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4.5 (256 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Brandon F.

I've been coming to ZWF since I was 16yrs old and it is the most amazing experience for all ages in Miami. A hands-on interactive Zoo where you can get up close & personal with some incredible exotic animals

Ball python
Janet S.

I did an atv tour that included ZWF. This is my first time that I have ever been to ZWF. There is no signage so you wouldn't even aware that's it's there. This is a private zoo and the owners live in the property as well. As soon as you arrive in the guest lobby you are greeted by Ricky and he was super sweet and informative. After we get our wristbands and sign in we go to the animal encounter area. Victoria is the one that does the animal encounter and she was amazing and I loved it. We were able to touch the ball python, kinkajou, lemur, owl, and the blue tongue skink. I loved it but which I had more time with the animals. I did like that there were only two other families doing the encounters. After the encounters Sophia gave us a guided tour throughout the zoo. Sophia was super informative and answered all of our questions. I can tell that she is super passionate about animals. I loved the experience and I recommend for everyone come by and visit these beautiful animals.

Elizabeth V.

Really great interaction animals, we went on a weekday so it was just my son and I. Our guide was truly great. He was patient with the animals, they definitely know and love him. and we didn't feel rushed. I think his name is Michael. He is in the pictures I added. Place is very clean and well kept.its a bit costly but a great experience I am glad I went.

The adorable kinkajou reminded us of our early days of parenting!!
Wellington J.

My wife and I did a detailed reading about ZWF before committing to doing the 2 hour tour. It did NOT DISAPPOINT!! It was the highlight of our 2 weeks in Florida, by far!! I was warmly greeted on the phone by Camilla, which was a great start!! Our guides were Nick and Karina, and they were great!! Karina brought a basket of fruits and vegetables, so that we could feed more than item to each animal!! The variety of animals ranged from starting with BUTTERS, the boa, which we held, to seeing lions, jaguars, leopards, a crocodile, an alligator . There were primates like monkeys, that we fed. The animals that stole our hearts were 1. The otters put their tiny hand on our hand 2. The Kinkajou lay in our arms like a baby while it licked honey out of a jar. 3. The Lemur that crawled all over me and rested in my lap like a large puppy!! 4. The gibbon held our hand and brought it closer, so that it could gently take the food. 5. The majestic great horned owl that was soooooo incredibly soft to pet!! Anytime we are anywhere in Florida, we will make this part of our itinerary. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It deserved at 6 stars!!

Otter encounter
Melissa C.

Everyone needs to do this at some point, especially if you're an animal lover! This is honestly one of my favorite things I've ever done. They did a Labor Day sale of 50% off animal encounters, and my husband and I took advantage to do a couple since it's normally out of our price range. First, we did the otter feeding. They gave us meatballs and fish to feed the otters through their enclosure. I would've loved to get closer and hold them, but we did get to out them a bit through the cage. We also did the wolf encounter, which included singing dogs. For this one, we did get to go into the enclosure and play with them. They climbed all over us just like household dogs! Be prepared that you will get messy if you do this one. The dogs' paws were pretty muddy. The website said each encounter was only 15 minutes and we were worried about it being so short even while being so expensive, but we didn't feel rushed at all. Maybe it was because we were the only ones there at the time, but they let us stay a little longer. Our guide was so friendly and informative. I also love that the priority is placed on the animals and not the people. It's not a zoo, but a wildlife foundation that really takes care of the animals well. I hope to go back at some point and do more animal encounters here!

Noel J.

