Jungle Island is a zoological park in Miami, Florida which combines the theme park and interactive park ideas. To save on Jungle Island admission passes, you can use the exclusive Jungle Island coupons brought to you by Chameleonjohn.com!
An interactive and entertaining theme park and zoological park based on Watson Island, Miami, Jungle Island has been a center of attraction of kids and adults alike for over eight decades now.
Founded in 1936 as Parrot Jungle, it was renamed in a bid to make it more appealing and more inclusive of other animal exhibits.
It was founded by wildlife conservation activists and animal trainers Franz and Louise Scherr. The park opened to over one hundred visitors. The entry fee during the first year of operation was set out to be mere 25 cents. The attractions that initially included were a private pet and bird collection of Scherr couple and the stories they would recount of these animals and birds.
However, it wasn’t until 1950, that the park actually got a famous tourist spot. Addition of animal exhibits from around the world and the building of a huge jungle amphitheatre topped off by treeline and canopies were major attractions.
Jungle Theatre
One of the largest jungle amphitheatres in the world, this arena can host as many as 25000 people at once. Regular talent shows by birds and animals keep the spectators rooted to their seats. Other shows like documentaries related to wildlife conservation and environment protection are also shown regularly.
Hercules the Liger
Another major attraction at the Jungle Island is the world famous Hercules the Liger. This liger – a hybrid of a lion and a tigress – is over 900 pounds in weight and its tail to nose length is over 9 feet – the largest for any big cat recorded so far.
Serpentarium
The Serpentarium at the Jungle Island features a number of reptiles including snakes, pythons, alligators, crocodiles and caimans.
Leading awareness campaigns
Jungle Island has always been an active supporter of environmental support programs and policies that are implemented by various not for profit organizations. Regular shows and movies raising awareness among the visitors regarding pressing issues like global warming and contaminated food are held. Also, Jungle Island purchases due number of carbon credits to make sure that they offset the impact of their operations on the environment. Regular beach cleanliness drives are organized to help keep the pristine Florida beaches clean and attractive.
The admission fees at the Jungle Island are as follows:
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