Zoo Miami Full Tour - Miami, Florida
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2019
- The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, also known as Zoo Miami, is a zoological park and garden near Miami, and the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. Originally established in 1948 at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Zoo Miami relocated in 1980 as Miami MetroZoo to the former location of the Richmond Naval Air Station, southwest of Miami in southern metropolitan Miami-Dade County, in the center of the census-designated places of Three Lakes (north), South Miami Heights (south), Palmetto Estates (east) and Richmond West (west).
The only tropical zoo in the continental United States, Zoo Miami houses over 3,000 animals on nearly 750 acres (304 ha), 324 acres (131 ha) of which are developed. It is about 3 mi (5 km) around if walked on the path, and features over 100 exhibits. The zoo's communications director is wildlife expert and photographer Ron Magill. He frequently appears on local talk shows and news stations, often promoting the zoo and its wildlife. Zoo Miami is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
There are five main exhibit sections in the zoo: Florida: Mission Everglades, Asia, Africa, Amazon and Beyond, and Australia. The zoo's main entry includes an entryway canopy structure, conjoining ticket booths, and an adjacent American flamingo exhibit. At the junction of the zoo's main pathways, is Dr. Wilde's World, an indoor pavilion, featuring seasonal interactive exhibits. The property includes a large lake, called Lake Iguana.
An air-conditioned monorail system loops around the zoo's premises, providing both an aerial view of the zoo and a convenient way to move between sections. The monorail system has four stations, each found throughout the zoo. Narrated tram rides and guided tours are given daily.
Florida: Mission Everglades:
The Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit features native fauna and flora species found in Florida, particularly from the state's Everglades region. The $33 million project features Lostman's River Ride, a gentle air boat ride attraction.
Asia:
The zoo's Asian exhibit features dozens of animals. The multi-leveled Asian Riverlife Experience replicates the surrounding and appearance of an Oriental river brook. Guests can also get close to and brush an Indian rhinoceros at the Kaziranga Camp Rhino Encounter. Zoo Miami is only one of two zoos in the United States to display a pair of black-necked storks.
The zoo's orangutan exhibit once housed Nonja, a female Sumatran orangutan that was relocated from a Dutch zoo to Zoo Miami. She was widely believed to be the oldest living specimen of her species, until her death in 2007. Another notable resident was Carlita, a 21-year-old female white Bengal tiger, who resided in the zoo's tiger enclosure from 1994 until her death in 2014.
The American Banker's Family Aviary, Wings of Asia is also located here. The aviary features 300 rare birds of 70 species in a temperate mixed forest, and it highlights the evolutionary connection of birds to dinosaurs. At 54,000 square feet (5,017 m2), it is the largest open-air Asian aviary in the Western Hemisphere. The Children's Zoo, hosts special animals that can be approached to a close distance by guests. Guests can view meerkats, a petting zoo, an exhibit that displays small species of reptiles, amphibians and insects, butterfly gardens, a carousel dedicated to individual animal species, and experience traditional camel rides.
Africa:
The African lobe of the zoo offers animals from different locations on the African continent. Visitors can get eye-to-eye and feed reticulated giraffes at the Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station for a small fee. Oasis Grill, a small eatery plaza, is situated at the northern end of the African exhibits.
Amazon and Beyond:
Amazon and Beyond, the most recent exhibit, opened on December 6, 2008. This area has 27 acres (10.9 ha) dedicated to the flora and fauna of Central and South America, and is sub-divided into four distinct areas: Village Plaza, Cloud Forest, Amazon Flooded Forest, and Atlantic Forest. The first area provides guests an immersive experience for the unique culture found in central and southern American civilizations. The remaining three areas represent native habitats that are found in the Amazonian region, including the "cloud forest", the Amazon River basin, and the Atlantic Forest-Pantanal.
Australia:
The zoo's Australian habitat showcases specimens from throughout the region of Oceania. Situated near this to habitat, is the 800-seat Sami Family Amphitheater, where daily animal presentations, concerts and cultural events are held. The amphitheater is named in memory of Albert and Winifred Sami, who anonymously donated an estimated $3 million to the zoo from 1993 until their deaths in 2007 and 2014, respectively. 
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I LOVE THAT ZOO
Very good zoo, lots of space for expansion
@@TomsRoadTrippin IKR I went like 5 times
Great video.I live nearby and the iguanas are everywhere to the point of being a nuisance. I love them. The orange color indicates a male looking to mate. Color also changes with temperature. If cold out they fall out of trees and appear dead. When it warms up they come back to life. Thanks again...🐫🐯🐵🐘🐦🐃🐖🐊
Thanks for the info on the iguanas, I know they are a problem for South Florida.
Good zoo
This is my favorite place in the world...
