Busch Gardens: A cross between a theme park and a safari park. Ride the rides and then hand-feed the giraffes. www.buschgardens.com
The Henry B Plant Museum: Learn about the city's fascinating heritage in the converted historic Tampa Bay Hotel. www.plantmuseum.com
Lowry Park Zoo: Number one family zoo in America and home to a manatee rehabilitation centre, which releases these magnificent sea mammals back into the wild. You can feed brightly coloured lorikeets while here. www.lowryparkzoo.com
Florida Aquarium: Tonnes of sea life; ask nicely and they'll let you hold baby gators. www.flaquarium.org
Flatwood Adventures: Take a horseback eco tour through the Anclote River Ranch. My horse was called Madonna - insert your own gag here about my riding her. www.flatwoodsadventures.com