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Walking through some of the winding pathways through Miami Jungle Island, visitors are engulfed in a cocophany of human-like voices; and explosion of colour; and treated to some of the most diverse and interesting birdlife in the world. Jungle Island offers a little for all; and the entire family enjoys the trip of a lifetime. Romance also courses through the dialogue of the birds, and lovers find solace in the midst of this beautiful paradise; the ideal spot for a day-trip for young or old couples. For visiting groups, Jungle Island is the ideal spot to converse in easy tones as they admire the birds and listen to the bird-jabber that floats on the air.

From its humble beginnings, Jungle Island has nurtured an appreciation for nature. Its founder, Austrian-born Franz Scherr, decided that it would be a good idea to create a park where birds come and go freely. Friends and family warned against this trusting, ambitious project, saying that the birds would escape the park and never return. Franz chose to push ahead with the project, carving a trail through the serene, natural, jungle environment, to create this amazing park.

The attractions that now pull visitors to Jungle Island include over 1000 species of birds, more than 2000 species of plants, and various forms of reptiles. Bird-trainers steal the limelight with magnificent displays of intelligence by the birds of this intriguing park.

To add an interesting avenue, explore the Miami Japan Garden, created in the 1950s by Japanese businessman, Ikiyoshi Ichimura, who decided to bring a slice of Japan to the city that he enjoyed visiting so much. Ichimura brought artifacts from Tokyo, and commissioned a Japanese architecht to design the gardens. Today, visitors are treated to scenic, traditional Japanese gardens, replete with traditional-style Japanese buildings.

In addition to the Miami Japanese Garden, the Treetop Ballroom offers an excellent location for weddings, wedding receptions and corporate events.

Interesting characters you will encounter at Jungle Island include Jake and Hanna, two of the resident Orangutans. Ray is a hyacinth Macaw that likes to interact with guests of the park as they enter through the front gates. Hercules is one of the park's more interesting creatures, and is a 'Liger'; a cross between a lion and a tiger. Meet one of the least-evolved animals over many hundreds of years, being a crocodile, Crocosaurus is on of the many types of reptiles found in the park.

Visit Jungle Island to discover these magnificent creatures. A few surprises await visitors to the island. Immerse yourself in a park whose vision, stemming from its founder, gives you a slice of tropical paradise amidst the palms and the bird-chatter in the vibrant city of Miami.

Winged Wonders, our world famous bird show; and Tale of the Tiger with awesome tigers and much more.

Our newest attraction is "Gator X-treme" brings man face-to-face with alligators in a thrilling encounter both in the water and out. This aquatic adventure will put you on the front lines of the alligators' turf to discover who will conquer: man or gator. For the first time, America will experience one of the most exciting and breathtaking encounters ever seen up-close - and only at Jungle Island.

If that's not enough, encounter exotic animals, like our twin orangutans; a 20ft, 2000 pound crocosaurus; our Liger, he's part lion and part tiger, and many more fantastic exhibits and events.

Visit with our new Red Kangaroos and see our South African Penguins! Come welcome our new Loveable Lemurs, from Madagascar.

For hands-on activities, visit our Petting Barn, feed our birds;

And don’t forget to ask about our VIP Safari Tours, Lemur Experience and Penguin Encounters! These are hands on, face to face experiences with incredible animals.

Plus retreat to La Playa, Jungle Island's private beach! Relax beneath an umbrella and savor a tropical drink, while your children catch the thrill of La Playa's water slides and swim area.

Open Daily 10am-6pm; 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami

on 1-395 Macarthur Causeway Between Miami Beach and Downtown Miami.