Metro Zoo

Miami’s steady warm climate enables the zoo to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa. The Metro Zoo is a free-range zoos, entirely cageless giving it a safari feeling. The trees, foliage and even soil mimic as closely as possible the native habitat of the animals.

Everglades National Park

Home to 14 rare and endangered species, including the American Crocodile, the Florida Panther and the West Indian Manatee. You can walk, camp and even canoe through the flat waters known as “the river of grass.”  The park was declared a world heritage site in 1979 by UNESCO because of its history and its multitudes of different flora and fauna. 

Coral Castle

located in Homested is over 1,100 tons of carved coral rock known as Rock Gate. The Castle is worth a visit while in Miami. View the massive chunks of coral rock with on the 30-minute audio tour, offered in English, Spanish, French or German. Admission to the Coral Castle is $9.75 for adults and $5 for children.

South Beach

South Beach is the unsurpassed Miami Beach experience. Here you will see many gym muscle men and women who want to show off their efforts! South Beach allows topless bathing but nudity is not allowed. The beach is located on Ocean Drive, across the street from many of Miami Beach’s famous nightclubs.

Seaquarium

The aquarium is a great place to visit in Miami for an entertaining and educational experience. Miami’s climate allows for year-round outdoor marine shows featuring dolphins, killer whales and other sea creatures. You can also see sea turtles, seals, and sea lions. Admission is $29.95 for adults and $22.95 for children. Exhibition shows include the trained dolphin show and Lolita the Killer Whale show. The Seaquarium is located on the Rickenbacker Causeway between Downtown Miami and Key Biscayne.