Jungle Island

Jungle Island is one of the most modern and interactive zoological parks on Watson Island. Visitors of all ages can get up close and personal with a wide range of fascinating creatures and birds from across the world.

Jungle Island was founded in 1936 as Parrot Island with the intention of allowing birds to "fly free," but it has since expanded to include a variety of creatures like rare twin orangutans and the world's only trained cassowary. The theme park includes a range of intriguing and interactive exhibits, displays, and animal and bird habitats.

The Parrot Bowl has a diverse collection of birds from all over the world, including the Andean condor and the king vulture, while the Serpentarium is a reptile paradise, complete with snakes, lizards, and snapping turtles. Visit Hercules, the 900-pound liger (a mix between a lion and a tiger), or take the kids to the contact zoo, where they can engage with a variety of domestic and exotic animals, including red kangaroos. One of Miami's most popular attractions is Jungle Island.