Zoo Miami

General admission covers the zoo grounds, with lower rates for children and free entry for the youngest, as of Oct 2026. Tickets are sold on the zoo's own website and at the gate, with no timed entry. The Book box on this page shows partner tickets and current prices.

The zoo opens every day, usually 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, and last entry is usually 4:00 PM, as of Oct 2026. Thanksgiving Day: open 10:00-15:00 Because the grounds are so large, arriving near opening leaves time for several regions before the afternoon heat sends many families home.

Many visitors allow about 4–5 h, as of Oct 2026. The walking adds up between Asia, Africa, the Amazon and Florida, so many people pick a few regions, take breaks in the shade and skip the paths they care less about.

Zoo Miami lies in the south-west of Miami-Dade County, well south of downtown and the beaches. Most visitors arrive by car, taxi or ride-hail, and a large car park sits at the entrance. The map on this page shows the address and the nearest station, as of Oct 2026.

Animals live in open habitats grouped by region, including Asia, Africa, the Amazon and Florida, separated by moats rather than cages. Highlights include tigers and elephants, giraffes and rhinos on the African plains, and jaguars beside a large aviary. Some animals may be kept indoors in cold weather.