Dolphins, manatees, loggerhead turtles, alligators, pelicans --- there are so many interesting creatures you'll only find (together) in Southern Florida. I do hope you'll be able to take the time to see them in their natural habitats.
ETA:
I have (in my living room :facepalm
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an "antique" stuffed giant turtle. I'm not a fan of taxidermy whatsoever, but it was just one of those things:
My BF was helping an elderly woman divest herself of her many household belongings as she was being transferred to an Assisted Living facility. She didn't know what to do with this giant turtle (it's appx 5'x4').
He chatted with her about its history and found out that it had been in her family for over 100 years. Since turtles like that can live to be 100, well, you can do the math.
He brought it home to me and I was THRILLED!!!! I mean, just imagining the amazing life this giant turtle had lived really left me awestruck, and that I was now his custodian -- well, years later, I'm still honored to have him in my home...
I remember having my kids call me at work one afternoon telling me that someone had broken into our house. So many things go through your head in that situation. My mind rapidly ran through all the things the thieves could have taken...
What came out of my mouth!?: "Is the turtle still there!?" LOL