Parks & Recreation

Zoo Miami Exhibits

Amazon & Beyond
The new 27-acre, $50 million dollar Amazon and Beyond exhibit showcases Tropical American animals such as jaguars, the largest cats in the western hemisphere; giant river otters, which can grow up to six feet long; anacondas, the mightiest snakes on earth; and harpy eagles with talons the size of grizzly bear claws. Surrounded by the Village Plaza, there are three areas: the Cloud Forest, Amazon Forest, and Atlantic Forest that house more than 600 animals from the region. Throughout the forests, children can have fun in animal-inspired playgrounds and the Fiesta Children's Fountain, a fun area that shoots out water from a motion-sensor grid.

Asia
The Asian River Life exhibit invites the visitor to walk among cooling waterfalls, tropical mists and the exotic sounds of wild Asia to encounter the small-clawed river otters, primitive muntjac deer, clouded leopards, and Asian water monitors.  The Falcon Batchelor Komodo Dragon Encounter houses the largest, most powerful lizards on earth from the island of Komodo.  These ancient beasts, the national treasure of Indonesia, reach nearly 10 feet in length and weigh up to 300 pounds.  Among the spectacular temple ruins of Angkor Wat from Cambodia prowl the powerful, majestic Bengal tigers, including the extremely rare white tiger.  New!  Touch, brush or feed an endangered Greater One-horned Indian rhino at the Kaziranga Camp Rhino Encounter.

The American Bankers Family Aviary, Wings of Asia
Exotic, rare and endangered Asian birds representing about 84 species of more than 350 birds, including brilliantly colored pheasants, hornbills and pigeons show off their shimmering, iridescent plumage in a large, lush free-flight enclosure that provides the birds unencumbered flight.  Tiny and large birds swoop overhead, perch on branches and even strut and stroll right by the visitor.  Aquatic birds can be observed swimming above and below water from the air-conditioned Observation Center, and from behind two waterfalls from the Potamkin Conservation Center.  The air is alive with beautiful bird songs, trickling brooks and five waterfalls.
 

The Avian Dinosaur Connection
Did you know that Tyrannosaurus Rex is a relative of a tiny mandarin duck?  It is believed that dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago.  Although the magnificent T-Rex and agile velociraptor are no longer roaming our planet, many scientists believe that there is one lineage of dinosaur thriving today.  We call them birds.  Visitors are encouraged to learn about the similarities and relationships between birds and dinosaurs.

Africa
Embark upon an African safari to observe gerenuk, pygmy hippos, gemsbok, impala, giant eland, and greater kudu.  Reticulated giraffes, ostriches, Grant's zebras and gazelles graze together on the African Plains.  See the most beautiful eyelashes in nature up close while feeding the giraffes at the Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station.  Experience the forests of the Dark Continent as you encounter the family life of the powerful silverback lowland gorillas and the chimpanzees.  Many other fascinating animals are to be discovered in Africa, including the critically endangered black rhinoceros, whimsical wart hogs, Cape hunting dogs, okapi, and the threatened elephants. 

The America
Meet the Andean condors, squirrel and howler monkeys, emerald tree boas, poison dart frogs, Cuban crocodiles, and Orinoco crocodiles from Central and South America.  Iguanas, white lip anoles, and caiman lizards also lurk about.  Giant Galápagos tortoises from Ecuador will amaze you.

Australia
An international safari is not complete without a trip Down Under.  Meet New Guinea's singing dogs and Australia's red kangaroos and koalas.  

Dr. Wilde's World of Discovery
Dr. Wilde's World of Discovery provides hands-on interactive exhibits in a magnificent air-conditioned gallery. More than just displays to look at, this air-conditioned 7,000-square-foot exhibit invites visitors to touch and investigate a wide variety of artifacts and unique specimens.  When searching for tiny marvels through a microscope, the adventures at Dr. Wilde's World of Discovery are sure to engage the explorer in all of us!  A beautifully landscaped plaza that comes to life with large sculptures of animals from river habitats around the world surrounds Dr. Wilde's World of Discovery. 

Location & Cost

Zoo Miami is located at One Zoo Boulevard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL, 33177, ½ mile west of the Florida Turnpike Extension in Miami, 3 miles west of U.S. 1 and 20 minutes southwest of Miami International Airport.  It is open every day of the year, including holidays, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with ticket booths closing at 4 p.m.

• Adults:  $15.95 plus tax
• Children ages 3 - 12:  $11.95 plus tax
• Educational field trip rates - visit Zoo Miami
• Public tram:  $4.95 plus tax
• Monorail all day pass:  $3.00 includes tax
• Safari cycle (small) for two hours:  $22.00 includes tax
• Safari cycle (large) for two hours:  $32.00 includes tax
• Stroller (single): $8.00 includes tax
• Stroller (double): $10.00 includes tax
• Wheelchair:  $8.00 includes tax
• Behind The Scene Tours:  $69.95 plus tax for the first two people(each additional person $24.95 plus tax)
• Zookeeper for a Day: $147 plus tax

Discounts are given to:

• AAA members
• Miami Dade County Employees
• Military
• Motor Coach Operator
• Senior Citizen
• Tour Operator

Shows

Critter Corner
Have wild animal encounters and learn all about these wonderful creatures from their zookeepers at Amazon and Beyond's Critter Corner. Presentations are at 11:30 a.m. weekdays, and 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays.