Metro Zoo
The Zoological Society of Florida and Zoo Miami’s mission is to encourage an appreciation for the world’s wildlife and to help conserve it for future generations.
- Zoo Miami Quick Facts*
- Owned and operated by the Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department
- Over 100 exhibits
- 740 total acres
- 327 acres developed
- Over 3 miles of walkways
- More than 2,000 animals, representing over 500 species
- Over 40 endangered species
- Over 70 species of birds in the Wings of Asia Aviary
- 10,000 – 15,000 Italian honey bees exhibited in Dr. Wilde’s World
- More than 1000 species of trees, palms and other plants Hundreds of orchids in the trees cared for by Eastern Airlines Orchid Society
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The Zoo is great but when the weather is hot there is no shade so dress light and bring umbrella if it is raining.