Parrot
Jungle and Gardens
11000 SW 57 Avenue, Miami.
305-666-7834
Adults $12.95; children $8.95.
An exotic bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and botantical
garden. Here you will find 100's of varieties of
birds and plants. Also, ape exhibits, wildlife shows,
and alligators. More Info
Metrozoo
12400 SW 152 Street, Miami.
305-638-6700
Adults $8; children $4.
A giant zoo with more than 250 species and 60 major
animal exhibits. The zoo also has a wildlife amphitheater
with three shows daily. More Info
Miccosukee
Indian Village
US 41 ( Tamiami Trail) West
305-223-8380
Attractions include alligator wrestling, crafts,
demonstartions, a small museum featuring the history
of the tribe, and airboats rides. Music and arts
festivals are held in July and December.
Museum
of Science and Space Transit Planetarium
3280 S. Miami Ave
305-854-4247
The exhibits on coral reefs and the Everglades here
are especially enlightening. There is also a participatory
science arcade, a wildlife center housing more than
150 live animals, and a natural history collection
with cases of fossils and butterflies. Kids love
the hands on exhibits and mini-shows. The Planetarium
has several daily shows, explaining what's new in
the heavens.
Fairchild
Tropical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami.
305-667-1651
Admission $8, children under 13 free.
An extensive botanical garden with a vast collection
of rare tropical plants, a rain forest display,
and sunken garden.
Monkey
Jungle
4805 SW 216 Street, Miami.
Adults $11.50; Children 4-12 $6.
See a colony of monkeys living in a topical jungle.
Shows are held throughout the day. Shows include
Wild Monkey Swimming Pool, Ape Encounter, and Hangin'
Wild Orangs.
Miami
Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne.
305-361-3705
Adults $19.95. Children 3-9 $14.95.
Home to more than 10,000 sea creatures, a killer
whale, and dolphin superstar Flipper. South Florida's
largest marine aquarium. More Info
Everglades
National Park
25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail.
305-242-7700.
Admission is $10 per car.
A 1.4 million acre park complete with endangered
species and many species of birds and animals. Boats
tours are available.
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