Jungle Island
Address: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Pricing: Adults $30, Children $24, free under 2 years Phone: (305) 400-7000 Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 or 6 p.m. Parking:$7 per vehicle
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Jungle Island: welcome to the jungle
Jungle Island, neighbor of the Miami Children's Museum, offers a lush oasis for animals lovers.
Be sure to make time for the Winged Wonders show, where colorful birds fly in circles above your head. See birds talk, fly through hoops and more. Meet the king vulture, the cockatoo, the 6-foot Cassowary and many more colorful winged creatures.
Another great performance, produced by the conservation organization T.I.G.E.R.S., is the Tale of the Tiger. Find yourself face-to-face with a wolf, a tiger, a skunk, a white-handed gibbon and even a binturong. After the show, stick around and purchase a photo of yourself and a cuddly tiger cub, with proceeds benefiting T.I.G.E.R.S.
Fun and informative Keeper Talks occur throughout the day, and include Primate Presentation, Flamingo Feeding, Manu Encounter, Tiger Tales, Feed the Lorikeets and Kangaroo Konnection. Grab a map at the park's entrance to find out what show is where.
Monkey around with the orangutans and cool down with the African penguins. Your little one can burn some energy at the park's playground.
At Jungle Island, visitors are close to the animals. Parrots line certain walkways and are not shy. If you want an even closer animal encounter, explore the park's VIP options, which include a 90-minute Safari Tour, a Lemur Experience and a Penguin Encounter.
If you get hungry, pop into the Lakeside Cafe and grab a bite to eat. Indoor seating and outdoor seating is available, and the outdoor patio has a lovely view of Flamingo Lake. You will surely see a group of flamingos brightening up the lake. Also if you need a break from the outdoors, a small arcade can be found inside the Cafe.
Jungle Island has educational (and fun!) programs like the overnight Jungle Slumber, summer camps, scout programs, fieldtrips and more. There may be some discounted days or special promotions going on at the park. Check the website or call the park for details. Jungle Island is open 365 days a year.
Jungle Island's Treetop Ballroom can be rented for fund raisers, corporate events, weddings, birthday parties or other events. Contact the park for more information.
- by Jessica Bates, Miami Reporter for HelloMetro
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The staff at Jungle Island really cares about their animals. Photo by Jessica Bates.
Audience participation livens up the Winged Wonders show. Photo by Jessica Bates.
Kids love the Petting Barn at Jungle Island. Photo by Jessica Bates.
Keep your eyes open - there are birds and animals everywhere. Photo by Jessica Bates.
Time to enter the jungle! Photo by Jessica Bates.
Stop in for a souvenir to remember your trip. Photo by Jessica Bates.
Visit the animals down under at the Kangaroo and Wallaby exhibit. Photo by Jessica Bates.
Make sure to fit in the Winged Wonders show while you're here. Photo by Jessica Bates.
This goat is hungry. Photo by Jessica Bates.
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