Amazing, must do experience if you're in the area!! I visited ZWF this afternoon with my mom for a tour and primate experience. Our tour guide was Janelle who was super knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour consisted of just my mom, myself, and Janelle which was awesome. It felt like we had the whole space to ourselves as we only saw one other small group when we were leaving. Janelle showed us all of the animal enclosures and shared information on each species and the specific animals. She was very engaging to listen to and was able to engage the animals as well by making certain noises, which they would do back to her. At the end of the tour we sat in this really cool hut where Janelle let us hold some kind of lizard, a snake, and a small animal related to the raccoon. We also got to pet an owl. For our primate experience, Janelle and another handler brought two lemurs for my mother and I to play with in the hut. Again, we were the only people here so it felt like a super special and personalized experience. We got to play with the lemurs for about ten minutes. They were on leashes and we were able to give them apples and carrots, pet them, and they even climbed on us and licked us. It was so special and cool to see these animals up close, they have hands with opposable thumbs which is very interesting. The entire time we felt super safe and calm when touching and holding the different animals, thanks to Janelle who was a very chill guide. At the end of the tour we went back to the office where they gave us each a little goodie bag with a water and two snacks which was so sweet and thoughtful. I would love to come back here, this experience was so cool and really unlike anything else I've ever done. This is a place where you can be alone, up close and personal with the animals and not have to push through crowds of people like at the zoo. All of the animals also looked very content and extremely well cared for which made me feel okay about them being in captivity. This is a must do experience!

Jocelyn G.

We went for my daughter's birthday, Michael Rivero was our guide and the entire experience was outstanding! We saw lions, cubs, different monkeys/apes, large cats, sloths, carried a snake - An unforgettable experience for sure. My daughter had started feeling bad when we were there and had to go back to the office and the entire staff was kind and caring. I highly recommend - your kiddos will love it! And so will you!

Owl encounter
Shakeela B.

Love this place ! I've been several times and it's always an amazing experience! The general wildlife tour is a must and is a good synopsis of the facility and great way to see a lot of the grounds. The lion cub encounter , the owl encounter and the baby otter encounter were all once in a lifetime experiences and well worth it. Be on the lookout for limbani the chimp, he's pretty much the unofficial mascot.

Stefany D.

I visited ZWF on Saturday and did the ZWF Wildlife Presentation tour. It was a wonderful experience! First you start off my touring the grounds and visiting several of the animals. In each stop the guide gives you knowledgeable info on each animal. Our guide was great. He knew a lot of facts and was very friendly. The second part of the tour is more hands on. We got to touch a snake, porcupine, different birds, baby gator. They also brought out a baby cougar and baby chimp named Limbani. I would have to say my fav part was when they brought out the anteater and it licks your ear This place was great, cannot wait to be back. My only complaint is that we started a little late, but its Miami so that didnt ruin our experience!

Lion
Joanah A.

I booked through Groupon for a 2 hour wildlife presentation for my husbands birthday. He absolutely loved the experience. Amber took care of us and was super sweet, personable and knowledgeable. There was a one hour tour of the facility which Amber was able to introduce each animal by name and and feature. We learned a ton if new facts like the difference between and ape and monkey, etc. The animals ranged from reptiles to birds, felines, primates, and other mammals. She allowed a bathroom break and got an opportunity to interact with a variety of animals. Well definitely be going back. :) FYI. You can bring a backpack with snacks but you can't eat while on tour. Athletic attire is recommended. Sunscreen too. Water dispenser is located at the front. Tour guides wear masks. Parking on the grass outside the entrance.

Street sign
Donnell C.

This was an amazing experience and will not be my last time coming here. My friends and I found this deal on Groupon and couldn't pass up the opportunity to check out ZWF. Keep in mind that you must call ahead and schedule your date and time to visit as the tour guides like to keep the group at a manageable size so that every one can hear and learn about the animals here. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and she genuinely cares for the animals as she helped to raise a few of them. This is a great location for nature and animal lovers, young and old. I would definitely suggest using discretion with younger children as you will get hands on with some of the animals and you do not want to scare or harm them by "playing too rough" ZWF visitation hours are 9am to 6pm all week long.

Sloth encounter

Amanda was the BEST tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and patient with my 7yr old son who had many questions and his own tidbits of knowledge to share. We fed many animals and had the best "special encounter" experience. Wear bug spray! We did get lots of bug bites but the experiences made it worth it! Highly recommend this special experience

Owl
Makayla P.

This place is awesome It is a little hard to find with GPS but once you get there it is incredible. You are able to encounter several animals and even monkeys! You can tell that the animals are well cared for and it's a cool and clean environment! The staff are super friendly and don't rush the tours, they take there time and give lots of information. this is an experience for all ages. I hope you will come check it out for yourself:)

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Amazing place, not your typical zoo, very friendly staff, gorgeous animals and they look very well take care !!!!! Totally recommended.