One day I'll visit again 💖 Thank you for documenting your trip for others to see
@an owl This is a fantastic zoo with a great diversity if animals. I can see why you love Zoo Miami so much. ❤
Nice gorilla exhibit you visited
It was very nicely done 😊
As a Miamian, I'm honored you came to visit this zoo. It's one of the best in America. Hopefully, I can see more videos like this.
(Rest in Peace, Dalip the Asian Elephant) 😥
I was really excited to visit this zoo, Lots of fantastic animals with gorgeous habitats. Thank You for the comment 😊
It's nice to see the zoo , sense I moved . But I work from Miami-Dade as a plumber and I used to go year around fixing in the zoo plumbing and water piping for the animals it's a good idea to always bring binoculars with you
When going to the Zoo,
Lovely video thank you,
That must of been a great experience doing work at the zoo. I'm glad you enjoyed my tour and it helped you remember the zoo. Thank You for the recommendation to bring binoculars.
A very enjoyable video. I totally enjoy following you to all the zoos and watching all your videos thank you
Glad you enjoyed 😃
Thank u so much!!!! I needed information about the african elephant for richmond height middle for a project
You are very welcome, it's great to hear from people that got help from one of my vids. I hope you get an A for your project 😃
Kool my first trip to this Miami zoo is February!
Hope you enjoy it! Wear comfortable shoes, so so much walking, but it's worth every step.
The bird with the long tail is a Great Argus Pheasant
I appreciate the info on the bird.
I live in a village that doesn’t have a zoo so thank you so much I love going to zoo’s
I am happy to hear my zoo tour let you virtually visit this zoo.
Nice zoo!!
It is a nice zoo, lots of walking too.
It was a good tour.
Thank You, I'm happy you enjoyed.
The turtle seems to like you. ☺️
Yeah 😀
i love miami zoo
very cool
It's a fantastic zoo, lots of walking but a fun place to go.
From Indonesia, I am proud that this Miami Zoo wants to breed the New Guinea Singing Dog
They are such gorgeous looking dogs. I really enjoy watching them play together.
@@TomsRoadTrippin New Guinea 🇬🇳 singing Dogs are related to Dingos.
@@davidwesley2525 I didn't know that, Thanks for sharing that info.
Love this zoo I went back in January for my birthday
It's a huge zoo, lots to see and enjoy.
🦁Epic video🐨
I really appreciate that, Thank You
I wish I was in Miami Florida to see the Miami zoo
That is a fantastic zoo, I hope you wore comfortable shoes. SO Much walking 😳
Really like the zoo/aquarium videos. Would love to see a Zoo Atlanta one if you get the chance.
Hi Daniel, I will be visiting Zoo Atlanta soon. Im just waiting for the new area to be completed.
They are green peafowl , peacocks are males , peahens are female.🤩🤩🤩
Me to
Cute elephants. I rode an elephant in Phuket, Thailand last year 2018 in May. I never been to Florida before, I want to visit there someday. Miami, Orlando and Tampa.
I have been on an elephant before as well. Florida has tons of stuff to do including some great zoos.
For attractions go to Orlando, Miami for beaches, Tampa for a quiet beach
Please also view Houston zoo at ruclips.net/video/gqVa6OJwABo/видео.html
I am planning to go tomorrow😍
Very nice, I hope you enjoy 😊
Nice walk through and narration. Surprised you didn't film any of the 1000 plus varieties of plants, bushes, and flowers. Plus over 60 varieties of palm trees, some very rare.
I try to keep my tours under an hour, this was a large zoo with lots to see. I did enjoy the Palm trees around the property. South Florida is the only part of the state that has coconuts on the trees. I'll certainly try to include more of what you mentioned in the future.
@@TomsRoadTrippin Thanks
american flamingos are carribean flamingos, different names for the same animals 2:12
since they migrate there isn't one area for them to be named after
I wasn't aware of that, Thank You
I luv zoos
Deutalios 818 who doesn’t :)
Me too!
You know how I love zoo's 😍
Please make more videos they are better than any other tours of zoos but please if you miss an animal please say you did I relay on you for counting the number of animals you find at zoos and don’t go to zoos during covid nothing is open
I ho to lots of zoo's and other places. I do my best to show everything there is to see on all my tours. There are times when an animal is not available for view. I always go back a 2nd time to see if they are viewable.
I went there
Very good zoo to visit, I hope you had fun 😊
I don’t think it’s as old as Lowery Park Zoo in Tampa. The original Crandon Park Zoo probably is older but Zoo Miami was built and all the animals from Crandon Park zoo or relocated to the Miami Zoo after Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida. We use to go to the Crandon Park Zoo back in the early 1960’s.
I based my comments on information I obtained from zoo Miami's website and Wikipedia. It is the oldest zoo in the state of Florida. Thank You for the info about Crandon Park Zoo, I will look into more on it.
2:16 they are the same! And at 3:32 siamang should be pronounced sigh-uh-mang and at 8:00 koalas aren’t bears :) btw LOVE a the video
Here are some others:
13:21 Congo Peafowl
15:32 Argus Phesant
23:07 Where are the hyenas? My cousins?
Thanks for the information, I make sure I pronounce Siamang correctly now. I know Koalas aren't bears but everyone calls them that since they resemble a teddy bear. Sadly no Hyena at the zoo, the signage just illustrated the difference between them and the painted dogs. Thanks for watching, glad to hear you enjoyed the tour.
@@TomsRoadTrippin no problem! Thanks for making the video! I love your channel btw
I appreciate that, trying to keep getting new content to keep the channel fun
@@TomsRoadTrippin sorry if my comment was a bit rude, I didn’t intend for it to come out that way
I wanted to comment about the Greater Kudu the male was probably on the other side of the rocks or probably separated from the females great tour btw
Thank You for that info, I guess if he was separated there must of been a reason. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
I swear I have the same recording of the same squirrel at that zoo back in 2015
Squirrel are everywhere, they are good at finding reliable food sources. Zoo's are a squirrel paradise, lots of food they can get too. Gotta love the squirrels 😍
Ik alligators are on video. But I get terrified watching them..lol
Alligators are nothing but large lizards. If you don't bother them they don't bother you. I get how they can be scary 😵
Imagine one of my favorite RUclipsrs responses to me
I am honored you consider me one of your favorite RUclipsrs. Thank You so much 😁
@@TomsRoadTrippin OMG I GOTTA SHOW MY LITTLE BROTHER HE LOVES U TO
@@TomsRoadTrippin I’m 12 and my brothers 7 so this ment a lot to us thx
@@TomsRoadTrippin also one question u don’t have to do this,but I would like u to go to the Georgia aquarium one day I love it been there and literally can’t explain how good it is it’s in Atlanta Georgia
@@Whatthesigma758 if you look under my Aquarium tab, you'll find my tour if the Georgia Aquarium. I hope you and your brother enjoy the video 😁
About how long does it take to go through the whole zoo? Not stopping and reading everything.
Zoo Miami is a large zoo, 324 acres. So lots of walking between exhibits. You could probably wiew the animals in about 2 hours. There is a lot of space between major areas so it depends on how fast you walk and crowds.
@@TomsRoadTrippin so nice
Tom I watched a video of a zoo Miami sloth bear relaxing in a pool of water
Sloth Bears are cool little 🐻
You should come to Brookefield Zoo in Chicago
Good idea, I was already there a few weeks ago. The vid for that will be up in a few weeks.
Cool
Okapis are actually related to giraffes
Thanks for that bit of info
Tom the Aldabra Giant Tortoise Has A nucus cube And The Galapagos Tortoise Has no Nucus cube
Thanks for that tidbit of info Aidan
You’re Welcome
wanting to watch this with my first and second graders... any bad words throughout the video???
None, it's safe for all ages
Tom I would like you meet One of Zoo Miami’s black rhino toshi
Such magnificent animals to See.
40:57 those are both black howler monkeys.... the black one is a male black howler and the yellowish blonde one is a female black howler. Squirrel Monkeys are alot smaller than both.
Thank You for the clarification. They certainly live up to their name, very loud animals.
9:14 we have emus at brookfield zoo
I have a full tour of Brookfield Zoo if you're interested. Just look under my Zoo tab.
What's your favorite animals and reptile?
My favorite large animal is the Bongo, favorite bird is the Laughing Kookaburra and my favorite snake is the Gaboon viper.
am i the only one who heard the discord sounds and kept checking my discord but nothing was there 😭
I sometimes forget to mute my phone 😕
American and Caribbean Flamingos are the same thing.
Thanks for pointing that out Steven. I have learned that myself since then. 😊
@@TomsRoadTrippin I figured, since this was an old video. Thanks for the tour, I love Zoo Miami.
@@stevenhofhine5585 I appreciate your assistance, glad you enjoyed the tour.
21:43 this is so embarrassing
Just another word for Donkey
What about the Indian rhino
They have Eastern Black Rhinoceros at Zoo Miami.
And So is the Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden
There is no difference between American and Caribbean flamingos. They all same.
Different zoo's call them either Caribbean or American for some reason. I now realize they are the same.
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Thanks for watching Richard
Do you have mom and dad
Yes I do, they are both still alive and well.
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It's always nice to see your lovely comments, you really sum it up with just one word. 😁
Tontas personas las timan a los animales.
No, cuidan muy bien a todos los animales del zoológico.