Wonder what it takes to be named the #1 Beach in the U.S.? Beautiful white sands and clear, shallow water make this beach an ideal playground for families. With hundreds of things to do on Clearwater Beach, the main attraction is still its perfect beach! Today, thousands of visitors visit Ardastra annually to marvel at the tranquil, restorative gardens and enjoy close encounters with a wonderful collection of over 135 animals, complete with a petting zoo, secret garden and flamingo arena. Originally created as a nature preserve by Jamaican horticulturalist Hedley Edwards in the 1950’s, Ardastra Gardens & Zoo has developed over the decades into a tropical garden, conservation centre, boutique zoo and now wildlife rescue & rehab facility. Hand-feed playful parrots, meet beautiful Bahamian boa constrictors and be sure to watch the world-famous marching flamingos in action.

As the first and only zoo in The Bahamas, it features more than four acres of lush tropical gardens inhabited by a dazzling array of animal species-including the national bird of The Bahamas, the Caribbean flamingo. Head to the heart of Nassau for a unique visit to the Ardastra Gardens Zoo & Conservation Centre. Take a tour with a naturalist and explore all that this nature hotbed has to offer. The Crandon Park Nature Center is home to exotic plants, rare fish and wildlife, and Bear Cut Preserve, a natural Environment Study Area. It's fun to explore the various ecosystems at Crandon Park, including dunes, mangroves, coastal hammock and sea grass beds. Cabana renters are assigned a parking space and exclusive picnic tables on the beach. Cabanas have showers and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. At the south end of Crandon Park Beach, there are cabanas for rent. There's almost always a birthday party or event taking place somewhere at this site. Gear up for a friendly game of beach volleyball or unpack your picnic and bring some supplies for the on-site grills. The beach remains the main attraction at the luscious and family-friendly Crandon Park. At Crandon Park Beach on Key Biscayne, there's a Family Amusement Center, a Nature Center and even a place to rent cabanas. A beautiful, sprawling campus of beaches and amenities, Crandon Park is more than a beach. Crandon Beach is one of Miami's greatest park treasures.

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