Panama City Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Panama City, Florida - FL, USA)

Boasting a coastal location in Florida, most of Panama City's tourist attractions are water-based or have a marine theme. Along with the exquisite beaches and nightlife attractions in Panama City, there are also many excellent museums.

In addition, other popular tourist attractions in Panama City include the Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center, which features fun for all the family. Also, Panama City's Gulf World Marine Park and the Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park showcase indigenous animals and fish of the region, as well as exotic specimens from around the world.

Gulf World Marine Park

Address: 15412 Front Beach Road, Panama City, Florida FL, 32413, USA
Tel: +1 850 234 5271
Up there with the best of Florida's water-related parks, the Gulf World Marine Park is loaded with exotic and colorful creatures from the deep. Children will love the sea lion, dolphin and tropical bird shows, as well as the Splash-Magic laser light show. Panama City's Marine Park also boasts sharks, otters, alligators and a stingray petting pool, while it is also possible to swim with a dolphin.
Open hours: daily, May to September - 09:00 to 19:00; October to April - 09:30 to 17:00; evening entertainment often available at the Tropical Garden Theater
Admission: charge, discounts for children, children under five free

Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center

Address: 8602 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida FL, 32408, USA
Tel: +1 850 234 1049
Panama City's Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center on Thomas Drive offers fun activities for the entire family. Highlights include three go-kart tracks, which feature the fast Formula II Track, with 9 hp go-karts; and the three-storey high Vortex racetrack. Other attractions on-site are bumper boats and miniature golf, while the Kids Kingdom contains Kiddie Go-Karts and Krazy Bumper Karts. There is also a games arcade with all the latest games.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park

Address: 9008 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida FL, 32407, USA
Tel: +1 850 230 1243
Featuring hundreds of exotic animals, the Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park in Panama City has resident lions, tigers, kangaroos, orangutans and snow leopards, as well as many other species. There are nearly as many species of plant as there are animal attractions, and the creatures have a beautiful environment to spend their days in. Kids will also be chuffed with the petting zoo.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to dusk
Admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors, children under four free