Come to Forever Florida and help us celebrate our Festival Days. You'll find we know how to throw a party. Scroll through below for all of the upcoming Festival Days then come on out and get in on the fun! Coming up next is some Mother's Day adventure! Reservations where necessary can be made by calling 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER. See you there!
Mother's Day at Forever Florida - Sunday, May 13, 2012
Bring the mothers in your life out to Forever Florida for a visit with our mother, Mother Nature! Enjoy a fun family day on a Coach Safari, Horseback Safari, Zipline Safari or spend the day exploring the new EcoPark! Then, sit down for a beautiful meal in the Cypress Restaurant complete with some fun extras for the best people around, moms.
Reservations recommended. Call 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER.
Take a Child Outside Week at Forever Florida - September 24-30, 2012
Please join Florida EcoSafaris as we celebrate Take A Child Outside Week, a national initiative spearheaded by the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, which kicks off Monday, September 24 and runs through Sunday, September 30. Designed to help break down obstacles that keep children from exploring the natural world, the week encourages children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It was inspired by Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” which identifies the benefits of outdoor experiences for children and addresses some of the problems of what he terms “Nature Deficit Disorder,” such as increased feelings of stress, trouble paying attention and feelings of being disconnected from the world.
On the Take A Child Outside web site, adults are encouraged to make a pledge to take a child outside during the week and chart their location on a digital map. Florida EcoSafaris is featured as one of the partners on the map and is providing opportunities for people to get outside. Currently, all 50 US states and four foreign countries actively participate in Take A Child Outside Week with over 300 organizations participating nationwide including parks, museums, science centers, and many other organizations interested in reconnecting children and nature.
Stop by the main reception desk in the Forever Florida Visitor Center with your child from September 24 to 30, 2010 to pick up a free activity kit such as the "Make a Spider Web Kit". Spiders are essential to keeping insect populations in balance. With this fun activity, your child will construct their very own spider web and design thier own spider! They can determine what their spider eats, and name it too! (ie. The “Cotton-candy” spider, eats only sweet insects, and attracts anyone within a 10mi radius who is eating cotton candy. This unique spider’s web looks as though it has come directly out of a cotton candy machine; it even looks pink and blue!) We can't wait to see what creative spider your child comes up with as we participate in this important and fun effort to get kids outside!
For more information about the event, please contact: Kelly Wagner, Director of Education at Education@FloridaEcoSafaris.com or call 407.433.5485.
Howling Halloween - October 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2012
Get as scared as you like at the 13th Annual Howling Halloween party. Ever hear those mysterious bumps in the night on a camping trip that set your nerves on end? It's about time you headed out with us into wild Florida to face those fears once and for all.
Brace yourself for the Screamline Haunted Zipline Adventure. This first ever haunted zipline experience will allow those brave enough and fool hearty enough to step off into the darkness 68 feet off the ground flying through the trees at speeds up to 30 miles per hour through 7 screaming ziplines and 2 haunted bridges. It's a starlight journey into the unknown as you fly through the night sky like a vampire bat. Let's hope the real vampires don't think you're mocking them. Plus, by popular demand, the Haunted Woods Walk is back! And, it's more terrifying than ever.
Enjoy family friendly hay rides, cold beer, nightly food and drink specials and entertainment. Starts at 7PM. No charge for general admission, $5 for hayrides, $10 for the Haunted Corral, $85 for the Screamline Haunted Zipline Adventure (Screamline includes access to the Haunted Woods Walk and a Hayride!).
Advance reservations highly recommended for the Screamline Haunted Zipline Adventure. Call 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER. Must be age 10 or older to participate in the Screamline and weigh between 70 and 275lbs. Must have pants, closed toe shoes and no loose or flowing costumes to participate in the Screamline.
See you there, if you dare!
13th Annual Patrick Smith Day - November 2012
Get ready for some Fall fun at our Patrick Smith Day festival celebrating all things Florida. The popular annual event is in honor of Patrick Smith, a great storyteller, author and historian who's been recognized as "the greatest living Floridian" by the Florida historical society. Quite a title, right? He's written some amazing books about the pioneer days of Florida inlcuding his most well known historical epic "A Land Remembered".
We love Patrick Smith's books because they're filled with so much of what makes Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida special including the animals, pristine natural ecosystems and above all else ADVENTURE! Take the special "A Land Remembered Coach Safari" for an amazing inside look at the setting for so many of Patrick Smith's stories. Plus, in the spirit of adventure, it's a perfect day to experience the new Cypress Canopy Cycle, specially priced for the day!
This year's festival has a full lineup of fun including Bluegrass and Folk Music, storytellers, special Florida heritage cattle and horse demonstrations and a keynote address by noted historian and author Harvey Oyer III. Plus, get a head start on your holiday shopping with local artists, artisans, authors and vendors with unique gifts to browse.
Admission is just $5 per person. Plus specially priced "A Land Remembered" Coach Safaris will be departing throughout the day. Proceeds from the event benefit the Allen Broussard Conservancy. A 501C3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting Florida's wilderness.
See you there!
