Miami, Florida - Jungle Island [formerly Parrot Jungle]

Field Report by the Roadsideamerica.com Team

Address:
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL [Show Map]
Directions:
I-95 exit 2D onto I-395 east. Go over the bridge, then make first right onto Parrot Jungle Trail, Follow the road around and under the causeway to the parking garage on the left-hand side.
Hours:
Daily 10 am - 6 pm. (Call to verify)
Phone:
305-400-7000
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Parrot Jungle Miami, Florida - Jungle Island [formerly Parrot Jungle]
A kitschy (though less so each day) performing animal attraction that's been in the Miami area since 1936. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

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Miami, Florida - Parrot Jungle and Gardens Groundbreaking on Miami island
Parrot Jungle and Gardens will be moving to a new location and re-opening in late 2002 if all goes well with construction on Watson Island, Miami, FL. The groundbreaking will be held on March 21.... [03/18/2001] Complete News Story

Miami, Florida - Miami Officials Cheer Parrot Jungle's Move To Watson Island As Boon For City
In a deal designed to pump new revenue into the bankrupt city of Miami, Parrot Jungle has signed a 60-year lease and will move to Watson Island, a stretch of waterfront land off the MacArthur Causeway. Parrot Jungle must now turn a barren 18.6-acre parcel on the north side of the causeway into a tropical garden.... [03/31/1997] Complete News Story

Miami, Florida - Parrot Jungle and Gardens to Observe National Pig Day
Parrot Jungle and Gardens will once again bring a growing national holiday to South Florida on Saturday, March 1, with a National Pig Day celebration. Pig Day parties are planned at 11:00 a.m.... [02/25/1997] Complete News Story

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