Zoo Miami: Self-Guided Audio Tours
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Embark on a voyage through Miami's architectural grandeur with this in-app audio tour, designed for those with a passion for history and design. With the ticket to the Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel included, start your adventure on a high note, experiencing bird's-eye views of the city's stunning skyline. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Miami's urban beauty at your own pace, with fascinating insights into the city's most iconic buildings. Beginning at the majestic Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel, you'll work your way through Miami's downtown, taking in landmarks like the Freedom Tower, the historical Gesu Church, and the elegant Coral Way. The route will lead you through the tranquil neighborhood of Spring Garden, concluding at the magnificent Alfred I. duPont Building. With each step, uncover the narratives that each site embodies, and immerse yourself in the city's fusion of Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, and Art Deco architectural styles. The journey offers a blend of serene moments in historical districts and astonishing encounters with towering monuments. Notable experiences include standing on the steps of the Miami-Dade County Courthouse, gazing at the ornate Olympia Theater, and reveling in the greenery of Bayfront Park. While on the Observation Wheel, take a moment to soak in the panoramic vistas. Please note, an audio tour inside Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel itself is not provided.
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About Zoo Miami
The ideal season for visiting the zoo is spring, from February to May, when the weather is comfortable for long walks. Another great option is in December, when the zoo offers night events with more than one million dazzling tree lights, turning the park into a magical wonderland.
The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens is open every day all year round from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM. The zoo welcomes visitors even on major holidays, but opening hours are slightly reduced. On Thanksgiving, the zoo closes at 03:00 PM. On Christmas, it starts letting visitors in at noon.
During the winter holiday season, the zoo also holds special night events on Fridays, Saturdays, and some other select days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. On such days, Zoo Miami closes one hour earlier, reopens after sunset, at 06:30 PM, and remains open till 10:00 PM.
- 3,000 animals
Zoo Miami is home to over 3,000 animals representing over 500 different species from Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America, as well as native species found in Florida. You can see giraffes and flamingos, tigers and elephants, koalas and kangaroos, and many others.
- 1,000 species of plants
Zoo Miami is also a garden showcasing numerous flora species. You will admire different palms, baobabs, orchids, and one of the most curious trees — the South African Sausage Tree with hanging fruits that look like giant sausages.
- 4 miles of walkways
Zoo Miami is the biggest zoo in Florida and the only subtropical zoo in the continental United States. It occupies almost 750 acres, and you can spend the whole day there. There are 4 miles of walkways, so be ready for a long walk.
The zoo is situated 20 miles southwest of Downtown Miami, in Miami-Dade County, at 12400 SW 152 Street. You can easily reach it by car due to its convenient location off Exit 18 from Florida’s Turnpike. The zoo offers free parking for its visitors.
On weekends and major holidays, you can get to the zoo by public bus, taking the 252 route. On weekdays, the bus does not stop at the zoo’s main entrance, but you can take a complimentary ride from the nearest bus stop, SW 124 Ave & 152 St.
FAQ about Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is located in Miami, surrounded by many other great sights.
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Most visitors spend 1–3 hours at Zoo Miami, depending on the type of tour.
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