The Wandering Disciple

St. Petersburg, Florida: Located in downtown St. Petersburg is one of the country’s premier children’s museums. Great Exploration is a place where children of all ages come to interact and learn about the world around them. The interactive exhibits found here give them a hands-on feel of how everyday life functions. The 24,000 square foot museum opened to the public in 1987 and is located in downtown St. Petersburg. The museums permanent collection features exhibits on arts and sciences and allows the children to learn through role playing and interaction. The permanent exhibits and their subject include: Animation Station: using a digital camera and computer enhancement, children are able to create their own animation skit. Bernoulli Station: learn about air pressure and movement of air using floating balls. Engine Company 15: a replica firehouse equipped with a fire engine bunker gear and more teaches the importance of fire safety. Fit 4 All Kids Ville: teaches about how goo...

Tampa, Florida: Deep in the tropical rainforest at Busch Gardens Tampa lies the Myombe Reserve, home to a family of chimpanzees and gorillas. Inside the lush landscape of tropical foliage and waterfalls, guests can visit the research outpost and witness the primates in action in a habitat that closely resembles their native homes. Opening in 1992, the three acre preserve is home to nine chimpanzees and six gorillas. The family of gorillas expanded in 2005 with the birth of male baby gorilla. This was the first gorilla to reproduce at Busch Gardens. For more photos, click on the photo above or visit my Busch Gardens photo page.