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Miami Seaquarium
The Miami Seaquarium is set in 38-acres sculpted grounds, housing a wide range of sea life exhibits. When it originally opened in 1955 the main attraction was the Shark Channel was the main attraction where visitors could get an up close look at these magnificent creatures. Today the Shark Channel is just one of a number of high quality attractions that include the “Tropical Reef Aquarium” a 750,000-gallon salt water aquarium, Manatee Exhibit, Crocodile Flats, Dolphin and Sea Lion Shows. Visitors also have the chance to touch the dolphins in the “Swim With Our Dolphins” program.
Location: 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, Fl 33149
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Coral Castle
How did Edward Leedskalnin a man just over 5-feet tall and weighing no more than 100 pounds cut and move more than 1,100-tons of rock without any human assistance. His Coral Castle which is on the National Register of historic places is truly an amazing place to visit. Built as a tribute to the love of his life Agnes, his “Sweet Sixteen” who canceled their wedding just one day before the ceremony. Some of the blocks he used to build the castle are 4,000 feet thick; he carved and moved them with no outside assistance. When he was asked how he accomplished such a feet Ed would only reply that he understood the laws of weight and leverage well. He even built an AC Current generator! This all from a man with only a fourth grade education. People have suggested that the techniques used are similar to those used in the construction of Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Did Ed know the secrets to one of the great wonders of the world?
Location: 28655 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, Fl 33033
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Miami Metrozoo
One of the world’s great zoos, Miami Metrozoo is rated among the top ten zoos in the U.S. by Travel & Leisure magazine and voted # 1 for family fun in Miami by the Best of Citysearch. Metrozoo houses more than 1,200 wild animals in a cageless setting that closely approximates the animals’ natural habitats and gives the visitor the feeling of embarking on an international safari. Large, open-air exhibits allow visitors to enjoy beautiful and endangered wildlife at a safe yet remarkably close range. With nearly 300 developed acres on a 740-acre parcel of land, Metrozoo is the only zoo in the continental United States located in a subtropical climate. This enables the Zoo to showcase animals that cannot easily be exhibited in colder climates. Not to be missed are the Keeper talks and animal feedings, you’ll find it hard to pull yourself away from the keepers and the tiger, orangutan, meerkat, chimpanzee, Himalayan black bear, giraffe and African elephant etc.
Location: 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, Fl 33177
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Parrot Jungle Island
Nestled between Downtown Miami and South Beach, Parrot Jungle Island combines Miami's historic landmark with a contemporary theme park. Featuring some of the globe's most exotic and marvelous animals such as the largest crocodile in the New World and our famous flamingoes highlighted in Miami-Vice. Parrot Jungle Island is also home to playful baby orangutans, amazing tigers, and countless vibrant parrots of every genus. The parks three featured animal shows thrill guests throughout their four-hour escape as they stroll along the 1.35 miles of winding trails. The park boasts some of the most unusual flora found around the world, from the extraordinary African Sausage Tree to one of the rarest collections of Cycads, guests are truly immersed in a lush, tropical jungle. As Miami's newest entertainment destination, Parrot Jungle Island has delighted thousands of guests in the most picturesque location the Magic City has to offer.
Location: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, Fl 33132
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