Easy Day Trips Featuring Animals

According to an article in Timeout: Central Florida Entertainment Guide, there are four attractions easily accessible in Central Florida for wonderful animal encounters. They are Giraffe Ranch in Dade City, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Gatorland in Orlando, and Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee. Here is the link to the article: http://www.theledger.com/article/20120809/ENT/120809416?p=all&tc=pgall