Lions are the only cats to live in groups. These groups are called prides and are social groups made up of 3 to 30 lions. The females in the pride are all related. They will hunt for the entire group and raise their cubs together as a pride.
Our lush, tropical, open-air exhibits replicate our animals’ natural habitats and allow guests to enjoy beautiful and endangered wildlife at a safe, yet remarkably close range.
For a cool way to see Zoo Miami, rent a Safari Cycle for the whole family and pedal your way around. Small cycles can accommodate up to two adults and two small children in the front basket, while the large cycles can accommodate up to four adults and two small children in the front basket. The minimum age to rent a Safari Cycle is 21.
Lions are the only cats to live in groups. These groups are called prides and are social groups made up of 3 to 30 lions. The females in the pride are all related. They will hunt for the entire group and raise their cubs together as a pride.
Long-necked, long-legged and spotted, giraffes easily hold the record for the tallest animal in the world. Giraffes travel in herds of 4 to 30 individuals. Females are called cows and males are called bulls.
Sumatran tigers are only found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. They are the smallest of the six remaining sub-species of tigers, and it is estimated there are only 300 – 400 left in the wild.
There is an excellent Crocodile exhibit neat the entrance of the zoo. Kids can get up close and personal with a huge Crocodile!
On weekends and holidays, we have food and beverage vendor carts throughout the zoo in order to expedite your eating experience.
Miami Ice offers more than 20 different flavors of ICEE that can be mixed to create your own flavor!
At the center of all the fun, satisfy your hunger at Oasis Grill before you continue the rest of your day. Relax in the shade as the kids play in the Playworld Playground and get wet in our wet and wild animal-themed splash pad.
Zoo Miami’s first indoor restaurant is now open, featuring an eclectic, trendy design inspired by Miami’s Wynwood art district and the street art designs of famous local artist David LeBatard (Lebo).
Enjoy a pleasant ride on the Amazon & Beyond lake on a swan or duck pedal boat. The minimum age to rent and operate water equipment is 21.
This narrated tour of Asia and Africa along the public walkway will provide an entertaining and relaxing experience with fascinating information about the zoo’s animal collection.
The Zoo Miami Wildlife Carousel is a 36-foot, wooden carousel, reminiscent of the hundreds of wooden carousels built across the country during the “golden age” of carousels (1885- 1925).
The Lostman’s River Ride allows guests to float through the heart of the “Everglades” on a slow-moving boat with surprises around every bend.
