The 3 Best Family Friendly Animal Attractions In Tampa Bay

Life is pretty hectic, everyone seems to always be super busy.  with schedules to keep, deadlines to reach and obligations to fulfill, sometimes it feels like the cycle doesn't stop.  Sometimes we need to take a few hours and reconnect, with ourselves and our surroundings.  For me, there are few ways to decompress more efficiently than petting a goat.  I have always loved petting zoos, Farm animals are not a part of my regular life, so any chance I get to spend a few minutes with these creatures, I take it. Here are the best 3 family friendly animal attractions in Tampa Bay.

3. Raprager Family Farm: Raprager Family Farm is a family owned and operated farm.  Started by Justin and Amanda Raprager, they have an interactive experience for kids and families.  They have a wide variety of animals to enjoy, including some large tortoises that have free range of the grounds.  They also have a butterfly garden, hayrides and a huge JumpZone for kids.

So get out there, and have some fun on the farm and go pet a goat. Totes-Ma-Goats!!!

Updated 3/1/2024

Summer is right around the corner and it's a great time to consider to cool off. Take the kids along if you want, and have fun without a ton of planning or expense. One great idea is to invest (not a lot) in a day pass or pool pass at one or more of our great Tampa Bay area hotels and resorts. For nominal fees, you'll be able to enjoy all the amenities at a fraction of the cost of renting a room for the night.

Depending on the hotel you pick, you'll be able to enjoy the pool, the beach, lounge chairs, and cabanas. In Tampa, where there is no beach but a lot to see and do, there are still plenty of upscale hotels that offer day passes for their pools, and the ability to enjoy all that downtown and Channelside have to offer. It comes down to whether you want to spend $200-$300 or more for one night, or as little as about $20 for a day, and then go home and sleep in your own bed! There's another advantage, too: you won't have to pay anyone to take care of the pets! For more ideas from Resortpass, click here.

The best perk of getting a pass to a Tampa Bay hotel pool vs the beach is no sand! Any Floridian knows that after a beach day, your car will have sand trapped in there for months. Plus, you're also able to take advantage of getting a fancy lunch at either these hotel's restaurants or a nearby spot. You'll have tons of options if you choose a downtown hotel. But in this case, you may want to bring a change of clothes. Either way, you don't want to forget your sunscreen.

Perfect spot if you have other plans in Downtown Tampa. Go from the pool to a Lightning game in minutes! Their rooftop pool pass starts at only $15!

The Fenway hotel offers some gorgeous waterfront views. It's a quick drive to either Clearwater Beach or Honeymoon. Day passes start at $20.

Sit back with stunning views of the Tampa Riverwalk at the waterfront pool. You also have access to the fitness center, and pool bar complete with incredible downtown views. Day passes start at only $20.

Enjoy the modern gem in Tampa's Westshore district with a beautiful day at the pool.  Kids are only $10 each for the day, and infants are free.

Around the pool, you'll enjoy spectacular views of downtown Tampa and the vibrant Water Street district.  Day passes start as low as $30 for adults.