Parrot Jungle and Gardens
11000 SW 57 Avenue, Miami.
305-666-7834
Admission Charged.
An exotic bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and botantical
garden. Here you will find 100's of varieties of
birds and plants. Also, ape exhibits, wildlife shows,
and alligators.
Metrozoo
12400 SW 152 Street, Miami.
305-638-6700
Admission Charged.
A giant zoo with more than 250 species and 60 major
animal exhibits. The zoo also has a wildlife amphitheater
with three shows daily.
Miccosukee Indian Village
US 41 ( Tamiami Trail) West
305-223-8380
Attractions include alligator wrestling, crafts,
demonstartions, a small museum highlighting the history
of the tribe, and airboats rides. Music and arts
festivals are held in July and December.
Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium
3280 S. Miami Ave
305-854-4247
The exhibits describing coral reefs and the Everglades
are especially enlightening. There is also a participatory
science arcade, a wildlife center housing more than
150 live animals, and a natural history collection
with cases of fossils and butterflies. Kids love
the hands on exhibits and mini-shows. The Planetarium
has several daily shows, explaining what's new in
the heavens.
Fairchild Tropical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami.
305-667-1651
Admission Charged.
An extensive botanical garden with a vast collection
of rare tropical plants, a rain forest display, and
sunken garden.
Monkey Jungle
4805 SW 216 Street, Miami.
Admission Charged.
See a colony of monkeys living in a topical jungle.
Shows are held throughout the day. Shows include
Wild Monkey Swimming Pool, Ape Encounter, and Hangin'
Wild Orangs.
Historical Museum of South Florida
305-375-1492
The excellent exhibits here chronicle the histories
of the various groups that have settled in the region.
Numerous displays including a chickee hut, depict
Native American Life, while the Spanish exploration
period comes alive through the 17th-century maps
and a mock fort that kids can climb.
Coral Castle
28655 South Dixie Highway, Homestead.
305-248-6344
Admission Charged.
A coral wonder built by a single man over 30 years.
Open daily from 9am to 6pm.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne.
305-361-3705
Admission Charged.
Home to more than 10,000 sea creatures, a killer
whale, and dolphin superstar Flipper. South Florida's
largest marine aquarium.
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Ave.
305-673-7533
Classic Art Deco design, and constructed of Key stone,
the exterior of this building is adorned with carved
nautical figures and features whimsical touches inspired
by traditional Maya architecture. The gems displayed
within the museum include works by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio,
and Ruebens.
Vizcaya
Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami.
305-250-9133
An Italian Renaissance style villa built in 1916
by James Deering. Over 10 acres of formal gardens
and fountains. The house contains 34 rooms with period
furnishings.
Everglades National Park
25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail.
305-242-7700.
Admission Charged.
A 1.4 million acre park complete with endangered
species and many birds and animals. Boats tours are
available.
Jungle Queen
Bahia Mar Yacht Basin in Fort Lauderdale on A1A,
north of 17th Street Causeway.
Sails to a tropical island for an all-you-can-eat
dinner of ribs, shrimp and chicken. The dinner is
followed by a variety show and sing-along. Daily
sightseeing cruises are also available.
Art Deco District
New and restored buildings, cafes, hotels, carry
the facades of bright pink, turquois, and peach
gleam in the sun. Take a walk through the Revival-style
buildings, many containing eclectic boutiques and
art galleries.
