Zoo Miami

Largest Zoo in Florida

Zoo Miami covers nearly 750 acres in south Miami-Dade and is the only tropical zoo in the continental United States. The collection includes more than 2,000 animals from 375 species across themed habitats - Africa, Asia, the Amazon, and Florida wetlands.

Camps & Education

The Zoological Society runs themed day camps and education programs year-round. Programs include:
- Summer Day Camp with weekly themes
- Mini Camp (teacher planning days)
- Conservation Discovery Saturdays
- Junior Wildlife Adventurers
- Behind-the-scenes animal encounters
- School field trips and outreach

What's Included

• Educator-led sessions with live animal interactions
• Camp access to keeper talks and exhibits
• Snacks and craft materials

Experience

Kids spend the day moving between habitats, watching keepers feed and train animals, and getting hands-on with biofacts (skulls, pelts, eggs). Most camp time is outdoors - Miami sun is no joke, so bring water and sunscreen. Strong fit for kids who love animals over screen time.