Very nice .. close to everything.. the space is adequated.. so you don't get tired of walking.. shows and encounters are fair everybody have access to the animals... very nice place to take the kids
I am a professional animal trainer based in Long Island NY and I routinely supply exotic animals for TV appearances in NYC. On a recent trip to Miami, I decided to visit Jungle Island. I have been to many zoos in my life and was blown away by Jungle Island. It may not be the biggest zoo (roughly only about 20 acres) but they offer unique experiences that cannot be beat. The ornate exhibits are beautiful and allow you to get within a few inches of each animal (in contrast to dry motes and grottos in other modern-day zoos that keep the animals very far away from the viewing public).
Overpriced, but nice - 30$ would be okay, but 42-47$ is too much. You have even to pay for parking! Kids will be happy, for adults it's not bad but nothing special. The best is kangaroo pavilion where you can touch them - very relaxing. A lot of nice parrots everywhere. But some animals in the small cages looks unhappy. The staff is friendly and try to do best for customers. The bird show is nice, but the tiger show is really boring. But still it's better to go this place then not to go.
I love Jungle Island! I come here very often with my friends and always have a great time. I always make sure to stop here when i'm in the Miami Area. This zoo has lots of wonderful animals and sights. The shows are also very entertaining and educational. I always learn something new here! The penguins are also super adorable and I always enjoy watching their show. I also enjoy observing the alligators and the rest of the serpents. This zoo has so many different animals to look at and lots of activities, that I never run out of things to do and see. All of the animals, especially the birds are very friendly and sociable, and I love feeding them. The petting zoo is also very nice, where you can feed the goats with bottles and brush their hair. It is also so cool that they allow you to interact with baby kangaroos face to face. I can't think of any other place where you would be able to do that.The restaurant is also pretty good, however overpriced, just like the admission. To me it is worth if however, as the experience of seeing these unique, beautiful animals is amazing.
Do NOT go to Jungle Island!!! I used to go here all the time when I was a kid and unaware of all of the sketchy activity that goes on here. They offer photo opportunities with baby tigers, but they don't have an exhibit with the tigers once they grow up. They are constantly acquiring baby tigers and giving them away when they get older, which makes me wonder where they are coming from and where they go when they are too big to take photos with. I have also seen the black panther here pacing back and forth constantly in its tiny enclosure, he definitely needs more room. You are better off going to Lion Country Safari or the Miami Zoo.
Jungle Island is a US Zoo based in Miami, Florida. Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132, USA.
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