Miami Zoos and Wildlife Parks

Miami Metro Zoo is fast becoming one of the best zoos in the nation. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like no other zoo in the country. Animals are grouped according to their geographic territory and animals that live together peacefully in the wild are placed in exhibits together. Other animals in the area are separated by moats. Looking out across the African plains, for example, you see the animals apparently co-mingling much as you would on a safari. The trees, foliage and even soil mimic as closely as possible the native habitat of the animals.

Among the newest members of the zoo are the critically endangered baby addax "Abacus" and a critically endangered baby black rhino. You can also see white tigers, gibbons, Cuban crocodiles and a komodo dragon, as well as the regular lions, tigers and bears. The coolest animal stunt is the painting elephant- a real elephant, armed with a paintbrush and easel, creating a masterpiece!

If you visit the zoo, be prepared for some walking. There are 300 acres of animal exhibits to see, on 740 acres of zoo property. If you’re not into walking this distance, a great way to see the zoo is renting one of the two- or four-seat bicycle carriages at the entrance. While they are convenient, there is an additional charge for the rental and on weekends they can be hard to get.

Since its foundation, Parrot Jungle Island has become in a huge Miami attraction. It features amazing animal known as the “Crocosaurus”, probably the largest crocodile in the world; as well as the rest of the awesome animals such as orangutans, gibbons, macaws and monitor lizards.

Parrot Jungle Island also features fascinating extras like the "Lakeside Café" where you can eat among flamingos or the "Ichimura Miami Japan Garden" filled with classic Japanese sculptures and artefacts. A visit to Parrot Jungle Island is an adventure that includes animal stage shows, one-of-a-kind aviaries, plant nurseries, jungle trails, a petting farm and educational exhibits.

The centre piece of Parrot Jungle Island is the theme park featuring a Jungle Theater, a spectacular open-air arena where visitors will be amazing. Guests can stay "face-to-beak" with more than 200 parrots and macaws in the Manu Encounter, the world's only aviary replicating the clay cliffs of the Manu in Peru.

Biscayne National Park protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejewelled coral reefs. Also visitors can find an evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and superb opportunities for wildlife watching are just a few of the many activities Biscayne National Park offers to outdoors enthusiasts.

The park is beautiful so camping there is a great experience and there are two campgrounds in the park the "Boca Chita Key" and the "Elliot Key." The park is 95 percent of water, so it is also open to just about any water sport you could think of from fishing to guided boat tours. Therefore Biscayne National Park is the last outdoor paradise. Come and experience the relaxing environment and "get away from it all."

The Everglades National Park is an ideal place, especially for outdoors lovers. With 1.5 million acres of swamps, saw-grass prairies and sub-tropical jungles, Everglades National Park is one of the most unusual public parks and largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.

While there are a few guided activities like ranger walks and boat tours. The park officials encourage you to dive in headfirst and explore this beautiful area. The Everglades National Park is great for anyone looking for an adventure low in cost but high in excitement.

Also the park boasts rare and endangered species, such as the American crocodile, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee. A large portion of the park is primitive, explored only by adventurous and researchers – but visitors have ample opportunity to walk, camp and canoe through the flat and watery park that is also known as “the river of grass.” The park has been designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance, in recognition of its significance to all the people of the world.

Monkey Jungle in southern Miami is a truly unique park. Many species of primates scamper above your head, swing through trees and interact with each other in ways difficult to observe in captivity. It was started in 1935 when Joseph Du Monds and his wife brought six monkeys to this acre plot, for observe them living in their natural habitat, because Florida climate and ecology are similar to their native home, Southeast Asia.

When he started letting interested visitors into the park, he knew he could never cage his monkeys. If humans wanted to come, they would have to be the ones in cages! Today, the 30-acre Monkey Jungle is still owned and operated by Joseph DuMonds' son, Frank.

One of the more fun activities at Monkey Jungle is feeding the monkeys. You can purchase peanuts and dried fruit at the entrance and leave treats for the monkeys in hanging baskets. They're never far away, and they keep an eagle eye on those baskets- as soon as food is deposited, they run over, pull the basket up to the caged "roof", and dig out the treats. But be careful- a hungry monkey almost dropped a basket on my head as I walked by!

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