Family Fun in Ocala Area

Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center

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Ocala Area has 10 family activities across 8 categories and 2 cities. Pick an activity to see top picks, or jump to a city.

Venue notes from Ocala Area tracks

Petting Zoo Ocala: Professional handlers with over 40 years of experience managing exotic and wild animals
Easy Street by Funworks Go-Kart Track: Located in Ocala, a city known for its natural beauty and outdoor attractions, this go-kart venue offers an outdoor gas-powered karting experience
Easy Street by Funworks features Lazer Maze: The Vault, a newly added laser tag attraction that represents a modern upgrade to their entertainment offerings
Sky Zone offers a monthly 'Home School Hop' event on the first Friday of each month (1-4pm) with special pricing ($24.99 for 90 min or $39.99 all-day), specifically designed for homeschooled students of all ages
Discovery Center features live animals including an axolotl, a rare aquatic salamander species known for its unique feathered gills and regenerative abilities
Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter: Mertailor's features live mermaid performances by the founder Eric multiple times daily (12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM), with the founder himself swimming in the tank during special events
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: The museum features one of the most impressive collections of ice age giant animal bones with life-like furred statues, described by visitors as among the best displays of prehistoric artifacts they've encountered
Easy Street by Funworks Miniature Golf Course: Course features a Hole in One challenge, adding a competitive element beyond standard mini golf play
Skate Mania operates roller derby programs, as evidenced by 6 mentions of 'roller derby' in customer reviews, indicating an active competitive skating community at the venue
Skate A Way South has become a replacement venue for the local roller skating community after Roller Barn closed down, indicating it serves as an important recreational hub in Ocala
Petting Zoo Ocala: Offers camel rides in addition to standard petting zoo experiences, available by reservation
Easy Street by Funworks: The venue offers significantly more party time than competitors - birthday party packages include extended wristband time after the party room session, providing more value than the standard 2-hour packages at other major chains like Chuck E. Cheese and Sky Zone

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park: The park features a specialized 'Glow' jumping experience available during All Day Jump sessions (1-10pm), requiring a glow shirt and creating a unique nighttime trampoline experience
Discovery Center: The facility offers specialized Lego classes as part of their educational programming, which visitors specifically praise as effective learning experiences
Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter: The aquarium primarily houses rescued and rehabilitated animals rather than wild-caught specimens, emphasizing conservation and animal welfare
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: The museum includes exhibits on local film history from Silver Springs, indicating the area's significance as a historic movie filming location
Easy Street by Funworks Miniature Golf Course: 18-hole outdoor course includes varied elevation play with uphill, downhill, and around-obstacle design elements
Skate Mania: The rink offers a Summer Camp program for ages 5-12 running June 1-July 31 with early bird pricing of $110/week, providing structured skating education during school breaks
Skate A Way South: The rink features arcade games and entertainment options that reviewers note were not available at other local rinks they previously attended

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