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Tourist Attractions in Alabama
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Birmingham Zoo
On 100 acres of wooded parkland, the zoo is home to over 800
animals, many of them rare, exotic and endangered. The zoo
features such animals as cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffes,
cobras, rhinos, wart hogs and many others. a fun and educational
experience for all ages, the zoo is also wheelchair accessible.
Picnic areas are available. For information call: (205)879-0408
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Education Center
The center contains a variety of aquariums and dry exhibits
relating to the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, Barrier
Island, and coastal waters. attractions open to the public: Sea
Pines Trail and Mr. Sand Exhibit; Dauphin Island Sea Lab; Living
Marsh and Boardwalk; Ladner Pavilion. For information call:
(334)861-2141
Water World
Water World offers water recreation for people of all ages. The
site includes a giant wave pool, a triple-flume water slide, a
magical kiddie pool, concessions, gift shop, video arcade and
picnic facilities. For information call: (334)793-0297
Alabama Princess Riverboat
an authentic replica of a nineteenth century sternwheeler, the
alabama Princess offers leisurely luncheon and dinner cruises
along the scenic and historic Coosa River. Sightseeing cruises
are available from May to October. Charters and groups are
welcomed year-round. For information call: (205)549-1111
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
The world's largest space attraction includes full-size rockets
in Rocket Park, the Pathfinder (a life-size mock-up of the Space
Shuttle), bus tours of NaSa, OMNIMaX movies, a moon rock, and
hands-on exhibits for all ages. Experience the g-forces of
blast-off and the weightlessness of space on the Space Shot;
take a flight to Jupiter on Journey to Jupiter; learn about life
on a space station in Outpost in Space. The center is also home
of U.S. Space Camp and aviation Challenge. For information call:
(205)837-3400
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