If you are in Miami for a family vacation, never forget to take your kids to the Miami Metro Zoo. This zoo is a great place for all members of a family, especially the little ones.

There's an area specially dedicated to the children. The area is named as the 'Children's Zoo'. The place is out of the ordinary because it will not only please your kid, but will also keep you engaged with several fascinating activities.

Here you will meet uncommon animal species like blue-tongue skink, Petunia, kinkajou and stitch. It also houses some well known genus like gold and blue macaw and Maggie. This area of the zoo will allow you enjoy riding camels. The camel rides can be availed between 11am and 4pm at an expense of $5 for every ride. You will love meeting the three trained camels offering you ride; they are Fluffy, Randy and Charlie.

There's an exhibit room named Toadstool that showcases reptiles and amphibians. Some of these exhibits are endangered species. Here you can see Egyptian tortoises (endangered species), bearded dragons and poison arrow frogs. You have more interesting views stored here, move towards the back of this room and you will get to see Butterscotch, the Burmese python of 13foot.

Are you feeling hungry during your trip? Then take a peep at the Snack Bar. Here you can enjoy munching sumptuous items like Cuban sandwiches, burgers, hotdogs, chicken items, finger chips and a wide range of deserts.

The other must visits at this kids' zoo in Miami are: Butterfly Garden, Meerkat Exhibit, The Petting Zoo and Wildlife Carousel.

From your hotel in Miami FL, why don't you try something spectacular and wild? Visit the ever famous Miami Metro Zoo; the best free-range zoo in the United States and perhaps the biggest. The zoo is organized and designed according to the habitat of each animal inside it. You will really feel you are a safari hunter only that you will be shooting animals with a digital camera instead of a rifle.

In here, you can find a lot of really big land mammals as well as endangered animals. In fact, the zoo has two new "big" members; the baby abacus and the baby rhino. While you can see bizarre animals like white tigers, big komodo dragons, Cuban crocodiles and gibbons, you can also see the most common lions and bears.

Address and Admission

Miami Metro Zoo
152nd Street and 124th Avenue
Website:
http://www.miamimetrozoo.org/

Office Hours
9:30 am - 5:30 pm daily

Admission Rates

Adults-$13.95
Children (3-12 yrs old)-$9.95

• Go Miami Card holders have free admission
• Senior citizens, 65 yrs. Old and above with valid identification can avail $1 discount
• Military discount is $1 and is extended for up to 4 adult or children companions
• Travel agents have %10 discount
• Employees on Miami-Dade County will receive $2 discount
• Group travelers from 10-20 members will receive 10% discount and for those with larger groups which totals more than 100 people, 25% discount will be given

Getting Around

The zoo has a property area of 740 acres. 300 acres are used for exhibits. Therefore, if you are not used to standing and walking, you may get a bicycle carriage. Two-seat and four-seat carriages are available at the counter.

So, escape from the comfort of your hotel in Miami FL and have some time to enjoy your vacation with animals.

You may visit their website for further information or you can simply follow the links below for some reviews regarding Miami Metro Zoo.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/miami-metrozoo-miami

http://miami.about.com/cs/gtwhattodo/a/metrozoo.htm

Miami is located in Florida, USA. There is a museum of science and planetarium located in Miami. It is generally regarded as a jungle island. The Miami school is located nearby to the metro zoo. Many hotels are located closer to the metro zoo which listed below.

Quality inn at Miami near the Metro Zoo

Quality Inn is a good rated hotel Miami FL by the visitors and tourists. It is located 3.4 miles from the Miami metro zoo. It is also close to beaches, Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, etc. To know more check the link. http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels_reservations/property/25924/#visited=true

The La Quinta Inn Miami

This hotel is located 3.7 miles from the Miami metro zoo. It is a cheap hotel and affordable by anyone. It has a free Wi Fi facility in every room; main attractions are very closer to this Inn. http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels_reservations/property/91651/#visited=true

The Best Western Kendall Hotel and Suites

This is one of the best rated hotels for business and leisure visitors. It is located at the center of many corporate companies and also local attractions. It includes 12 pool tables and also two bar areas. A gym of 20,000 Sq Ft is available. It is just 4.3 miles away from the metro zoo Miami.

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