Miami Metrozoo

Description

With over 300 acres, Miami Metrozoo is home to more than 2,000 animals living in large open-air and indoor exhibits that approximate the animals’ natural habitats and provide guests the feel of a safari.

Trek through Asia to see Asian River Otters, Komodo Dragons, and Bengal Tigers. Hike the African Plains and see Giraffes, Zebras and Lions. Walk about Australia and observe Koalas and Kangaroos. Special exhibits include the largest Asian aviary in the western hemisphere, Dr. Wilde's World (an indoor gallery of discovery), and Amazon and Beyond (a new 27-acre tropical American exhibit showcasing Giant River Otters, Jaguars, Harpy Eagles, and Anacondas).

Guests can also enjoy daily wildlife shows, a children’s zoo, camel rides, giraffe and pelican feedings, meet-the-Zookeeper presentations, tram tours, family safari cycles, an elevated monorail, waterplay areas, and many interactive exhibits making Miami Metrozoo a unique experience for all ages.

Cost without the card:

Adult (13+): $17.07
Child (3-12): $12.79

Hours:

Daily, 9:30 am–5:30 pm;
Ticket booths close at 4:00 pm

Holiday Hours: Daily, 9:30 am–5:30 pm (ticket booths close at 4:00 pm);
Thanksgiving Day, 9:30 am–3:30 pm (ticket booths close at 2:00 pm);
Christmas Day, 12:00 pm–5:30 pm (ticket booths close at 4:00 pm).

Closed

May be closed major U.S. holidays

Driving:

The Miami MetroZoo is located south of Miami, 1/4 mile west of Florida Turnpike’s Homestead Extension (take exit 16) on SW 152nd Street. The Zoo entrance is at SW 124th Avenue. From U.S. 1 proceed west on SW 152nd Street.

Public Transportation:

Take Metro: Take the Coral Reef Max bus at Metrorail’s Dadeland South Station, about a 20 minute ride. For schedules and fares, call Miami-Dade Transit at 305-770-3131.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Redeem your card at Ticket Booth 1, 2, 3 or 4. Admission gates close at 4:00 pm.