Baby Loves Disco is taking children out of the bar/club/high end restaurant scene (until this day I will never know why kids should be in the middle of the action where liquor is flowing, music is playing – you know the scene) and giving them a place of their own. This is not just a babysitting club, rather a hip nightclub (Barney is banned)- in our case - Revolution in Fort Lauderdale. For the event, the club is transformed into an afternoon dance party where real music is spun and mixed by DJ’s featuring classic tunes from the 70’s and 80’s. The room is then filled with bubble machines, baby changing stations, a chill-out room, healthy snacks and lots of dancing. What a great change from your routine, and a chance for kids of all ages to come together – in a place that is meant for “kids.” After reading that, it made me wonder what are the other kid-friendly places to go to in South Florida:

• Lion Country Safari: I previously posted about this place here where children and their parents alike can take a walk on the wild side.
• Walt Disney World: Ok like we didn’t know that. But did you know that b5media has a blog devoted entirely to WDW? You can find it here.
• Butterfly World located in Coconut Creek
• Miami Seaquarium: Did you know that this was once the setting for the TV Show, Flipper?
• Visit animals throughout the world at The Miami MetroZoo
• Young at Art Children’s Museum: This interactive children’s museum will help them develop their creativity while learning about different cultures, history and the environment.
• Boomers! A state of the art playland for children of all ages. It includes video games, laser tag, mini golf, bumper boats, go karts, a climbing wall and more.
• Crandon Park (Key Biscayne): Combining a park and the beach into one, this 2 mile long beach is often name on the top 10 list of the best in the country and has areas set aside for picnics, grilling, cabana rentals, biking, kayaking, an amusement center and even a carousel. There’s also a marina, championship golf course and a 27-court tennis center.

Photo Credit: Sarcasmo @ flickr

Post from: The South Florida Traveler

Popularly known for its pristine beaches, beautiful weather and glamourous shops, Palm Beach County is also known for the first drive-thru safari park in the country. Lion Country Safari has been around since 1967 and is conveniently located in western Palm Beach County. This popular tourist attraction is great for children, animal lovers or anyone who “wants to take a walk on the wild side.”

This park was originally developed by a group of South African and British entrepreneurs who wanted to bring the at home feeling of an African game park to South Florida. The concept quickly caught on and has become a mainstay in the South Florida area. The location is ideal because of the warm climate and the large population of tourists who travel to the area every year.

As you drive through the park, you will enter the home of over 900 animals. Throughout your safari, you may come face to face with lions, white rhino, chimpanzees, or giraffe. Lion Country Safari contains more than just the drive through preserve, but it is also home to over 200 campsites, a restaurant, a gift shop, a ferris wheel, a petting zoo and bird, reptile, and alligator exhibits.

If you’ve been craving that exhilarating feel of an African safari, but just have an afternoon to kill, drop on by Lion Country Safari for a memorable escape. Lion Country Safari is located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, just 20 miles west of downtown West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 793-1084.

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Post from: The South Florida Traveler