Zoo Miami Tours
Miami boasts an excellent zoo, thanks in part to a subtropical climate that allows for large swathes of natural habitat. Inside Zoo Miami (formerly Miami Metrozoo), more than 200 species roam the cageless surrounds; don’t worry, the animals are kept at bay by cleverly designed moats.
Residents at Zoo Miami include elephants, koalas, colobus monkeys, and black rhinoceroses. You’ll also see a pair of Komodo dragons and Bengal tigers, including a gorgeous white tiger. Over at the Tropical America exhibit, you can see anacondas, giant river otters, jaguars, and sting ray touch tanks. You can even feed giraffes at The Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station. Younger kids, especially, will find much to enjoy at Zoo Miami. There’s a first-class petting zoo and play area, and the zoo offers several programs designed to entertain and educate. For an overview of the park, hop on the Zoofari Monorail.
Practical Info
Zoo Miami (formerly Miami Metrozoo) is about 45 minutes south of Miami. To get here, take U.S. 1 south, then turn right on SW 152nd Street and follow signs to the entrance. Expect to do a bit of walking, as the zoo is quite large, and the distance between animal habitats is often great. However, strategically-placed benches and shaded gazebos provide convenient rest stops. Allow 3 hours for your visit.
- Ensure a fun-filled family day out by booking your general admission ticket to Zoo Miami in advance. Inside the cageless zoo, animals such as elephants, koalas, monkeys, and rhinoceroses roam freely in habitats separated by moats. Upgrade your ticket to include an all-day monorail pass and entry to a feeding session involving either camels, giraffes, parrots, or tortoises.
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3 Tours & Activities to Experience
Zoo Miami General Admission with Optional Monorail and Animal Feeding Upgrade
- Ensure a fun-filled family day out by booking your general admission ticket to Zoo Miami in advance. Inside the cageless zoo, animals such as elephants, koalas, monkeys, and rhinoceroses roam freely in habitats separated by moats. Upgrade your ticket to include an all-day monorail pass and entry to a feeding session involving either camels, giraffes, parrots, or tortoises.
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Miami and the Keys Explorer Pass
- The Miami and the Keys Explorer Pass is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami, Key West, Fort Lauderdale and other locations. Choose three, four or five popular attractions/activities and save up to 40 percent — like a trip to the Miami Seaquarium, a Key West Trolley or Conch Train tour or an Everglades airboat ride, just to name a few. Each pass is good for 30 days from first use. Simply download your pass on your mobile device and go – no voucher redemption required! It’s that simple to experience some of South Florida’s best attractions.
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Go Miami Card
- The Go Miami Card is an all-inclusive pass offering the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami and South Beach. Choose 1-, 2-, 3- or 5-day passes and save up to 55 percent versus paying at the gate — like a trip to the Miami Seaquarium, a Key West Day Trip or an Everglades airboat ride, just to name a few. Each pass is good for two weeks from first use. Access on your mobile device or print and go. It’s that simple to experience some of Miami’s best attractions.
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Zoo Lights Miami Admission with Optional Package Upgrade
- Celebrate our 10th year of Zoo Lights Miami! Zoo Miami will open at night for a special holiday event with one million bright, animal shaped and dazzling tree lights! Experience Zoo Miami like never before. Zoo Lights Miami is an after-hours family event that will take place every Friday and Saturday night from November 23rd thru December 29th from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ticket booths close at 9:30 p.m.).
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