Zoo Miami (Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Zoo Miami. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Zoo Miami Ticket With Optional Upgrade

• Passin Miami: Free 30+ Attractions, eSIM & 1-Way Airport Transfer

• Go City: Miami All-Inclusive Pass With 25+ Attractions and Tours

• Go City: Miami Explorer Pass - Choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 Attractions

Tickets for Zoo Miami start at US$25.95 for adults and youths, and US$21.95 for children ages 3–12, plus local sales tax. Children under 3 enter for free. Discounts are available for active and former military personnel, seniors, and various civic professions. Parking at the zoo is free of charge.

Yes, it is worth going to Zoo Miami if you're looking for a family-friendly activity in Miami. The zoo is large and home to an impressive range of animals, meaning you may find creatures there you've never seen before in person. It also offers a botanical garden if you prefer some flora with your fauna.

Per one customer who booked the Zoo Miami Ticket with Optional Upgrade, "An amazing zoo, huge enclosures. Especially went for the giraffe feeding for my partner. Extra special memory for her. Plenty of water fountains to refill our bottles and plenty of sprinklers for cooling off."

Zoo Miami is home to four miles (6.4 kilometers) of walkways. Visitors can explore by walking or joining a tram tour. Most visitors plan to spend four to five hours exploring Zoo Miami. However, it is possible to spend an entire day walking around Zoo Miami.

The best time to visit Zoo Miami is in the morning when it opens at 10am. By arriving then, you avoid the afternoon heat and see animals when they're active. When afternoon temperatures peak, animals can be less active. If possible, choose a weekday over a weekend to avoid crowds.

No, reservations are not required for Zoo Miami. However, booking Zoo Miami tickets ahead of time ensures that there is availability on the day you want to visit. Making reservations also allows you to skip the lines once you arrive at Zoo Miami. Children age 2 and younger enter free.

Yes, parking is free and plentiful at Zoo Miami. Some visitors choose to reserve zoo admission tickets online ahead of time, but pre-booked reservations are not required for parking. Park in any free space when you arrive at Zoo Miami.

No, you cannot take food inside Zoo Miami. Exceptions include one water bottle per guest, baby formula, baby bottles, and individual snack portions for kids. You can store food with the receptionist at Zoo Miami. When you're ready to eat, retrieve your food and utilize picnic tables outside the zoo.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Zoo Miami. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Miami:

• Bayside Marketplace

• Little Havana

• Fisher Island

• Coconut Grove

• South Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Miami.