What?s New at Jungle Island?

In December, Jungle Island celebrated its 75th anniversary, making it one the oldest and most established attractions in the area. However, much has changed in Jungle Island?s 75-year history (including its name!), and today, what used to be a small habitat for exotic birds is a vibrant contemporary theme park featuring rare animals of all kinds.

Jungle Island?s current location on Miami?s Watson Island combines the best of Miami?s beautiful tropical landscape and extraordinary animals from around the globe. Check out some of the park?s most loved animals, special offers, and upcoming events.

Our Favorite Animals

• Vulcan, The Liger
  

  Vulcan, the rare and enormous liger.

  This rare breed is an offspring of the male lion and female tiger, exhibiting traits of both species. The liger is the largest cat in the world?Vulcan stands at over 11 feet tall and weighs more than 900 pounds.

• The Albino Alligators
  Albinism in alligators is extremely rare, as without the dark pigments in their hide, they have no means to camouflage and rarely survive in the wild. Albino alligators also burn easily from the pigments of the sun, yet they need Vitamin D3 to survive. In captivity, albino alligators can be given dietary supplements to help with this.
• The Leopards
  The leopards are the newest addition to jungle island, added in 2011. Leopards are the smallest of the panther genus and are known for their agile hunting and tree-climbing skills.  Although leopards usually have spots, Jungle Island is also home to a black leopard, sometimes referred to as a black panther.
• Peanut & Pumpkin, Twin Orangutans
  

  The cutest twins you ever did see: Peanut & Pumpkin

  Orangutans are considered the most endangered of all the Big Apes because their habitat (two islands in Indonesia) is vanishing at an alarming rate.  Jungle Island is the proud home of Peanut and Pumpkin, a pair of female twin orangutans?an extreme rarity in the wild and in captivity. In December, the twins celebrated their 9th birthday.

• Mama Cass, the Doubled Wattled-Cassowary
  Doubled-wattled cassowaries are large, flightless, fruit-eating birds native to the forests of New Guinea and northern Australia. They have been named the world?s most dangerous bird by The Guinness Book of World Records because they often violently attack humans who intrude upon their territory. However, Mama Cass, Jungle Island?s own cassowary is the only bird of its kind to be trained and in show anywhere in the world.

Special Offers and Upcoming Events

• February 1 ? March 31: Buy a day and get 365 free
  This offer only comes around once a year and is valid for residents of South Florida only. Now through March 31, 2012, you can get a FREE annual passport with purchase of one general admission ticket. The annual passport gives you unlimited access to the Jungle for 365 days, including special holiday events, like Halloween Spooktacular and Easter Eggstravaganza.

• February 11-14: Valentine VIP Tour
  Late on Valentine?s Day plans? Buy your tickets NOW for the Valentine VIP Safari Tour, a behind-the-scenes exclusive look at some of the world?s most rare and fascinating animals. The tour also includes a romantic lunch overlooking Flamingo Lake that includes a class of champagne, as well as a discount at the Island Treasures Gift Shop and a free souvenir T-shirt. You must book a reservation in advance by calling 305-400-7222.

• February 25-26: Fun & Fit as a Family
  Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family, sponsored by Carnival featuring Kellog?s Kids Kitchen. This special two-day programming takes place throughout Jungle Island and offers an interactive approach to learning about living healthily as a family. Activities include demonstrations by celebrity chefs, healthy food samplings, a hands-on food lab, an obstacle course, and hands-on learning in the sustainable garden. For more info, go to www.funandfitasafamily.com.

• April 6-8: Easter Eggstravaganza
  For more details on this annual event, keep checking the Jungle Island website.

With the purchase of our Go Miami Card, you?ll receive free admission into Jungle Island, as well as a free shuttle ride from area hotels, and a complimentary keychain. Your Go Miami Card will also provide you with access to over 40 other area attractions, including Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Island Queen Cruises, and the Daytona International Speedway All-Access Tour.