EvErgladEs alligator Farm
40351 SW 192nd Ave., Homestead, FL 33034
Tel: 305/247-2628
The Everglades Alligator Farm is currently home to about
2,000 alligators of all sizes. A trip to the alligator farm
includes an exciting airboat tour into the surrounding
Everglades and a walk around the farm to see the alligators,
crocodiles, caimans, and wildlife. There is also a great display
of local snakes along with some of the more exotic species
of snakes from around the world. Informative wildlife shows
are presented hourly. Group discounts available. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults
$19 for farm and airboat ride, children $12 for farm and airboat ride; Adults
farm only admission $13.50, children farm only admission $8.50.
miami mEtrozoo
12400 SW 152nd St., Miami, FL 33177
Tel: 305/251-0400
One of the world’s great zoos, Miami Metrozoo is rated
among the top 10 zoos. Metrozoo houses more than 1,200
wild animals in a cageless setting that closely approximates
the animals’ natural habitats and gives the visitor the feeling
of embarking on an international safari. Large, open-air
exhibits allow visitors to enjoy beautiful and endangered
wildlife at a safe yet remarkably close range. Metrozoo has
nearly 300 developed acres on a 740-acre parcel of land. Group discounts available. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ticket booth closes at 4 p.m. Adults (ages 13 & older): $11.50 plus tax, Seniors: $10.50 plus tax, Children (ages 3-12): $6.75 plus tax, Children ages 2 & under: FREE, ZSF Members: FREE. Prices are subject to change.
miami
sEaquarium 
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149
Tel: 305/361-5705
Enjoy 38 acres of entertainment, great shows and exhibits.
Home of Lolita, the Killer Whale and TV superstar,
Flipper. Laugh with the island adventures of Salty, the Sea
Lion, and thrill to the power, grace and beauty of dolphins
performing with Lolita. An exciting two-hour program lets
visitors slip into a wet suit and enter the world-famous
Flipper Lagoon for an up-close encounter with dolphins.
See Nile Crocodiles at Discovery Bay, and the new Salty’s
Pirate Playground. Group discounts available. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults
$31.95, children (3-9) $24.95. Taxes not included.
monkEy JunglE
14805 SW 216th St., Miami, FL 33170
Tel: 305/235-1611
Escape on a jungle safari. Explore the wilds of South America,
Asia and Africa. Witness crab-eating monkeys diving for
treats. Delve into the lush, tropical Amazonian rain forest filled with hundreds
of exotic monkeys. Also contains one of the richest fossil deposits in Southern
Florida, with more
than 5,000 specimens. New exhibit includes rare Amazon
parrots, the Cameroon Jungle and the Mandrill Baboons.
Offers continuous presentations, snack bar and gift shop.
Group discounts available. Commissionable. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $25.95 plus tax, children (3-9) $19.95 plus tax, seniors (65 and older) $22.95 plus tax.
Parrot JunglE island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
Tel: 305/400-7000
Come out and splish splash down the giant new 168-foot
beachfront water slide. Encounter exotic animals and birds
from all over the world. Like Hank, their 20-foot-long,
2000-pound crocosaurus; a liger–half lion, half tiger; and
Peanut and Pumpkin, their twin orangutans. Plus, guests
can enjoy three spectacular shows: Winged Wonders, the
world-famous bird show; Reptile Giants, which includes
spine-chilling reptiles; and Wild Encounters with awesome
tigers and much more. Group discounts available.
Commissionable. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults $27.95, Children and Seniors $22.95.