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Jungle Island

3.2 (556 reviews)
Closed 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Mozzarella sticks
Lindsey D.

The experiences that they offer for an additional fee are honestly the only thing worth going to here. The zoo itself is kind of meh. Cons: The zoo itself is extremely small and most of the animal enclosure stink worse than almost every other zoo I've even been to. There's a very small variety of animals and not very many exotic animals to looks at. The food options are very limited they had 2 small food stands with basics like popcorn, waters, frozen lemonade, burger, hot dog, Cesar salad, mozzarella sticks and wings. The only gluten free option I really saw was the salad. Pros: They offer a ton of experiences including big and little capybara, lemur, sloths, birds, bunnies, goats, and flamingos. All of them seem to provide excellent exposure to each of the animals. We saw a group in the lemurs that were surrounded by them and were feeding and petting them. Capybara experience: We did the capybara petting experience and you got to sit in the closure with the small capybaras and pet them for around 30minutes. There is a photographer that joins you so you can purchase professional pictures later. The guide shows you how each individual capybara like to be pet to make them the happiest and when they get super relaxed they roll over and show you their bellies .

Abriana B.

Jungle Island was definitely lack luster. First off, we went while it was raining, their gift shop does not sell umbrellas or rain ponchos, so everyone was buying a beach towel to try to stay dry. The venue itself was pretty, it felt like a jungle which was cool. There wasnt a ton of animals so I felt like we got through everything super quick. They have tons of birds. But as far as actual animals it was minimal. I think this place could be more fun if the weather didn't suck but overall just felt like a low budget attempt of a zoo.

Dominique M.

Jungle Island holds a lot of sentimental value for me. I have fond memories of visiting the original Parrot Jungle location with my dad as a child. Now that I have a son of my own, I was excited to share a piece of that experience with him. We've visited Jungle Island twice so far, and both times, my son had a blast. Our favorite part of the park so far is the kids' splash area. It's a perfect way to cool off and let the kids burn some energy, and it's what we plan to take advantage of the most this summer. Conveniently, the splash zone is located right near the food trucks, which offer some surprisingly good options, making it an ideal lunch spot while the kids play. That said, I do think the park feels a bit underwhelming unless there's a special event or themed night happening. The experience becomes much more enjoyable if you're willing to spend a little extra on animal encounters or the petting zoo as those activities really enhance the visit. I would love to see more interactive, kid-friendly experiences that don't come with a hefty price tag, as well as improvements to the animals' enclosures to make them more spacious and stimulating. A few small upgrades could go a long way in elevating the overall atmosphere. One highlight this summer was their "Buy One Day, Come Back All Year" offer, which we definitely took advantage of. It's perfect for families looking to stretch their summer fun. I truly hope to see some new additions or renovations in the near future, but for now, we're making the most of it and enjoying the moments we can create together.

Random trip hazard in middle of parking space
Ruben V.

Safety: NO Emergency EXIT signs. Broken seats. (See pic) Wait to get in. Upcharge for everything. Almost $400 for 3 people with two visits with lemur and wallaby. Limited veterans discount. Food line and Oasis is ridiculous 1+ hour. Oasis seating is insufficient. 3rd floor restaurant was closed at 2pm til 4 pm. Disappointed at Picture quality of the picturea taken when we came in. NOT WoRth it!! Lemurs were the only hit. They get a good review. The Wallabies were lazy and interacted very little.

Sara D.

Jungle Island had a Luminosa display during Christmas, and our family went. It was great. Beautiful illuminations, and an absolutely fabulous show with Chinese performers where children participated, and they had lots of fun. One of the performers did a Chinese Face-Changing routine that was amazing. A Christmas Village with costumed carolers and a mini Café inside was also located inside the venue.

Sara C.

Jungle Island was a pretty interesting place to visit in terms of how it's all operated, but I'm always a little sad to see animals in any form of captivity. I was on a tour planned by friends and I didn't know what it all was before going. I will say that the staff who were handling the animals did very much seem like animal lovers themselves and that they really cared about the animals they worked with. In a few spots there were staff members who would be introducing guests to a certain animal - we got to meet skunks, alpacas, snakes, penguins, parrots and more. There were also areas where animals were just living and you could see them from afar, like a heard of flamingos, a group of kangaroos, and emus walking around. They had a few stadium shows where they gave lectures and introductions to some animals (ones that weren't just out on the paths with a handler to meet). These were not "shows" like you'd see at SeaWorld or The Seaquarium. I appreciated that, as I definitely do not like seeing animals made to perform or anything like that. With those of its positive aspects, I still do consider this almost a "zoo" type establishment. They do seem to take okay care of the animals, but they should be in their own habitat and free. In terms of non-animal things you can do - you can also see some cool sights from/inside Jungle Island. There are views of the Miami skyline and the water of Biscayne Bay. On the property, you can see palm trees, waterfalls, and a few cool gigantic Banyan trees, just to name a few. I'd say this might be a little more "fun" for kids, if you bring them. Adults may like it too, and some may be a little sad seeing animals in captivity. You'll have to make up your mind on that and do research before you go to see if a visit here is for you.