Thanksgiving Day Dinner - Thursday November 22, 2012
Join us for traditional turkey day fare with a country twist in Forever Florida's beautiful Cypress Restaurant. We spare the wild turkeys on location but there's still bird available along with cranberries, stuffing and so many more items in our country-style spread. Make a day of it with a family ecosafari through the beautiful Forever Florida conservation lands before or after your meal. Spend some time in a rocking chair on the wraparound porch, take a stroll around the lake and visit the petting zoo. Surrounded by the beauty of wild Florida, there's no shortage of things to be thankful for. The full dinner spread is just $18.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Advance reservations required, call 407-957-9794 ext 1 or toll free 866-85-4EVER.
Fixed Price Menu, $18.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity). 2012 Menu coming in September. Here's a look back at the 2011 Menu: Mug of Uncle Ken’s Creamy Pumpkin Bisque, topped with fall-inspired pan-seared apple chutney, drizzled with dry vermouth. Savory autumn salad with candied nuts and a specialty house dressing. Choice of juicy, Smoked Turkey Breast or Granny’s soda pop ham, served atop Pop's Savory Cornbread Dressing. Served with Garlic Mashed Taters with a creamy sage and parmesan gravy, and Cousin Mandy’s green bean casserole surprise. And of course, don’t forget America’s favorite Turkey Day side item, cranberry sauce! Meal includes a non-alcoholic beverage, Southern inspired dessert selections and after dinner coffee service.
Seasonal, Micro-Brew and Domestic Beer available, as well as nicely paired White and Red table wines by the glass or bottle.
Now accepting reservations for 11:00am to 2:30pm seatings. Space is limited so please make your reservations today, call 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER.
Christmas at Forever Florida - December, 2012
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Holiday Lights Zipline Safari - Evenings, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012
Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida presents a family holiday adventure like none other. The Holiday Lights Zipline Safari will take you caroling through the Forever Florida Wildlife Conservation Area 68 feet off the ground through Florida's very own winter wonderland. You’re the star on these treetops as you zip your way through the night sky along 7 different ziplines, 10 aerial observation platforms and 2 free-walking sky bridges. It's all the fun of a Starlight Zipline Safari plus some special holiday lights, music and fun along the way. The special holiday adventure runs Saturday nights throughout December.
Santa won’t be the only one flying over Florida this year as you soar through the night sky at speeds up to 30 miles per hour! The Holiday Lights Zipline Safari incorporates the best of Florida EcoSafaris’ popular Starlight Zipline Safari including a chance to spot some of wild Florida’s nocturnal residents along the two and a half hour journey. You'll find colorful holiday lights along the way in the most unexpected places but nothing will compare to mother nature's holiday light show, a beautiful bright sky full of stars completely unobstructed by city lights! You can relax knowing that, just like Rudolph, Florida EcoSafaris’ skilled zipline guides are there to make it a fun and safe fully-guided adventure.
Tickets for the Holiday Lights Zipline Safari are $85. Participants must be age 10 or older and weigh between 70 and 275lbs. Please allow for a four hour visit including check-in, transport by safari coach and the Holiday Lights Zipline Safari. Advance Reservations Required, call 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER.
Christmas Day at Forever Florida - December 25, 2012 - 9am to 5pm
Celebrate Christmas with us! We're open and ready for adventure, even on Christmas! Join us for a fun day filled with a Zipline Safari, Cypress Canopy Cycle, Horseback Safari or Coach Safari. The Cypress Restaurant is open regular operating hours from 11am to 3pm so be sure to enjoy some real Florida BBQ or other homestyle fare. As always, there's no charge for admission to the Forever Florida Visitor Center or the Cypress Restaurant so feel free to stop by even if you're just looking for some home cooking on the holiday. See you there for some holiday fun!
Reservations required for the Safaris but not for the restaurant. Call 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER.
New Year's Day Celebration - January 1, 2013
Ring in the New Year with Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida. What better way to take charge of the new year than by starting it out with an adventure! Enjoy the All New Zipline Safari, Cypress Canopy Cycle, Horseback Safari or Coach Safari. Plus, partake of great food in the Cypress Restaurant. Most importantly, join us in resolving to save Florida's wilderness!
Valentine's Weekend at Forever Florida - February 16 & 17, 2013
Romance awaits at Forever Florida. On Saturday February 16, 2013 enjoy a beautiful Horseback Safari during the day or the Starlight Sweetheart Zipline Safari that evening. Or, on Sunday February 17, 2013 enjoy a romantic daytime adventure. Don't forget to sit down for a nice lunch in the Cypress Restaurant. Space is limited so reserve early by calling 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER.
Easter Dinner - Sunday, March 31 2013
Gather up the friends and family and celebrate the season of rebirth with an Easter excursion to Forever Florida. With Spring in full gear, Easter will be a perfect day to enjoy a Coach, Horseback Safari, Zipline Safari or spend the day exploring the EcoPark! Then, sit down together for a beautiful lunch in the Cypress Restaurant. Safaris will be available throughout the day.
Now accepting reservations. Space is limited so please make your reservations today, call 407-957-9794 or toll free 866-85-4EVER.
