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Location
Visitor tip
Arrive early and start with the flamingo feeding experience—reviewers consistently highlight this as the most magical and memorable interactive encounter, and it's best enjoyed before crowds build up during midday hours.
Visitor tip
Time your visit to catch at least one of the four daily animal shows (Wildlife Wonder Show at 11 AM or 1 PM, Jungle Bird Show at 12 PM, or Reptile Show at 3 PM) as staff are noted for being particularly engaging and educational during these presentations.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the baby alligator holding experience—reviewers emphasize this hands-on encounter as one of the highlights that kids remember long after visiting, offering both excitement and educational value.
About Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo/Garden
- Highlights
- Animal shows, lemur interactions, parrot photos, petting zoo
- Admission
- $24.99 adults, $14.99 kids (4-12), free under 3
- Hours
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily (363 days/year)
What visitors say
Had a birthday party there and it was absolutely outstanding! Allie was our party host and I couldn't have asked for better experience for not only the kids but for us adults as well. Cory was the host of the show we attended. And he…
Sarasota Jungle Gardens is such a hidden gem! We started our visit with the flamingos, and feeding and interacting with them was absolutely magical. The kids were beyond thrilled to get so close and really see their personalities up…
Had an amazing experience. You can tell the zoo keepers really enjoy their job. The staff was so friendly and informative! The zoo is so clean and well taken care off. Paths are very well maintained and benches throughout trail so you…
From 6,382 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Open 363 days per year with only Thanksgiving and Christmas closures, providing nearly year-round access to visitors
- Features four daily animal shows (Wildlife Wonder Show at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Jungle Bird Show at 12:00 PM, and Reptile Show at 3:00 PM) providing multiple educational entertainment opportunities throughout the day
- Offers hands-on interactive experiences including flamingo feeding, baby alligator holding, lemur interactions, and parrot photo opportunities as core attractions
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