Jungle Island

Jungle Island featuring signage
Jungle Island which includes zoo animals and dangerous animals
Jungle Island
Jungle Island
Jungle Island which includes zoo animals and bird life


Encounter animals from around the world, hang around with cheeky lemurs and enjoy daily educational shows at this exciting bayside zoo park.

Jungle Island is an interactive zoo park on Miami’s scenic Watson Island. Exciting animal trails and educational presentations make Jungle Island a wonderful destination for families. Meet colourful parrots and see magnificent birds from around the world. Visit slithering snakes, see cheeky lemurs swinging from the trees, watch a show at the Jungle Theatre and enjoy the lush Florida ecosystem of the Everglades Habitat.

The original park opened as Parrot Jungle in 1936 on lush hammock land dotted with coral rock. It was a popular destination for visitors and locals wanting to learn about the attraction’s magnificent birds and indigenous plants. The destination moved to a new bay-front location on Watson Island in 2003. This location has a view out over Biscayne Bay to South Beach.

Catch one of Jungle Island’s thrilling animal shows, performed daily in different locations across the park. Stunning bird species are on display at the Winged Wonders show in the Parrot Bowl. Watch Mama Cass, the 6-feet-tall (1.8-metre) cassowary, eat an apple from her trainer’s hand.

See a fantastic show featuring a star cast of tigers, black panthers, lynx and spotted leopards at the Jungle Theatre. You’ll also see cute cubs, chimpanzees and lemurs, as well as other mischievous primates. Visit Hercules, the liger, a cross between a male lion and a tigress. Stop by the Serpentarium to enjoy a presentation with fascinating reptiles, including turtles and boa constrictors.

Relax at the Lakeside Café or enjoy the shade beneath the pavilions. During summer, the park’s private beach, La Playa, is the perfect place to relax. Pick up a souvenir at the Jungle Treasures Gift Shop or let the kids go wild in the Jungle Island Playground. 

Jungle Island is located on Watson Island, between downtown Miami and South Beach. Take a bus or drive and pay to park in the on-site garage. The park is open every day and admission fees apply. Children receive discounted admission.

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5/5 - Excellent

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Impressed with the Jungle river boat cruise, lovely island.

5/5 - Excellent

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Go for the hour cruise

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I booked the Go Wilder experience with my son. At face value the experience looks expensive and I had read mixed reviews online about the place. I’m so happy I just got on and booked it because in is actually FANTASTIC value for a very hands on animal experience. By the end of the experience we knew the names of the animals, we had fed, pet and learnt so much about them! There was a photographer included in the price which resulted in approximately 400 photos for us to keep at no extra cost. The tour manager was very accommodating, informative and friendly. My son and I will be talking about this for years for many years come!

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