Attractions FIME 2013
Miami Metro Zoo
Rated one of the top ten zoos in the U. S. and the number one Zoo for Pachyderms by the Intrepid Traveler, Zoo Miami houses more than 2,000 animals in environments that mimic their natural habitats. Large, open-air exhibits allow visitors to enjoy beautiful and endangered wildlife at a safe yet remarkably close range. With 340 developed acres on a 740-acre parcel of land, Zoo Miami is the only zoo in the continental United States located in a subtropical climate. This enables the zoo to showcase animals that cannot easily be exhibited in colder climates. Zoo Miami also has more than 1,200 trees, plants and flowers visible from its walkways, adding to its beautiful, relaxing ambiance.
Monkey Jungle
Located just off U. S. 1 in South Dade, Monkey Jungle was an innovator of many of the concepts currently seen in the design of zoological parks. It is home to nearly 400 primates, most running free on a 30 acre reserve. It is one of the few protected habitats for endangered primates in the United States and the only one that the general public can explore.
A total of 30 species of primates are represented at Monkey Jungle including gibbons, guenons and spider monkeys. The Golden Lion Tamarin is native to the Brazilian jungle. Threatened with extinction, Monkey Jungle proudly participates in an international effort to save the tiny creature.
Miami Seaquarium
Come face to face with world-famous stars Lolita the Killer Whale, TV’ s Flipper, and Salty the Sea Lion. Plus, check out the sharks and crocodiles. In this 38-acre, tropical island paradise, anything is possible. Whales and dolphins fly while exotic birds stroll by and people have the time of their lives. It’ s all just 10 minutes from Downtown Miami overlooking the turquoise bay. See lots of thrilling shows and marine life exhibits. Take the plunge and swim with our dolphins. Come see for yourself why this is South Florida’ s favorite attraction.
Parrot Island
In an island all its own, located minutes from downtown Miami, get an up-close look at tropical birds in replicas of their own natural habitats. The Tale of the Tiger Show and Gator X-treme shows are not to be missed.
Make your way across a true replica of the Florida Everglades, complete with beautiful flora and fauna from the region. You might even witness the feeding habits of our alligators!
Many of our magnificent birds enjoy being fed by you, our guests. You’ ll find them along our jungle paths with food dispensers at each location.
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