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Had the best timeeee Amanda is so welcoming , funny, and knowledgeable will be back to being all my friends

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Ask the Community - Zoological Wildlife Foundation

What is the difference between the packages?if I buy the 2 hour encounter do we get to hold some Cubs?

If you do the $120 to play with the animal and take photos for 5 minuets do you have to leave the facility after that? Or are you allowed to walk around and look and the rest of the animals?

You cannot walk around the facility unless you book a tour. It's a safety protocol.

Do u get to take a pic with any of the big cats without having to pay extra?

You can take pictures of them but as for with them I believe it would be extra if it's allowed.

What makes me confused is the 5 minute encounter for the price. What could you possibly do in 5 minutes with the animal that isn't necessarily different than doing the photo session with them?

In the photo session you just take a few shots with the animal. In the 5 minute encounter you get to play and take as many pictures as you want.

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My wife and I absolutely LOVED our visit to the Zoological Wildlife Foundation and our hands on encounter with a tiger cub.

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3.2(551 reviews)
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3.5(712 reviews)
21.2 miOmni
Locally owned & operated
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Took 4 young boys (18 months to 6) to the museum for something new to do. Coming from West Palm,…read morethe Brightline was a great option to get there and is a short walk or car ride away. The primary focus of the museum seemed to be the aquarium. The boys really wanted to see the dinosaurs and the museum houses a small exhibit. there were many options for the kids to interact with throughout the museum and they came away with big smiles. As an adult, I wished the museum were laid out differently to enhance the flow from one exhibit to the next. Easy access both inside and outside. Ramps between floors and elevators made access with wheel chairs and strollers easy. Parking is relatively expensive but leaving the car at home and taking Brightline made that part exciting for the kids and more relaxing for me.

Erika and her colleague, truly made our visit special. She carefully prepared a Starbucks coffee…read morewith oat milk, cinnamon, and sugar-free vanilla, and you could instantly tell how much attention she puts into every detail. Her service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, the kind that turns a simple coffee stop after a nice visit to the museum into a cool experience. Every sip was warming, but what stood out most was Erika's a d her colleague welcoming energy and care. It's a wonderful little add-on to an already fantastic day at the museum with your family, friends and even date. Bonus: they also offer food options like fries, hamburgers, and chicken nuggets, making it a great spot to recharge during your visit. Highly recommended! As well as the planetarium show, it is 100% worth the extra add on to the ticket.

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4.4(437 reviews)
33.3 mi

"Yes, American flamingos are considered native to Florida. Though they were hunted to…read morenear-extinction by the early 20th century, new research confirms they are returning, with growing populations in the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys." My Yelp friend, who was recently in Mexico at a park there, took a lovely photo of the Flamingos there. I liked the photo & said; "Great photo, my favorite OuiOui!" He asked me if I had been to that park to see them. I told him I had, and I had seen them in many many different places & parks. However, it was my wish that they would come back to the Everglades. He wrote me back & said, "I didn't know they left." I was very surprised by this statement. I thought everyone knew that American Flamingos were native to Florida & they have been pretty much extinct since the early 1900's. In the early 1900's, flamingos in Florida were nearly hunted to extinction for their meat AND their pink feathers, which were highly valued as fashion accessories for hats and fans. La vie en rose OuiOui. "Historically, large flocks lived in South Florida, but they vanished around 1900 due to the plume trade." They were also over hunted for food as they are considered a delicacy. So is the Blue Heron & the Sandhill Crane. The Sandhill Crane is known as "the filet mignon of the sky." If you look in very old cook books you will find recipes for all these birds. Thankfully, they are now protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918. This law prohibits the hunting, killing, capturing, selling, or transportation of protected migratory birds without a federal permit. I love all the Flamingos, American Birds. I'm always traveling around trying to get photos of all of them, especially in the wild. I write about this all the time OuiOui. The best place to see the American Flamingos up close right now, is at Flamingo Gardens. Flamingo Gardens is a 60 acre botanical park that was built in an old Orange orchard. It's an incredible place filled with beautiful tropical plants & flowers. There are orchids everywhere, gorgeous tropical birds everywhere, it sounds like you're in a jungle when you're there. It's a truly magnificent, magical place OuiOui. I'm so thrilled that the American Flamingos are coming back to their native Florida. The recent storms blew some of them in, all up and down the east coast, from the keys to upstate NY. You can see some small groups of them in the wild right now, however, it will take some time for their flocks to multiply back to where they should be, as Flamingos reach maturity slowly (6-7 years) and typically lay only one egg per year. In the meantime, you can see them up close & personal at the Fabulous Flamingo Gardens. Moi fave Botanical park in America. As always, I will keep searching for them in the wilds, always & forever, "1000 wild flamingos" la vie en rose OuiOui. Highest Recommendations.

