Miami, Florida
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Attractions for Kids
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Parrot
Jungle and Gardens
11000 SW 57 Avenue, Miami.
305-666-7834
Admission Charged.
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.
Metrozoo
12400 SW 152 Street, Miami.
305-638-6700
Admission Charged.
A giant zoo with more than 250 species and 60 major animal exhibits. The
zoo also has a wildlife amphitheater with three shows daily.
Miccosukee Indian Village
US 41 ( Tamiami Trail) West
305-223-8380
Attractions include alligator wrestling, crafts, demonstartions, a small
museum highlighting 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 describing 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 Charged.
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.
Admission Charged.
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
Admission Charged.
Home to more than 10,000 sea creatures, a killer whale, and dolphin
superstar Flipper. South Florida's largest marine aquarium.
Everglades National Park
25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail.
305-242-7700.
Admission Charged.
A 1.4 million acre park complete with endangered species and many types
of birds and animals. Boats tours are available. |
