Why Don't You Have Anything On...

I often get asked why there is no mention on this site of particular attractions which are still open. The answer is simple: this is a site about closed attractions -- if it's open, it doesn't qualify. The following attractions (which I am often asked about) are still open: Caribbean Gardens (Formerly Jungle Larry's). Citrus Tower Coral Castle (This is the house, AKA Rock Gate, carved out of coral rock by Ed L., after his 16 year old girlfriend jilted him, that keeps showing up on TV.) Gatorama Gatorland (Orlando) Gulf World Gulfarium Key West Aquarium Marineland Miami Seaquarium Monkey Jungle Parrot Jungle (moved to Watson Island and became Jungle Island) Ripley's Believe It or Not (St. Augustine and Orlando) Sarasota Classic Car Museum (Formerly Horn's/Bellm's Cars and Music of Yesterday) Sarasota Jungle Gardens Walt Disney World Weeki Wachee (Now a State Park, but the mermaids are still there.) This is not a list of all currently open Florida attractions, just the ones I am often asked about. If you want information on any of these, contact that attraction.

Also, see the The Master List for attractions that haven't been covered here as of yet due to time constraints or a lack of material. More will be added as time and tide allow. There's a good list of existing Florida theme parks, waterparks, and zoos at Theme Park City. Return To Florida's Lost Tourist Attractions Copyright 1998-2011 by Robert H. Brown.