suffered from paraplegia, but with the help of our "re-habitats" and the tender loving care of KC, Bongo's monkey friend, he can walk again! Puchi is another favorite, he is an elderly capuchin with no hair. Puchi was found running loose in Chicago and only has one eye, but Puchi will look deep into your soul.

Your adventure on an easy-paced kayak or paddle board nature tour begin from our private, quiet launch at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Park into the beautiful Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Your tour guide will show you wildlife including various native and migrating birds, peaceful manatees, fish, and even dolphins! We will also take photos of you during the tour and text or email them to you same day. It’s a great outing for people of all ages and skill levels! Mix paddle boards and kayaks for any tour as desired, both types of equipment are located at our Launch.   Other things to note Wear comfortable clothing- swimwear, cover-up, shorts and t-shirt. Protect yourself from the sun. Wear a long sleeve t-shirt and a hat or visor. Bring a bag or backpack with a towel and camera. We take photos during the tour with our phone camera.

Our guided kayak tour of beautiful Shell Key Preserve (incl beach walk :) ) begins at the public launch area just north of the bridge to Fort De Soto Park. My team and I will meet everyone here, do introductions, hand out waterproof bags, and then get everyone prepped for kayaking (lifejackets are provided, but not required for guests over 16). No experience needed as we'll give everyone a little paddling overview/refresher! We use primarily tandem kayaks for ease and comfort. (Your booking time is the planned arrival time). After that we'll head out onto the water & into the Preserve! The Preserve is a beautiful shallow environment with plenty of wildlife & a very interesting ecosystem! We'll discuss both the ecosystem and history of the Preserve. From the shallow seagrass flats to the large mangrove islands to the pristine beaches of Shell Key itself we'll try and cover it all! Including traveling through some mangrove tunnels (with friendly tides, primarily March-October) We'll also look for and talk about some of our incredible wildlife in the Preserve including dolphins, manatees, & other various fish & bird life! From our kayaks we'll be able to see a few different St. Pete landmarks & we'll discuss their history as well as some recommendations for places to eat & things to do while you're here! If you enjoy your tour please consider tipping your guide thank you!

We will meet at Phil Foster Park. Our meeting spot is on the sand between the lifeguard stands and playground. There, we will go over basic safety instructions and address any questions/concerns. It is important that all guests know how to swim. I can provide an inflatable vest for support upon request. (*If you are a true beginner/ not a confident swimmer, please consider booking me for a private tour so I can offer you extra attention without holding a group of swimmers back). We will swim out together about 50 yards to the beginning of the snorkel trail, which will be in about 10-15 feet of depth. We will follow the trail of reefs and artificial structures along the way, including a small wreck, all teaming with amazing marine life! We will go as far as your skill level allows, safely under the watchful eyes of two Palm Beach County Lifeguards. At the end of our swim, we will pack up our gear and you will be encouraged to picnic and warm up on the sand! I always like to recommend fun, local food spots if interested. Our adventure will end with big smiles and lots of new stories to tell! *Please note, the are NO REFUNDS for cancellations on the day of! I only cancel the day of if lifeguard calls for LIGHTENING. *If you are interested in ordering a GoPro video of this experience, please let me know BEFORE the experience so that I come prepared. Thanks.

Your experience will begin at The 13 Keys Scavenger Hunt located at 76 Spanish Street in historic St. Augustine. We will provide you with 13 Keys Scavenger Hunt instructions and materials, then off you go into the historic district following clues, solving riddles, and enjoying an immersion into the history of St. Augustine. This history hunt is a unique way to truly get to know St. Augustine. Other things to note The 13 Keys Scavenger Hunt is self-guided, typically done on foot or bike. If you have mobility issues, a golf cart, scooter, or power chair can be helpful! Need more than 10 spaces? Need more availability? Our site has additional times and schedules.