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Sarasota Jungle Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 52 attractions in Sarasota
Traveler Description: Beautiful gardens with a petting zoo and shell museum.
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Attraction type: Garden, Zoo, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Dining
Address: 3701 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34234
Tel: 941-355-5305

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5 of 5 stars
Purplelefunk   4 contributions
Lancaster, PA
Oct 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Beautiful Tropical Gardens with a meandering brick path and animal enclosures throughout! It was such a peaceful and breathtaking experience to walk the path through the beautiful gardens and to stop and watch the animals along the way! Definitely bring a camera with plenty of film or extra memory card!! more

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5 of 5 stars
IT-Expert   70 contributions
Albany, NY
Jun 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Don't expect Disneyworld type attractions here. What you do get, is up close and personal time with birds and reptiles. My son got to hold a baby alligator, viewed up close two american crocodiles [endangered], had a bunch of parrots hanging on his arms, and had pink flamingos eating out of his hands. How cool is that? No crowds on... more

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4 of 5 stars
summerinplaya   7 contributions
NW US
Jun 18, 2009

Fun place for kids and we enjoyed it too. The trees and plants were amazing - we don't see those where we're from, so that was half the fun. The bird show was short and sweet, low key, and the kids enjoyed it. The reptile show was a little lengthy/wordy but was interesting, although I noticed parents with younger kids... more

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4 of 5 stars
klovesm   2 contributions
Wesley Chapel, FL
Jun 4, 2009

We won 4 tickets to Jungle Gardens through an auction website [----] My family and I had a very nice time. It's not very big, and a bit outdated, but it was a perfect way to spend a few hours. Many opportunities to get up close with wildlife, and they have wooded paths with animals spotted throughout. The shows were... more

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5 of 5 stars
mixscarlet   3 contributions
Palo Alto, California
May 13, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

As someone who lived in Sarasota for years, I can't recommend Sarasota Jungle Gardens enough for those who are sick of the slick touristy, over-hyped side of Florida and want to appreciate a simple, beautiful, naturally gorgeous side of the state. Sarasota Jungle Gardens has existed pretty much unchanged for 70 years, and while it has been updated and modernized,... more

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4 of 5 stars
shog1414   13 contributions
Missouri
Jun 27, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

Before traveling to Sarasota I did some research on attractions in the area. I came across this small low key park with interesting animals and activities. It was a little pricey, but so is everything else in the area. We spent about 4 hours there and my kids had a great time. The website was helpful in our decision to... more

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4 of 5 stars
birdlady07   174 contributions
Merrillville, Indiana
Jan 22, 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

I recently visited Sarasota Jungle Gardens and had a fantastic time. Very beautiful flamingoes, which will eat right out of your hand. Also very pretty parrots and many other birds. I walked on a nice nature trail which I enjoyed. They have some great shows there, including the Birds of Prey and The Reptiles. I highly recommend the reptile show,... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Indiana
Mar 14, 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

decided to take the family here on a recent vacation. We were looking for something new to do in the area. Not many reviews on it and many locals have never even been to the park. It was a great half day of family fun (we spent about 3.5 hours). My four year old held a alligator, parrot, hand fed... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Brooklyn, NY
Oct 19, 2004
4/5 found this review helpful

Went here with my parents and my 3 year old son and we all had a great time. It is very beautiful and there are lots of things to see and enjoy. Nice 1/2 day trip. Food leaves a little to be desired though. :) more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Suttons Bay, MI
Mar 16, 2004
13/14 found this review helpful

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a small "old florida" type attraction with bird and reptile shows and experiences. You can hold an alligator, get a photo with a parrot on your shoulder, and mingle around feeding the gentle flamingos. It is a relaxing rainforesty type place with very nice staff. There is a small playground for kids and several different animal... more

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens Address

3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234
Tel: 941-355-5305