Sloth scared
Danny B.

The treatment of the animals is so sad. They are secluded and kept in small places. You know it's bad when the workers (mentioning the sloth) stated that they're not meant to be alone and separated. Don't support

Different animals but she was my favorite.
Alexandra R.

I loved jungle island. Haven't been here since I was a kid. My son got honor roll and I decide to take the day for jungle island. Best idea ever. There was a inflable water park. We spent the whole day seeing different animals and shows. I would recommend to come and bring the kids. The burger was a little too pricey. Between the burger and one drink it was like 45 bucks.. honesty I could've gone out to eat somewhere else before and would've enjoyed it better.

Wallaby

This place was amazing. I was pleasantly surprised by what initially looked like a location on the port and in a garage. The grounds were beautiful, open air and well kept. I did the Super VIP. It truly was a once in a lifetime experience as an animal lover, it was a highlight of my trip. I dare say it rivaled Disney!! The Lemurs and Tortoises were my two favorite encounters. The tour I did and photo package were expensive but worth every penny!! The staff were cheerful and happy. The enclosures were maintained and clean. The animals were happy

Andrea F.

Luminosa at Jungle Island was a magical experience. I feel it was really worth the visit with beautiful lanterns and lights everywhere. It was fun to stroll along looking at all the lit up figures and a bonus you still get to see some of the animals. I think it would be a fun family event

Erma D.

TAKE NOTE!! I suffered so you wouldn't have to!! Disclaimer : I signed up for the thrill seeker trek. If you want your heart rate to be in the 100 and have fun, do it. In the thrill seeker there are 4 courses total: easy, medium, hard and WTH. The first two ones are lower and kinda prepare you for what to come. You are hooked the whole time so it's completely safe. Here are my suggestions 1- Do it EARLY . I did it at 12 and it was HOT, the line was hot, I was sweating like crazy, I finished my water before I made it to the 3rd course. 2- BRING GLOVES: I had long nails so I lost 3 of them and the cable was hot so I also hurt my hand and I did not stop yall. 3- Bring WATER . After every course you can drink some and will definitely need it. 4- If you are doing the thrill seeking, get ready to work your upper body. That is not a joke. The blue line is crazy and I was praying to make it out because I was drained after all 3 courses. 5- I honestly suggest gym outfits. I took my shirt off half way because I was sweating in pores I didn't know existed. *that was my very first time. I am not used to all that. Would I do it again??? YESSSS no second thoughts specially now I know what to expect. Would I come more prepared: DEFINITELY. Overall: get ready to have fun, do the explorer trek as starters if you don't know what you can handle. I don't know when to stop so please don't do the whole thing if you're not sure.

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6 months ago

A lot of fun for my kids, lots of animals encounters and a great day out. Easy parking

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Great for kids. Had a good time... grand daughter had a blast blah blah blah chuff Kodati jersey khader

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Wonderful night . Atmosphere. The vibe was so Powerful and uplifting! Nora en Pure did not disappoint ...

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Overpriced. Everything is an additional charge. It is not clean and very little for kids to do. Yuk yuk yuk!!!

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Ask the Community - Jungle Island

How long does it take to complete the Thrill Seeker Trek?

Are we allowed to bring our luggage with us through the exhibits? On vacation and will have our duffel bags with us

Hi Claire, You are welcome to leave your luggage in the Guest Relations office. We'll take care of it while you are inside the park.

We have babies! Are we aloud to bring baby food and formula?

Yes, you can bring them. They don't check your belongings and won't stop you. Very accommodating staff.

Do they serve alcohol for regular day visitors in park?

I did not see any alcohol served, very few places to eat ice cream etc., very expensive too

Are u open? Is it fixed from hurricane yet?

It looked well maintained to me! No parts of the park seemed closed off either.

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The most amazing thing that happened here, and maybe will happen to me all year, was the Lemur Experience.

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