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Location
Parking
Smoking permitted in parking lots; smoke-free park grounds effective January 1, 2026
Visitor tip
Rent bikes ahead of time on event days (especially December and special event weekends) to avoid delays. Electric bikes are available to share with someone, and pedal tours are a popular way to explore the venue.
Best time
Visit during warmer months to maximize animal encounters. Animals may be relocated indoors during colder temperatures, reducing what you can see. Check live cams beforehand if visiting in winter to see which animals are currently on exhibit.
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
Miami Zoo! Wow. We have not been for 8 years. So much has changed and improved and the bicycles are still here - we love the peddle tour! Now you can get a 4.5mph electric bike to share w someone. There are some amazing burgers and…
We had a BLAST at the zoo my granddaughter had so much fun 😄we most definitely going back, friendly employees super clean food was good 👍love love love was there this past Sunday, October 29, Halloween 🎃activities we had a blast…
It was an amazing experience only bad thing there were many animals in their enclosure since they get to decide to be out or not, I understand the animals that they may want privacy but I mean we do pay to see them and it's a bummer…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo spans 750 acres with 4 miles of walkways and houses 2,000 animals, making it a substantial wildlife facility in South Florida
- Offers innovative electric bikes at 4.5mph that can be shared between two people, combining recreation with zoo exploration
- Provides international 'Into the Wild Travel Programs' to multiple destinations including Yellowstone/Grand Teton/Glacier, India, and Costa Rica, extending education beyond the physical zoo
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