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Jungle Island
📍 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
About Jungle Island
Tropical attraction with exotic animals. Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species across the attraction. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 6,430 visitors.
💡 Did You Know?
- Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species across the attraction
- Lemurs are the most frequently mentioned animal in visitor reviews with 149 mentions, indicating they are a major attraction highlight
- Offers a Capybara Encounter experience where visitors can feed and pet individual capybaras, a distinctive interactive animal experience
- Features a special nighttime event called 'Luminosa' that creates a significantly different visitor experience from daytime visits
- Offers zipline experiences within the attraction, combining wildlife viewing with adventure activities
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early in the day to see live animals and interactive experiences. Evening visits (like the special Luminosa event) focus on lights rather than animal encounters, so plan accordingly based on what you want to experience.
- Don't miss the Capybara Encounter experience - visitors consistently highlight feeding and petting the capybaras (Ron and Hermione) as a must-do activity that's worth the visit.
- Budget 2-3 hours for your visit. Multiple reviews note the park feels smaller than expected and doesn't take very long to explore, so plan your time and pricing expectations accordingly.
- The venue is easy to miss despite being on a known island location. Use GPS or get specific directions in advance, and allow extra time for navigation if using public transit.
- Research special events like the Luminosa night experience before visiting - these curated events significantly enhance the experience, but daytime animal encounters require visiting earlier in the day.
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