We continued celebrating my nephew's birthday with a trip to the Miami Zoo, and overall it was a…read moregreat family experience! The drive was about 45 minutes for us, and I definitely recommend purchasing tickets online and downloading the zoo app ahead of time the map in the app was super helpful while walking the grounds. There was plenty of parking, which made arrival easy. Because the weather was cooler earlier in the day, some of the animals weren't out, but we still enjoyed seeing the ones that were. We stopped by a stand and grabbed spiked slushies, and let me tell you they were realllllllyyyyy good! Especially once the day heated up, they were very refreshing as we walked around. The zoo offers several ways to get around, including guided golf cart tours, a mini train, and cycle cart rentals. We decided to skip those and just get our steps in instead, which worked out nicely. We had a great time with the animals we did get to see, though we only managed to cover about half of the zoo before the little one was ready to head out. We'll definitely be back to finish exploring!

I have been coming to Zoo Miami, since it was called the Metro Zoo. This place is a gem and so…read morenostalgic. The zoo has gone through so many changes, most for the better. I LOVE sharing my love for Zoo Miami with my family. We are members and go often. A perfect day includes taking portraits, face painting, bike rentals, a food crawl through the zoo with a zoo brew, and a glimpse into animals of the world. There is something so everyone here. It's so fun to do something different each time you go... sometimes it's fun just to rent a pedal boat and hang out on the lake. There is a park for kids and 2 splash pads. One near the park and the other in the Amazon. What I love about zoo Miami is that you an experience the zoo a different way every time you come. They also host seasonal evening events. Don't miss Zoo Lights, the Annual Zoo Run, or Feast with the Beast. I wish I could post 50 more pictures. Visit the zoo you won't regret it. And if you're lucky you will run into Ron McGill.

the owner dose not know how to treat customers properly and will flip it on you so he doesn't lose…read more bough a fish and died within the hour and says that's what happens in this hobby it is what it is and did not want to resolve the proble. horrible service

This is a great aquarium store. They have great prices and the fish all look very healthy. I…read morepurchased a yellow wrasse and I have really satisfied with my purchase. A woman named Silvina helped me make my purchase. She was very knowledgeable and helpful and best of all not pushy. I will definitely be going back to Ocean View. Thank you!!

So much beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in! Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and…read moredon't forget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too!

The staff is amazing. Shout out to Michelle for taking care of us. Had an amazing night tour with…read moreCaptain Mark. An entirely different perspective from a day tour. A unique Florida must do!

Been coming here for years! Always helpful! Great selection and I have learned a ton from the owner…read moreJillian over the years!

I consider myself a freshwater fish connoisseur, but after upgrading my tank, I was having problems…read morecycling my water. I then made a cardinal mistake and bought fish before the tank was fully cycled. So I went to this place for help. The last thing I needed was an extensive lecture from a cocky fish expert about my egregious error and the dangers now exposed to my fish. Rather, the young woman who assisted me (can't remember her name...) calmly tested my water, patiently answered all my questions and helped me devise a solution. She then gave me this special carbon bag (I almost wanna call it magic herbs) and told me it would fix the issue. I don't know if this woman was channeling Yoda or what, but in literally one week, my tank was perfect. Many kudos to this amazing store!!! Thank you!!!

I'm always hesitant because I'm such a lover of animals and zoos are not necessarily my favorite…read moreplace so I'm worried about the state that they are in. While I was here many of the animals had a fair amount of space and were definitely more taken care of than their original situation. For example, some of the monkeys were lab monkeys and other others were owned by civilians who thought they could take care of exotic animals when they clearly couldn't. I do wish the lions have more space for that many being in one enclosure, but it looks like all they did was lay down and sleep in the sun basking so they may just be happy like that The price is a little bit expensive for a general tour, but I don't think it's not worth it. We took the general wildlife experience and were able to have a tour and then also visit with a couple exotic species, including a couple of ball pythons, a really awesome spectacle owl, which was my favorite and some other reptiles. Overall, I think it was worth a visit, but I'm not sure I'd come back again since I feel like I saw everything unless it was for an encounter. The otter encounter seems the most interactive so I'd recommend that one. Our tour guide was Mikayla, and she was very honest and gave facts that she knew and nothing that she did. I do wish the different enclosures had labels on them to give us an idea of the names of the species and where they're originally located as the tour guide wasn't able to answer one of our questions about them but gave what she knew. I kind of like the idea that people aren't allowed to go roaming around the property on their own banging on enclosures and trying to stick their fingers through bars. I think it's just a really good safety precaution. You will be limited to about an hour worth of a visit overall I had a great time.

This experience was amazing!!! This place was recommended to me after my friend went on a field…read moretrip with her students. We booked the general wildlife tour. It was 50 for adults and 25 for kids. It includes a one hour tour of the whole zoo. It is phenomenal how close you can get to the animals, including the lions and tigers, monkeys, capybara, sloths, etc. It also includes a hands-on experience with five animals. We were able to hold an alligator, a snake, feed a lemur, and touch an owl. You can book (for an additional price) close encounters with specific animals, but it was super enjoyable without doing this. I only wish it would be longer! Our tour guide Kique was amazing, knowledgeable, and patient with us! I would love to return again.

Phil is an outstanding aquarium tech, the best we've ever had in over 25 years of aquarium keeping…read more He's extremely knowledgeable about all types of aquaria: fresh, salt, ponds, et al. His prices are reasonable and he will do every service that you need, with excellence. We recommend him most highly! He's been doing service for us for over 5 years, is reliable, helpful and friendly. If you need a fish-guy, Phil is the man!

From the owner: 35 plus years of aquarium keeping and maintaining. I've kept all sorts of fish and inverts from…read morefreshwater to saltwater and koi. I have the ability to help your aquariums and ponds reach their maximum potential! Consistency and reliability are my goals!

Great store with very helpful customer service. They have a good selection of fish and corals.read more

Awesome some customer service and very informed and professional. Unfortunately one of my fish died…read moreand he was very understanding and even offered to replace.