Lakeland, Florida has this thing called the Safari Wilderness where you can explore via camel or var.
You get to see all sorts of animals and be right up close to them.
When I was a kid we did a very similar thing. I remember loving seeing all the animals and being right there. I remember feeding them fruit loops in particular. It was hard finding something similar in this day and age. Thankfully my area of Lakeland always has tons to do for kids. There are museums, parks, zoos, and aquariums. I recently just came across the Safari Wilderness exploration thing. My son really loved it. He has always been fascinated with animals and constantly wants to see them. I liked that it felt less like a zoo. Honestly zoos have always made me sad to see them like that. The animals seemed much more free. I also liked that you can go anytime since you are safe in a car. I can plan to go even if it is cold or slightly rainy. Thankfully Lakeland, Florida offers some really nice weather. The only snag would be the severe heat. From the car I can crank the AC and the kids in the back don’t know the difference. I am constantly on the hunt for neat things to do in Lakeland. The area seems to always come up with something unique for the demand. I would never live anywhere else. I don’t know if I would ever want to do that Safari on a camel though. That sounds pretty odd.