Zoo Miami - Helpful Information for Visitors

 

Zoo Miami located in Miami is the largest zoo in Florida and the only sub-tropical zoo in North America.

This Miami Zoo is also called officially Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens.

It takes about 30 mins by car from Miami Downtown to Miami Zoo.

Zoo Miami houses over 3,000 animals on almost 750 acres of land.

If walking through the Zoo then it's 4 miles of loop pathway with over 100 exhibits for visitors.

This Miami Zoo is one of the open modern design Zoo in the world giving visitors the feeling of close animal encounter.

More useful information is below in this Miami Zoo travel guide for Miami tourists.

Address

Zoo Miami Address :

12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177

Admission Fee and Hours

Miami Zoo Tickets:

US$22.95 - Adult (Age 13+)

US$18.95 - Child (Age 3-12)

FREE - Children - Age 2 and under

Ticket discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Buy Tickets Online to avoid sold-out.


Zoo Miami Ticket with Optional Upgrade - $24.57

from: Viator, A Tripadvisor Company


Zoo Miami Hours:

10AM - 5PM (Daily)

Getting There

The Best Way to reach Zoo Miami is by Car (or Taxi/Uber/Lyft):

- Use google maps on your Mobile Phone for directions to Miami Zoo

- Parking at Miami Zoo is FREE

By Public Bus to Miami Zoo:

Metrobus route 252 only stops at Zoo entrance on weekends and the six major holidays.

Those 6 holidays are - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 

Please note that the public bus 252 no longer stops at the zoo's main entrance during weekdays.

The nearest bus stop on weekdays is on SW 124 Avenue and 152 Street, about 2 miles (40 mins) walk from the Zoo entrance.

Recommendation

Tips for visiting the Zoo in Miami:

- Wear good walking shoes

- Bring water and hat/cap to take cover from Sun during daytime

- Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid afternoon stong Sun and heat.


Zoo Miami Ticket with Optional Upgrade - $24.57

from: Viator, A Tripadvisor Company

 

Website

 

Visit - Zoo Miami - Official Website - for the latest information