Jungle Island is an eco-adventure park and zoological experience on Watson Island, Miami — between Downtown Miami and South Beach. It covers 9 hectares (22 acres) and combines wildlife viewing, animal encounters, a zip-line, waterpark, vertical wind tunnel (SuperFlight), escape rooms, and the seasonal Luminosa Chinese lantern festival. General admission in 2026 costs approximately US$49.95 per adult and US$29.95 per child (3–9). The park opens daily 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Parking: US$20/day in a covered garage.
Jungle Island has been a Miami institution for over 85 years. Founded in 1936 as “Parrot Jungle Gardens” by Austrian entrepreneur Franz Scherr — who began by staging shows with birds from his pet shop — it has evolved dramatically into a full eco-adventure destination. Following significant damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017, which led to the relocation of several large cats (including ligers, white tigers, and lions) to a new facility in South Carolina, Jungle Island reinvented itself as a more activity-focused park while retaining its core wildlife experiences.
Today, Jungle Island blends animal encounters with adventure activities, making it particularly strong for families and groups who want more than passive wildlife viewing.
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# Jungle Island General Admission
# Luminosa Festival of Lights Ticket
Jungle Island general admission in 2026 costs approximately US$49.95 per adult (11+) and US$29.95 per child (3–9). Tickets can be purchased at the park or online — buy online in advance for potential exclusive offers and guaranteed availability. Parking is US$20/day in a covered garage. The Go Miami All-Inclusive Card includes Jungle Island among 25+ Miami attractions at a combined price. Animal encounters (sloths, lemurs, flamingos: US$65/person) are separate from general admission.
| Category | Price (2026) |
| Adult (11+) | ~US$49.95 |
| Child (3–9) | ~US$29.95 |
| Parking | US$20/day (covered garage) |
| Animal Encounters (sloth/lemur/flamingo) | US$65/person |
| Escape Rooms (per room) | US$16.50/person |
| SuperFlight (3 x 12,000 ft) | US$71/person |
Note: Prices are subject to change. Check the Jungle Island website or GetYourGuide for the latest prices before booking.
Full access to Jungle Island’s animal exhibits, Treewalk Village (interconnected giant treehouses), wildlife encounters in open areas, the Guardians of the Jungle live show, NeoSplash waterpark, SkyWire zipline, Adventure Bay, 30-minute Nerf Battle session, Parrot Cove beach, escape rooms, and the Coca-Cola Parrot Bowl bird show. The most complete Jungle Island experience.
Buy This TicketMiami’s first permanent indoor vertical wind tunnel for a simulated skydiving experience. An experienced instructor guides you through the session. Wind speeds exceed 193 km/h (120 mph), floating you up to 3 metres in the air. Recommended to book at least 2–3 sessions per person for the full experience.
Luminosa is Jungle Island’s spectacular annual Chinese lantern festival, typically running October/November through January/February each year. Hundreds of handcrafted silk lanterns in the shapes of Jungle Island animals and Miami landmarks light up the park from 17:00. Chinese acrobats and cultural performers entertain daily. Luminosa is a separate ticketed event — buy both general admission and Luminosa tickets if you want to experience Jungle Island by day and Luminosa at night.
Adult (10+): US$31 | Child (3–9): US$26 | Festival runs 17:00–22:00 daily
Buy This TicketJungle Island is open daily 9:30–17:00. Last admission is at 16:00. SuperFlight operates Mon–Thu 11:00–18:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–20:00; Sun 11:00–19:00. Luminosa runs approximately October/November through January, starting at 17:00 and ending at 22:00 daily. The park is open rain or shine. Check the Jungle Island website for seasonal schedule updates and special event dates.
| Day/Event | Hours |
| General Park | 9:30 – 17:00 (last entry 16:00) |
| SuperFlight (Mon–Thu) | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| SuperFlight (Fri–Sat) | 11:00 – 20:00 |
| SuperFlight (Sun) | 11:00 – 19:00 |
| Luminosa (seasonal, Oct–Feb approx.) | 17:00 – 22:00 |
Jungle Island’s main activities include: three animal encounters (Sloth, Lemur, and Flamingo — US$65/person each); NeoSplash waterpark (four mega-slides, lazy river, kids’ pool); SkyWire zip line (250ft/76m — South Florida’s only outdoor zip line); SuperFlight vertical wind tunnel; Coca-Cola Parrot Bowl bird show (free with admission); Parrot Cove private swimmable beach with Biscayne Bay views; two escape rooms; Nerf Battle Zone (30-min session free with admission); Treewalk Village; and the seasonal Luminosa lantern festival.
Three hands-on animal encounters are available, each lasting approximately 10–30 minutes and priced at US$65 per person. Book via the Jungle Island website or in person on arrival. All participants must meet minimum age requirements.
