Jungle Island
Miami, FL 33132
Jungle Island is now the home for 1,100 tropical birds, 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers, and the best trained bird show in the world. It is a place where exotic birds "fly free" everyday.
Jungle Island offers memorable opportunities to feed birds, fish and flamingos and interact with trainers and animals during shows or as they stroll the park.
See three spectacular shows: ...
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Child Cost: $23.95 for children 3-10, under 3 free
Adult Cost: $29.95 for adults and children 11+ |
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Lion Country Safari
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
As America's first drive-through cageless zoo, Lion Country Safari has been a leader in conservation since 1967. Lion Country Safari provides a habitat in which many endangered or threatened species live and reproduce.
After the safari, there is a 55 acre amusement park, animal demonstrations, giraffe feedings, and a 4,000 sq. foot water sprayground.
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Child Cost: Ages 3 through 9: $18 +tax/ Under 3 free
Adult Cost: 10 & up $24 +tax |
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Metro Zoo
Miami, FL 33177
The Miami Metro Zoo is home to nearly 1300 species of animals! The zoo provides free parking, a restaurant onsite, indoor restrooms, family restrooms with changing tables, and lockers are available onsite. Please be aware that there may be high temperatures and lots of walking at the zoo. Covered seating areas and medical assistance is available onsite at all times. Many special attractions ...
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Child Cost: ages 3-12 $9.95, 2 & under Free
Adult Cost: $13.95 |
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Butterfly World
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Butterfly World stands on three acres of lush, tropical gardens with thousands of live, brilliantly colored butterflies soaring in the air. The park also features waterfalls, fish, hummingbirds, an insectarium, orchids, and roses. Come and walk through tropical, flowering gardens in six giant screened aviaries filled with thousands of LIVE exotic butterflies. Waterfalls, colorful fish, and ...
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Child Cost: Ages 3-11 $16.95; Under 3 Free
Adult Cost: $21.95 |
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Flamingo Gardens
Davie, FL 33330
South Florida's Not-For-Profit Botanical Gardens
& Wildlife Sanctuary offers 60 acres of lush gardens showcasing rare, exotic, and native plants. In addition to flamingos, they also have a half acre free flight aviary enclosure, peacocks and two Florida panthers. They offer a half-hour Wildlife Encounters Show where you will see opossums, alligators and birds. You can also tour the citrus ...
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Child Cost: Ages 4-11 $8.50, Ages 3 & under Free
Adult Cost: $17 |
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Miami Seaquarium
Key Biscayne,, FL 33149
Miami Seaquarium is the longest operating oceanarium in the US. The park has grown steadily over the past half century and today offers eight different marine animal shows and presentations each day! It also provides a fun-filled mix of exhibits, shows, attractions, food, and shopping. You can even swim with the Dolphins! Indoor restrooms, wheel chairs, and strollers are available onsite for ...
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Child Cost: $26.95 ages 3-9, under 2 free
Adult Cost: $35.95 |
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Palm Beach Zoo
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
The Palm Beach Zoo is a great place to spend the entire day! The zoo offers free parking, an onsite restaurant called Tropics Cafe, concessions stands, indoor and family restrooms with changing tables, and lockers available onsite. Be aware that there may be high temperatures and excessive walking during peak summer days. Covered seating areas and medical assistance are onsite. The Palm ...
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Child Cost: 3-12 $8.95; Under 3 Free
Adult Cost: $12.95 |
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Amazing Exotics
Umatilla , FL 32784
Amazing Exotics is a not a zoo but they are a hands on educational compound. They offer a unique experience with personal interactions with some of the most beautiful, exotic, and rare animals within their 100 acres of wilderness.
Reservations are REQUIRED and you can contact them at 352-821-1234 for more information.
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Child Cost: $54 and up
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Amelia Earhart Park
Hialeah, FL 33013
Amelia Earhart Park is a great place to take the entire family. It has picnicking, lakes for fishing, bike trails, a dog park, and even a skate park! The park has a Bill Graham Farm Village where children can visit a demonstration shed and watch horseshoeing, cow-milking, visit a petting zoo, and take a pony ride. Kids love this and parents do too and it is all just $5! After all of the fun, ...
