Zoo Miami
No kid will turn down a visit to Zoo Miami. This zoo was once considered one of the best in the country, but Hurricane Andrew took its toll in 1992. Though it hasn't returned to its former heights, it's not for want of trying. It certainly has cred with the animal welfare brigade. The animals here are a draw - lions, zebras, giraffes, and elephants, to name a few - and so are the splash zones and activity areas. Bring an extra change of clothes for the kiddos and spend the rest of the day peddling around on a Safari Cycle, a covered bicycle large enough for a family of four.
Besides visiting with the animals, water-loving children enjoy the opportunity to splash around at the zoo’s waterplay areas - they’ll keep cool at the Fiesta Fountain and have a blast getting soaked as they stand underneath overflowing buckets of water. And undoubtedly parents love it too because no need to pack snacks when you visit: Zoo Miami has multiple cafes, vending machines and restaurants positioned strategically throughout the grounds.
- Website: https://www.zoomiami.org/
- Address: 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami
- Contact: 305-251-0400
- TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5
- Price: Admission $20; Children (3–12) $16; Children (0-2) free
- Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 10 AM – 5 PM (last entry 3:30 PM); Sat, Sun 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry 4 PM)
