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Miami MetroZoo

12400 SW 152nd St
Miami, FL 33177
Phone: (305) 251-0400
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Hours:
Daily 9:30am-5:30pm

Editorial Review for Miami MetroZoo – by Susan R. Miller

In Short
A flock of flamingos greet visitors, their pink plumage providing a perfect photo-op. Other wild birds like Egyptian geese, saddle-billed storks and water fowl can be viewed in the Australian section of the zoo. In the African section, giraffes, zebras, gazelles and ostrich roam, while in the Asian section, Bengal tigers lie in the shade of Tiger Temple (inspired by Cambodia's Angkor Wat).

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See the animal exhibits in style. Rent a family-sized safari cycle and pedal your way around. A two-hour rental for a large cycle (that holds as many as six adults and two small childrens) will run you $32. A smaller family bicycle is available for $22.

Know Before You Go

Bring a swimsuit for the kids during the summer, as misting stations and interactive water play areas are flowing during the summer.

The Extras

Bring pocket change for extra activities like $5 children camel rides and $2 to feed the giraffe.

When to Go

Don't arrive too late. Ticket booths close at 4pm and some of the exhibits shut down at 5pm.

User Reviews for Miami MetroZoo

Citysearch (4), Frommer's (1 ), InsiderPages (11 ), All (16)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/21/2008 Posted by LuisVega

This is a great zoo. The animals get to roam without cages. Buy the annual pass. It is worth it. They have events there for Easter. It is good for the kids.

Pros: No cages

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/21/2008 Posted by IWONTEL

For a family outing or a fun date place the Miami Metro Zoo is great. They have done a really good job setting up the habitats for the animals to make it look like their natural setting. The kids will have a blast! It's not only fun but educational as well. I would like to see a little more work on the reptile section though.

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Editor's Review

One of the world's great cageless zoos features exotic animals from Africa, Asia and Australia.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Look Good

See the animal exhibits in style. Rent a family-sized safari cycle and pedal your way around. A two-hour rental for a large cycle (that holds as many as six adults and two small childrens) will run you $32. A smaller family bicycle is available for $22.

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Attraction Information

Admission

  • $13.95 adult
  • $9.95 child (ages 2-12)
  • Free child under 2

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Daily 9:30am-5:30pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

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