Flamingo Gardens was established in 1927, and is one of the oldest botanical gardens and…read moreattractions in South Florida. It was originally founded as an orange grove, but has now become a nonprofit botanical garden. My wife has always told be about this place when we first started dating. Over the years I'm finally started going. I think she understated just was magnificent it truly is. They have hundreds of unique trees, some of which are the largest trees of their species in Florida. This is home to some of the largest collections of naturalized orchids, cycads, and heliconias. They have over 3,000 species of rare & exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants and trees. The Wildlife Sanctuary which is a home to permanently injured or non-releasable Florida native wildlife. Some of these animals include alligators, bobcats, eagles, otters, panthers, peacock, and of course, flamingos! I have to say that the tram tour, is my favorite part of this place. It takes you around the property showing many of the unique plants and trees. If you like birds, you can also head into the aviary and walk around with birds that are free flying. All through the year Flamingo Gardens offer different events. One of the eagerly anticipated events is the Party in Pink. This is to raise money for Flamingo Gardens. They have food and drink vendors come in, they have a silent auction and so much more. I would highly recommend this event. It is a great way to learn about Flamingo Gardens, meet some of the residents and have a great time and great food!

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Fruit & Spice Park

4.3(186 reviews)
5.6 mi

As a native South Floridian, I've heard of, and driven by signs for, Fruit & Spice Park for as long…read moreas I can remember, but today was the first time I ever actually went, and I'm sorry I waited so long! 37 acres of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and medicinal plants here for you to explore, and sample!! We started with a seasonal special event, the Mango Tasting Tour. Our guide, Madelyn was a font of knowledge about the park itself, the trees we were passing through, and the fruits we sampled. I think in the end it was about 8 different varieties and everyone on the tour had their own favorites. Then we went back to base for different tasting tour with Phillip, who showed us new areas of the park and we tasted another 6 fruits with him! Really cool fruits like longan and caviar limes, but also things I'd never heard of, like bael and bilimbi. Once our tours were done we went back to the gift shop / lobby for some cold drinks. They sell iced coffee, soda, energy drinks, Gatorade, and even beer, wine, and cider, so something for everyone. You can also simply walk the grounds on your own if you don't feel like riding around in a tram. Anything on the ground is up for grabs, so if you want to try something go ahead and taste it! They do have rules, no picking growing fruits, and you can't take fruit home, but they welcome you taking all the seeds you want.

The plant version of a zoo, this park is amazing! Trees of all kinds, where patrons can see how all…read morethings tropical grow - from the ice cream bean to baobob trees, from dragon fruit to mangoes, this is the only place in the continental United States where one can see over 500 varieties of fruit, nut and spice trees (even poisonous ones!) all in one setting. The path will wind and walk you around the property, where you can not only see the trees, but also the ponds and invasive iguana population. Beautiful little waterfall features are also on the property. We took the tram tour, offered daily at 11:00 and 1:30. Andrew was very knowledgeable, excited and passionate about his work and interests in gardening, and since there were just four of us on the tour, he offered samples of some freshly picked produce. He also shared interesting facts and information - the bananas we eat today are overproduced and so prone to disease, that likely we will no longer have them in the next 8 years! Instead, we should diversify our farming practices and learn to enjoy things like the dwarf Brazilian bananas, and any of the plethora other varieties.

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