Animal Encounters

Scroll down for activities around the Tampa Bay area that involve animal encounters or critters! Animal lovers will be glad to know that most of these are just a short drive of Saint Petersburg. Some though might be considered a day trip. From the Tampa Zoo to the Clearwater Aquarium and free nature parks with animal exhibits. There are so many options in this area of Florida and I’m always adding more. I’d suggest navigating to my LovingStPete blog as it’s easier to filter! You can then choose from for instance ‘beach fun’, ‘kids activities’, ‘sweet treats’, ‘nature parks’, ‘boating’ and much more. All of my recommendations for animal encounters have 4+ stars on Google Reviews at the time of posting!

My name is Mike Braswell and I’m a real estate agent in the Tampa Bay area. I use my @LovingStPete social media accounts and blog to serve as a guide to over 15 thousand followers! Please contact me if you would like to discuss St Pete Real Estate. I’d love to earn your business!

Our Golden Retriever Rescue – Meet Lola!

2024-02-14T17:30:12-05:00

Our Golden Retriever Rescue - Meet Lola! Published on 02/12/24: We're in love with our rescue from Friends of Strays Animal Shelter! We did a thing. Meet Lola! A rescue from Friends of Strays Animal Shelter. Lola most certainly rescued our family, not vice versa. We’re all in love with this sweet, smart, beautiful [...]

Our Golden Retriever Rescue – Meet Lola!2024-02-14T17:30:12-05:00

Friends of Strays – St Petersburg’s Oldest No Kill Animal Shelter

2024-02-05T08:55:56-05:00

Friends of Strays- St Petersburg's Oldest No Kill Animal Shelter Published on 01/24/24: Friends of Strays Animal Shelter! This is St. Petersburg’s oldest no kill animal shelter and I should have featured it long ago. After all, my wife started volunteering for this non-profit early last year and has always had great things to [...]

Friends of Strays – St Petersburg’s Oldest No Kill Animal Shelter2024-02-05T08:55:56-05:00

Seaside Bird Sanctuary Indian Shores Florida

2024-02-05T08:57:26-05:00

Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores Published on 01/08/24: The amazing Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores! Scroll down for details. To give you an idea, here are a few pics I took on Friday’s visit for National Bird Day. Thank you for Following LoingStPete This is the first of many Loving St [...]

Seaside Bird Sanctuary Indian Shores Florida2024-02-05T08:57:26-05:00

The Pier at Fort De Soto Park

2024-02-05T09:01:57-05:00

The Fort De Soto Pier in St Petersburg Published on 11/10/23: The new pier at Fort De Soto! Here’s a $5 adventure to one of the most beautiful areas of Florida. And it’s right here in Pinellas County! With five islands, 1,136 acres, seven miles of waterfront, and nearly three miles of beaches, I [...]

The Pier at Fort De Soto Park2024-02-05T09:01:57-05:00

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach – So Many Manatees

2024-02-05T09:02:39-05:00

Free in Apollo Beach - Manatee Viewing Center Published on 11/03/23: The Manatee Viewing Center has been voted the #2 free attraction in the country by USA Today for 2023! I’m posting this Loving St Pete “Chilly Day Adventure” recommendation in November this year, so you’ll have more opportunities to visit. Who’s familiar? [...]

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach – So Many Manatees2024-02-05T09:02:39-05:00

Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg – Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and more

2023-08-03T10:16:07-04:00

Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg - Observation Tower, Boardwalk... Published on 08/03/23: This was my first trip to the 400-acre Sawgrass Lake Park [said in a whispered mumble]. Right here in St Pete. Seriously, what was I thinking? It’s even on the water and has an observation tower. You know that’s ✔️✔️ [...]

Sawgrass Lake Park in St Petersburg – Observation Tower, Boardwalk, and more2023-08-03T10:16:07-04:00

Weedon Island Preserve in St Petersburg, Florida

2023-06-20T13:52:36-04:00

Weedon Island Preserve in St Petersburg, Florida Published on 06/20/23: Who knows Weedon Island Preserve in St Petersburg? This expansive 3100+ acre preserve is near the top of our list when we have visitors in town - free and offers something for everyone. Plus, it’s right near the Gandy bridge, easily accessible to [...]

Weedon Island Preserve in St Petersburg, Florida2023-06-20T13:52:36-04:00

George McGough Nature Park – Narrows in Largo Florida

2023-06-20T13:11:53-04:00

George McGough Nature Park - Narrows in Largo Florida Published on 06/14/23: The amazing George C. McGough Nature Park. With summer upon us, look for some extra posts on great nature preserves, parks, wildlife encounters, ziplines (kids), places to launch kayaks/canoes, playgrounds …you get the general idea. FREE or almost free local activities [...]

George McGough Nature Park – Narrows in Largo Florida2023-06-20T13:11:53-04:00

Dinosaur World Florida Plant City – Our Family Review

2023-05-27T23:50:33-04:00

Dinosaur World Florida Plant City - Our Family Review Published on 05/28/23: Who knows Dinosaur World or has driven by their huge T-Rex on I-4? Colt’s head usually swivels like an owl as we pass, so we finally visited! It moved up my “to-do” list when a follower said they offer gem mining [...]

Dinosaur World Florida Plant City – Our Family Review2023-05-27T23:50:33-04:00

Whale Sharks off our Florida Coast – Epic Fishing Trip | Video

2023-05-23T08:20:36-04:00

Whale Sharks off our Florida Coast - Epic Fishing Trip | Video Published on 05/23/23 (scroll down for video): Whale sharks! These gentle giants were spotted miles off our coast this week by @captain_jason_stock. He saw 8 of them! No worries though, unless you’re plankton or fish eggs…their mouth is simply a huge filter. [...]

Whale Sharks off our Florida Coast – Epic Fishing Trip | Video2023-05-23T08:20:36-04:00
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