Certified instructors give brief instruction and then help customers launch for tandem flights near the greater Tampa area

NRA-compliant instructors train participants in the basics of defensively handling a firearm

A three- to four-hour manatee tour furnishes snorkeling equipment and in-water guides for up-close manatee encounters in the Crystal River

Visitors relax in a shaded truck to view exotic and endangered wildlife at a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and fire pit

Tied to a 1,200-foot line, parasailers glide over pale-blue waters and white sands while USCG-licensed captains oversee boat

Visitors relax in a shaded truck or mount camels to view exotic and endangered wildlife

A self-contained wave pool gives surfers of all ages the chance to ride rushing tides and attempt aerial maneuvers

Three-hour zipline tours culminate in a 900-foot flight over Coldwater Creek

Visitors steer their segways past Dunedin’s picturesque beaches and baseball stadium while learning about the town’s history

A 20-minute lesson is followed by 40 minutes of open paddling; experienced students can opt for rental-only options