Visiting Jungle Island

• Hold on to the map. When you arrive at Jungle Island you will receive a map and a list of showtimes for all of the performances that you'll be able to enjoy while you visit the park.
   
• Arrive early. By arriving early you’ll not only be able to enjoy more exhibits and shows, you’ll also be able to find a great parking spot.
   
• Don’t skip any exhibits. Each exhibit houses an animal, bird, or reptile and gives interesting information about them. If you miss an exhibit you may be missing out on an intriguing piece of information.
   
• Wear comfortable shoes. Jungle Island covers a span of 22 acres, which means that you should be prepared to walk quite a bit. By wearing comfortable shoes you can avoid having to cut your trip short because of blisters and sore feet.
   
• Plan ahead. Jungle Island is the type of park where you can spend your entire day, so make sure you take advantage of all there is to see and do.

If you’re heading to Jungle Island there are a few essentials that you absolutely must bring with you.
 

• Make sure you bring plenty of quarters because there are various areas around the park where you can feed the animals and birds. The feeders all take quarters and your kids will most definitely want to take advantage of the opportunity to interact with various animals in this way.
   
• A must for all visitors is good sunblock with sufficient SPF. The sun is serious in South Florida, even on a cloudy day. The last thing you want to do is go home from a vacation with a painful sunburn. A pair of sunglasses and/or a hat can be useful, too. With the new Neo Splash Water Park Pop-Up, don't forget a swimsuit and towel either.
   
• Most families spend hours at Jungle Island, so it’s always good to bring a water bottle with you to stay hydrated. If you don't mind the additional cost, you can also purchase a bottle of water from one of the concession stands.
   
• Jungle Island is filled with beautiful sights, which means you’ll want to take plenty of photos during your visit. Bring a camera or smartphone with you so that you and your family can pose for some memorable pictures.
   
• If you plan on visiting Parrot’s Cove and enjoying the beach or water park you should wear your bathing suit to the park and bring a change of clothes. You may also want to bring a towel so that you can dry off if you get wet.

This show takes place in the Parrot Bowl and showcases some of the most incredible-looking, talented, and even dangerous birds from all over the world. Some of the most popular birds featured include the Andean condor and macaws that perform amazing aerial stunts.

In the Everglades exhibit, you’ll see a replica of the Florida Everglades and some of the animals and reptiles that live there. The alligators are kings here, mainly because they are large and aggressive.

Flamingo Lake is filled with brightly-colored flamingos and attracts the attention of all of the park’s guests.

The Crossings is Jungle Island’s most famous exhibit because it features the beautiful, rare Liger. In this exhibit, you’ll also find lions and tigers.

If you’re going to be in the South Florida area, there are quite a few family-friendly attractions you can enjoy.
 

• Just down the street from Jungle Island is the Miami Children’s Museum, where you and your family can visit and enjoy an interactive museum with art pieces created by children of all ages.
• Take a short drive down to South Beach and hop on a Duck Tour of South Beach.
• Head back to the mainland to enjoy the exhibits at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.
• The Frost Museum of Science is an excellent family attraction, too.
• Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami is also a very family-friendly environment, with stores, restaurants, boat rides, and much more.
• If you're a sports fan, catch a Miami Heat game at the American Airlines Arena.