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Child Cost: $5 to enter park on weekends
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Bar-B-Ranch
Davie, FL 33330
Bar-B-Ranch is 25 acres of property with 35 horses! Parking is free and port-o-lets are available onsite. Non-competitive horseback riding lessons and pony rentals are available daily (trotting only). Spend some time guiding your child on a pony ride or take a guided trail ride. Some medical conditions may prevent you from taking part, so please call for details. Bar-B-Ranch has a fun-filled ...
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Child Cost: $45 for trail rides
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Broad Horizons
Lake Worth, FL 33449
Broad Horizons offers non-competitive private horseback riding lessons as well as an hour guided trail on Saturdays! Not only does Broad Horizons offer private lessons and trail rides, it also has a Saturday camp for children 5 years old and up. They will enjoy an exciting day of horseback riding and lessons on maintaining and grooming the horses! Make sure to dress in sneakers and pants and ...
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Child Cost: $50 hour trail, $45 hour private, $30 half hour private, Sat. Camp $45 9am-1pm
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Calder Race Course
Miami, FL 33056
Come out and watch an exciting horse race at Calder Race Course. Onsite parking is available for $2 or you can valet your car for $5. Make a night out your visit to the course and eat at one of the many restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining located onsite! Indoor restrooms with changing tables are available throughout the facility. Private parties are available for special occasions. ...
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Child Cost: $2-$10
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Marineland
St Augustine, FL 32080
Put on your sunscreen and swimsuit, grab a towel, and come see the dolphins at Marineland! Lockers and indoor restrooms are available for changing. Enjoy one of their many programs where you and your children can touch, swim, play with, and even paint with these exciting mammals. Parking is free and vending machines are available onsite. Programs are offered at specific times, so make sure to ...
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Child Cost: $3 for children under 13 years
Adult Cost: $6 |
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Monkey Jungle
Miami, FL 33170
Monkey Jungle is home to almost 400 primates, most of them running free on a 30 acre reservation. There are very few protected habitats for endangered primates in the United States and this one is the only ones that is open for you to explore! The idea is the animals are roaming free and you, the visitor, are the one walking around in a cage. Many of the primates at Monkey Jungle are ...
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Child Cost: $23.95 ages 3-9 day pass, annual pass $29.95
Adult Cost: $29.95 day pass, annual pass $39.95 |
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Naples Zoo
Naples, FL 34102
Naples Zoo is home of many rare and exotic animals as well as a variety of tropical plants! The zoo provides free parking, food onsite (including Subway), and indoor restrooms with changing tables. Please be aware that there may be high temperatures and a lot of walking during peak summer days. Covered seating areas available. All staff is first aid trained is and available at all times if ...
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Child Cost: $11.95 ages 3-12, under 2 free
Adult Cost: $19.95 (ages 13 to 64) |
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Tampa Lowry Park Zoo
Tampa, FL 33604
Come to Lowry Park Zoo and visit over 2,000 animals, watch exciting shows, ride on thrilling rides, and enjoy eating at delicious restaurants! Indoor and family restrooms with changing tables, as well as lockers and strollers for rent and all located onsite. Medical assistance is always available for your convenience. Lowry Zoo has covered seating areas and a free petting zoo for children ...
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Child Cost: $14.50 ages 3-11, under 2 free
Adult Cost: $18.95 |
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White Star Farms
Homestead, FL 33031
White Star Farms offers non-competitive horseback riding lessons for all of your riding needs. Appointments are required. Parking as well as all equipment needed is included in your lesson fee. Indoor restrooms are available onsite. Make sure to wear sneakers and pants and have a snack before you come, as there is no food available onsite. Children can participate in feeding and caring for ...
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Child Cost: $30 for 1/2 hour, $50 and hour private lessons
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Zoo Keeper for the Day
Miami, FL 33177
Spend the day working alongside the Metro Zoo's zookeepers as they care for the animals that reside there. You will assist with feeding the animals, exhibit maintenance and learn how to evaluate the animals just like the keepers do every day. A wonderful learning experience of wildlife and how to conserve it. You will get your own zookeepers T-shirt and lunch.
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Child Cost: $145 plus tax
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