Jungle Zone
Rating
Family of 4
$60-100 total: admission typically $10-18/child; check website for current rates
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 2-10
About
Jungle Zone in Tavares is a classic outdoor family fun center in Lake County — the kind of place where you show up with kids, pay a reasonable admission, and let them run between go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, and inflatables for a couple of hours while you sit in the shade. It's the opposite of a theme park experience in the best way: simple, outdoorsy, and genuinely fun.
The bumper boats are a perennial favorite — small motorized boats on a small pond where kids can soak each other. Bring a change of clothes because the soaking is thorough and intentional. The go-karts are family-track style appropriate for the age range. Mini golf is straightforward but enjoyable. Inflatable bounce elements round out the activity menu.
Jungle Zone's key constraint: it is only open on Saturdays and Sundays, 11AM-6PM. Every other day, the gates are closed. This makes it a weekend-only option that requires intentional planning.
The Tavares/Mount Dora area is one of the more charming parts of the Orlando metropolitan area — Lakes County's chain of lakes, the quaint historic downtown of Mount Dora (10 minutes away), and a slower pace than the tourist corridor. Families who want a day that combines a classic family fun center with a scenic, less commercial Florida experience will find the drive worthwhile.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Unknown
Kid Meals
Limited
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Saturday or Sunday only (11AM-6PM) — Jungle Zone is only open on weekends. Located in Tavares near Mount Dora, about 45-50 minutes northwest of Orlando.
Wait Times
Minimal to moderate on busy Saturdays
Nearby Food
Jungle Zone has a snack bar. Mount Dora's charming historic downtown (10 minutes) has excellent casual dining along Donnelly St and Baker St.
Why Kids Love It
Jungle Zone in Tavares is an outdoor family fun center with go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, and inflatable activities — the classic small-town amusement park experience that kids adore and that feels genuinely different from the indoor entertainment centers. The lake views and the relaxed Lake County atmosphere make it a pleasant day out for families who want something with more room and fresh air.
What Parents Say
“They have made a specific area to accommodate the babies (with a safe gate), a fun area for the toddlers AND a huge area for big kids!”
Pro Tips from Parents
- Weekend-only (Saturday and Sunday, 11AM-6PM) — this is a firm constraint. Do not plan a weekday trip.
- Located in Tavares near Mount Dora and the Harris Chain of Lakes area.
- Good pairing with a Mount Dora downtown visit (10 minutes away) for lunch and browsing.
- Bumper boats get kids wet — bring a change of clothes.
- The 4.6-star rating is high for this type of attraction — suggests quality maintenance.
What to Bring
- Change of clothes for bumper boats
- Sunscreen
- Closed-toe shoes for go-karts
- Cash or card
- Water bottles
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$60-100 total: admission typically $10-18/child; check website for current rates
Tips to Save
- Weekend-only operation means planning ahead.
- The Tavares/Mount Dora area is a charming Lake County destination — pair with Mount Dora's downtown for a full northwest Orlando day trip.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 11AM-6PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11AM-6PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
