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Zoo Miami

1 Zoo Blvd, 12400 SW 152 St, Miami, FL 33177
305-251-0400
Ranked #3 of 104 attractions in Miami
4.5 of 5 stars 200 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Walking
Owner description: Sanctuary for endangered, rare and threatened animals including tigers, crocodiles and the infamous Komodo Dragon, plus special animal education...... more » Owner description: Sanctuary for endangered, rare and threatened animals including tigers, crocodiles and the infamous Komodo Dragon, plus special animal education programs geared for children of all ages. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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divegirl26
Miami, FL
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15 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

This is one of the only zoo's I have been to where it really feels like the animals are in more of a "natural" habitat. It's also the only zoo I know of where you can get so close to the giraffes. Go at Christmas time to see the animals open their gifts! More

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kellyuttgrubb
Cary, North Carolina
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18 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Wow, this was a great zoo! We arrived 3 hours before closing time thinking that would be enough, but we only got half way around the loop. We could have stayed all day! The animals all seem well cared for and have plenty of room to roam. Staff was friendly, and everything in the zoo-- grounds, bathrooms, etc-- was well... More

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Mary H
Clearwater, Florida
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

After a long week of sitting in educational conferences we needed a break before our long drive home, so the next day we put on our walking shoes and headed to ZOO Miami. This is a beautiful and large zoo. For those who have small children or, like myself, may not have quite as much energy as we once did;... More

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integrity
Virginia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012 NEW

There are a few ways to get around this zoo and lots to see. Allow a few hours and stop and watch the animals of your choice, rather than just checking them off your list. It's like observing them in the wild. More

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H P
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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14 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012 NEW

Nice Zoo with loads of space and can see they are upgrading their older exhibits to match current standard. Grounds are kept nice and tidy and cycle buggies are a very good idea. They should have more opportunities for snacks and beverages. As a financial person cant understand why they don't have coffee available everywhere? Don't they want to make... More

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joann87
Miami, Florida
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11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

This is a true tropical zoo, meaning that all the wild life is from the Tropics around the world. I have lived and traveled in many tropical countries and was still amazed by the number of animals that I hadn't seen before. If you are looking for the typical polar bears found in Alaska, this is not the place for... More

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becky1410
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

I love this zoo the liger is a must see and I even got to have my photo taken with a tiger cub the best zoo iv been to the staff are very friendly and helpfull More

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KarenKAFVL
Forestville, California
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15 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Lots of variety of animals, you can easily spend a full day. The large animals (especially the gorillas) seem very sad. Zoos are always a hard place for me to go. Hard to see the animals so confined. They appear to be well taken care of. Building a new kid play area and arena for shows. They do nickel and... More

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Hugomorales33
Miami
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Largest in the U.S. Be prepared for a loooongg walk. There's a monorail available inside the zoo. More

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holertingrid
Coral Gables, Florida
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

You can't finish it in one day. Many animals to see...a long walk! More

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