Okeechobee KOA

Lake Okeechobee

Spend a day at Lake Okeechobee, the second largest freshwater lake wholly in the United States at 730 square miles. It is enclosed by Hoover Dike; a 20-foot high, 140-mile long levee that protects surrounding communities and doubles as a scenic trail. Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more. See eagles, otters, bears and alligators!

UDT Seal Museum

Visit the only museum in the world dedicated to the elite warriors of Naval Special Warfare. See exhibits preserving the weapons, equipment, vehicles and artifacts of the U.S. Navy Seals and their predecessors! Open Monday (January - April) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission is charged. Located in Fort Pierce; 30 miles northeast of Okeechobee.

Lion Country Safari

Add some adventure to your life with a safari! Drive your vehicle through over four miles of untamed wilderness. There are seven preserves with 1,000 animals roaming free. See rhinos, giraffes, elephants, lions and so much more. Enjoy the petting zoo, carnival rides and water play at the Safari World Amusement Park. Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is charged. Wheelchair accessible. Located in West Palm Beach, 50 miles southeast of Okeechobee, on Highway 710.

Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

The goal of the Center is to rescue, rehabilitate and then return animals to the wild. For those who can’t be returned, they make their home here. Visit all 27 species, including panthers, bobcats, deer, lemurs and kinkajous! Wander through the free-roaming butterfly haven. Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the winter and 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the summer. Admission is by donation. Located in Okeechobee.

Spring Training

Baseball fans will love it here!

The St. Lucie Sports Stadium in Port St. Lucie is the spring training home of the New York Mets and summer home of the St. Lucie Mets. Located 25 miles east of Okeechobee. Call 772-871-5476 for schedules.

Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter hosts the St. Louis Cardinals for spring training and is the summer home of the Jupiter Hammerheads and the Palm Beach Cardinals. Located 35 miles southeast of Okeechobee. Call 561-966-3309 for schedules. Play ball!

Palm Beach Zoo

Wander through the zoo that has over 23 acres of lush, tropical habitats; home to over 1,100 animals from Florida, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. See panthers, black bears, otters, alligators, tigers, jaguars and many more! Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is charged. Wheelchair accessible. Located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach; 40 miles southeast of Okeechobee, off I-95.

Gatorland

Visit Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World!” This 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. Enjoy one-of-a-kind reptile shows, a swamp walk, an aviary and a petting zoo! Or just watch them sun and swim from the boardwalk and observation tower. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Admission is charged. Located in Orlando, 95 miles north of Okeechobee.

Gatorama

See the largest exhibit of alligators and crocodiles anywhere at Gatorama! Meet Goliath, the meanest crocodile in the country. Wander the 1,000-foot walkway and watch the prehistoric creatures swimming and sunning themselves! Enjoy the feeding shows and see the monkeys, bobcats, macaws and more. Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is charged. Located in Palmdale, 30 miles southwest of Okeechobee on US 27.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures

See Florida as it was meant to be seen with Babcock Wilderness Adventures! Enjoy either a 90-minute swamp buggy nature tour or a three-hour off-road bicycle tour (everything is provided) through the 90,000-acre Crescent B Ranch and the Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Experienced guides will educate you about the flora and fauna, including alligators, panthers, deer and bison. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from November – May and mornings only from June – October. Admission is charged. Call 800-500-5583 for reservations. Located in Punta Gorda, 50 miles west of Okeechobee off I-75.

Moroso Motorsports Park

Satisfy your “need for speed” at this state-of-the-art racing facility. There is a quarter-mile drag strip and a two and a quarter ten-turn road course to get your heart pumping. There is motorcycle racing, drag racing, car shows and other events throughout the year. Call 561-622-1400 for event schedules. Admission is charged. Located in Palm Beach Gardens, 45 miles southeast of Okeechobee on Beeline Highway State Route 710.

Palm Beach Princess

Take a lunch or dinner casino cruise on the Palm Beach Princess! There is a full casino with 400 slot machines, bingo, blackjack, poker and more, plus Sports Book. Enjoy restaurants, lounges and live entertainment. Relax in the spa or the pool. Call 561-845-7447 for reservations. Admission is charged. Located in the Port of Palm Beach, 50 miles southeast of Okeechobee.

Seminole Casino Brighton

Put a little excitement in your day with a trip to the casino! Enjoy 240 gaming machines, ten poker tables and 500 high-stakes bingo seats. There is also a restaurant and lounge for you to relax in. Open daily at 10:00 a.m. Located on the Brighton Indian Reservation in Okeechobee off Highway 721.

Chamber of Commerce

Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce
okeechobeechamberofcommerce.com

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
palmbeaches.com

Okeechobee Tourist Development Council

http://www.okeechobee-tdc.com