Jungle Island’s waterpark, included with general admission. Features four mega-slides — including one 20 metres (65 feet) tall with a 91-metre (300-foot) splash run — plus the Super Bowl, The Whizzard, The Boomerango, Family Raft Ride, lazy river, and a Kids’ Play Pool for younger visitors. Bring swimwear and a change of clothes.
Miami’s first immersive outdoor zip line course — 76 metres (250 feet) long and the only outdoor zip line in South Florida. Part of Adventure Bay. Included with general admission.
Miami’s first permanent vertical wind tunnel on the Jungle Island site. Wind speeds exceed 193 km/h (120 mph). A trained instructor guides participants through a 45-minute session. Best booked online in advance as slots are limited. Ages and weight restrictions apply — check the Jungle Island website before booking.
A 1,200-seat outdoor theatre featuring free-flying birds including the Andean condor (3-metre wingspan), talking parrots, and the park’s resident domesticated cassowary, Mama Cass — described as “Earth’s only domesticated Cassowary.” Included with general admission. Check the daily schedule at the information desk for show times.
Miami’s only private swimmable beach, accessible through Jungle Island. Stunning views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami skyline. A great stop for families on a hot Florida day, and a genuinely rare amenity for an urban attraction in Miami.
Two themed escape rooms — no advance booking required (decide on the day of your visit):
Enclosed foam-dart battleground with obstacle cover. A 30-minute game is included with general admission. Additional games cost US$10. Bring your own Nerf guns if preferred. The glass enclosure keeps observers safe and the battles visible from outside.
After Hurricane Irma (2017), Jungle Island relocated its large cats (liger, white tigers, white lion, leopards) to an 87-acre South Carolina facility. The current animal collection focuses on birds, primates, and reptiles. Highlights: American flamingos, African penguins, Andean condors, Black Palm cockatoos, Ground hornbills, Macaws, Great-horned owls, Gibbons, Lemurs, Marmosets, Orangutans, Squirrel monkeys, White-faced capuchins, Red kangaroos, Skunks, Warthogs, American alligators, Burmese pythons, and Leucistic alligators.
While Jungle Island no longer has lions, tigers, or big cats on site, its bird collection remains extraordinary. The Andean condor — one of the world’s largest flying birds with a wingspan exceeding 3 metres — is a genuine headline animal rarely seen outside specialist facilities. The primate collection, including orangutans and multiple monkey species, also provides strong wildlife encounters.
Jungle Island is on Watson Island, Miami, at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132 — between Downtown Miami and South Beach. By car: from north, take I-95 to the MacArthur Causeway (Exit 2D) and follow signs; from east, take I-395 West (MacArthur Causeway). Covered parking: US$20/day on site. By bus: Miami-Dade routes C, M, S, and 120 — alight at MacArthur CY & Japanese Gardens. From Downtown Miami by car: under 10 minutes. From South Beach: under 10 minutes.
Address: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
General admission is approximately US$49.95 per adult (11+) and US$29.95 per child (3–9). Animal encounters (Sloth, Lemur, Flamingo) cost US$65 per person. SuperFlight (vertical wind tunnel) starts at US$71 for 3 sessions. Parking is US$20/day. Luminosa lantern festival tickets cost approximately US$31 adult and US$26 child (seasonal event).
The main park is open daily 9:30–17:00 with last admission at 16:00. SuperFlight operates Mon–Thu 11:00–18:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–20:00; Sun 11:00–19:00. Luminosa (seasonal, approx. October–February) runs 17:00–22:00 daily.
Jungle Island describes itself as an eco-adventure park rather than a conventional zoo. It combines wildlife experiences (bird shows, animal encounters, reptile exhibits, primates) with adventure activities (zipline, waterpark, vertical wind tunnel, escape rooms). Following Hurricane Irma in 2017, large cats were relocated to a facility in South Carolina; the current animal focus is on birds, primates, and reptiles.
After Hurricane Irma caused significant damage in 2017, Jungle Island made the conservation decision to relocate its large felines — including a liger, four white tigers, a white lion, and two leopards — to a dedicated 87-acre facility in South Carolina where they have more space and better conditions.
Jungle Island recommends booking animal encounters (Sloth, Lemur, Flamingo) via the website in advance, as slots are limited and popular. Escape rooms do not require advance booking — decide on the day of your visit.
Luminosa is Jungle Island’s annual Chinese lantern festival, typically running from October/November through January each year. Starting at 17:00 when the regular park closes, hundreds of handcrafted silk lanterns in animal and Miami landmark shapes illuminate the park. Chinese acrobats and cultural performers entertain throughout the evening. It requires a separate ticket from general admission.
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