About Monkey Jungle

Zoological park hosting monkeys. Rainforest setting with monkeys & other animals, plus shows & a 10,000-year-old fossil display.

💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Purchase food packets ($1 for raisins and sunflowers) at check-in to feed monkeys from ground-level feeding stations where they hoist chains above you—this is consistently highlighted as the must-do interactive experience and offers great value.
  • 🕐Arrive before 10:00 AM show time to maximize your experience, as the box office closes at 3:00 PM and multiple daily presentations (10:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:30 PM) cover monkey, reptile, and bird sections. Plan to stay at least 3-4 hours.
  • 💡General admission is only $20/adult and covers extensive open-air habitats with 7 acres of macaque monkeys and multiple species exhibits. Skip any assumption about poor conditions—reviewers clarify visible cages are safety barriers, not primary enclosures.
  • 💡Consider upgrading to the interactive squirrel monkey habitat experience ($150) or private rainforest tour with capuchins where guides provide personalized, educational engagement—reviewers note staff passion and knowledge enhances understanding significantly.
  • 💡Call ahead at (305) 235-1611 to reserve premium interactive experiences, though walk-ins are accommodated if space allows. Discounts on upgraded experiences may apply if any areas are temporarily closed.

Hours

Monday9:45 AM–4:15 PM
Tuesday9:45 AM–4:15 PM
Wednesday9:45 AM–4:15 PM
Thursday9:45 AM–4:15 PM
Friday9:45 AM–4:15 PM
Saturday9:45 AM–4:15 PM
Sunday9:45 AM–4:15 PM

Monkey Jungle

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1704 reviews)
📍 14805 SW 216th St, Miami, FL 33170
Type
Zoo
Location
Miami, Florida
Founded
1935
Size
30-acre natural subtropical forest
Experience
Guided Rainforest Adventure Tours or self-guided exploration with animal encounters

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