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Children's Activities in
South Beach
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Custom QuickSearch: Type "zoos", "airboat rides", "alligator shows", "swim with dolphins"
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Miami Metrozoo |
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#1 Miami Metrozoo
305-251-0400- 1000 animals from around the world, including the rare and exotic 400 species, 48 of which are exotic and endangered.
www.miamimetrozoo.com
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Miami Children's Museum |
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#2 Miami Children's Museum
305-373-KIDS- Interactive exhibits - including a 2-story sandcastle, music and art studios - all for children. Permanent exhibits: the "bank", the "pet clinic", and more!
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
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Monkey Jungle
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#3 Monkey Jungle
305-235-1611- "Where humans are caged and monkeys run wild!!" A total of 30 species of primates are represented at MONKEY JUNGLE including gibbons, guenons, spider monkeys and colobus. The Golden Lion Tamarin is native to the Brazilian jungle. Threatened with extinction, MONKEY JUNGLE proudly participates in an international effort to save the tiny creature.
www.monkeyjungle.com
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John Pennekamp Sate Park
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#4 John Pennekamp State Park
305-451-6300--Divers and snorkelers from around the world visit John Pennekamp State Park to explore the spectacular living reefs of the Florida Keys. Snorkelers: the2 ½ hour tours are strictly non-scuba, and child-friendly. Or go out in their glass-bottom boat, a 2 ½ hour tour – great for the whole family. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboats are also available in this gorgeous underwater park.
www.pennekamppark.com
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Dolphin Research Center
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#5 Dolphin Research Center
305-289-0002- Family fun- meet dolphins and sea lions. Spend an hour or all day learning about these incredible marine mammals. Dolphin Research Center offers several exciting shows daily demonstrating the dolphins’ high flying athletics, dolphin fun facts, dolphin research, new behavior training, and much more. Enjoy dolphin swims and other encounters, - touch a dolphin! On Grassy Key.
www.dolphins.org
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Venetian Pool Coral Gables
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#6 Venetian Pool Coral Gables
305-460-5306- Part of the Historic Registry, the Venetian Pool was built in 1921 and is huge, gorgeous, and historic. The water is refreshed nightly thru an underground filtration system. A vast pool, gorgeous architecture, and a nice meal on a hot day!
www.coralgablesvenetianpool.com
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Bill Graham Farm Village
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#7 Bill Graham Farm Village
305-685-8673- A re-created Miami Dade homestead a la turn-of-the-century, with pet cows, goats, chickens, pigs, sheep and geese. Go to the "Old Fishing Rock" and cast a line! Set within Amelia Earhardt State Park.
www.miamiandbeaches.com/amelia_earhart_park.asp
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Jungle Island |
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#8 Jungle Island
305-400-7000- See 3 special shows - Winged Wonders, Reptile Giants & Wild Encounters. And for a real thrill, zip down the "Hippo Slide"- a 168 foot long slide!
www.jungleisland.com
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Miami Seaquarium |
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#7 Miami Seaquarium
305-365-2501- A world-class marine life entertainment park. Dolphins walk on water and a killer whale flies thru the air! Where sea lions delight children of all ages and endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven.
www.miamiseaquarium.com
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Shark Valley Tours |
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#8 Shark Valley Tours
305-221-8455- Shark Valley Tram Tours offers two hour, naturalist led tours through the Everglades National Park. Visitors are introduced to the "River of Grass" and the wildlife inhabiting it. Or, instead of the tram, rent bikes for a real workout--watch out for the gators! Seriously.
www.sharkvalleytramtours.com
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Airboat Ride Everglades |
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#9 Airboat Ride Everglades
800-683-7800
A variety of tours including airboat rides in the Seminole Indian Tribe reservation. See alligators, deer, water buffalo, bison, wild hogs, hawks, eagles and all the beauty of the everglades.
www.semtribe.com/safari.com
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