• With almost 750 acres and 4 miles of walkways, Zoo Miami is home to more than 2,500 animals representing close to 400 different species.
  • Zoo Miami is excited to announce the successful births of highly endangered clouded leopards. ... This is her third calf and the 59th giraffe born at Zoo Miami!
  • It is with profound sadness that Zoo Miami announces the passing of “Berani,” the 15 ½ year old Sumatran tiger.
  • On Friday, June 14th, a Caribbean flamingo hatched at Zoo Miami! The sex of that hatchling is still unknown. Several other eggs are still incubating.
  • With 340 developed acres on a 740-acre parcel of land, Zoo Miami is the only zoo in the continental United States located in a subtropical climate.
  • From large private outdoor fields to a multipurpose room that can be transformed for any occasion. Zoo Miami is sure to offer your guests a fun filled day!
  • The zoo opened on July 4, 1980,[1] as Miami MetroZoo, with a preview section of 12 exhibits; Asia, the first major exhibit, opened on December 12, 1981.
  • The only downside of the zoo is it's so far from Miami downtown or other more northern parts of MDC, but worth the trip, especially with a little one!
  • A Safari Cycle will take up to six adults and two small children, and a winding walkway links all of Zoo Miami's exhibits and attractions together.
  • Voted as one of the top 10 zoos in the nation, Miami Zoo is the only subtropical zoo in the US and home to thousands of wild animals in breathtaking environments.