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Location
Parking
parking available in lots; smoking permitted in parking areas only
Best time
Visit early in the morning (opening hours) to see animals most active and avoid the Miami heat, which causes many animals to sleep or hide in shade during midday visits
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Giraffe area and botanical gardens, which reviewers highlighted as standout exhibits; check if any animals are temporarily closed or relocated due to weather before visiting
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Size
- 2,000 animals, 750 acres, 4 miles of walkways
- Special Programs
- Summer camps, travel programs, live animal cams
What visitors say
The Zoo is always fun. Lots of animals are alsleep or hiding in the shade though so can't get a great look at many of them in the Miami heat. Some animals were also closed off, not on display. Lots of nice areas for kids to play, water…
The Miami zoo is nice. Enjoyable experience, but expected a little more from a major zoo in sub tropical area. Giraffe area was great for kids. Botanical aspects were nice but not in the same league as San Diego. I rate Denver,…
Sad . What happened to the zoo? Even my 8 year old was sad to see how it is .no love for the zoo. What happened? Not worth the 80 dollars. Before it was amazing. Bring it back
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Did You Know?
- Amazon & Beyond spans 750 acres with 4 miles of walkways and houses 2,000 animals
- The zoo offers specialized 'Into the Wild' travel programs to exotic locations including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier National Park, India, and Costa Rica
- Live animal cameras are available online, allowing virtual viewing of animals from home
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