by Ben Tang

Created on: March 29, 2009   Last Updated: June 26, 2009

Miami brings images of beach and swaying palms to the rhythm of the Latino beat. Travelers with an appetite for sunny beaches, a healthy tan, golf courses and nightlife options can feast on the wide variety of options. There is something for the kids in Miami too.Miami children attractions are aplenty and your kids will be spoilt for choice.

Develop your nature loving kids' adventurous aptitude through exploration of natural parks in the subtropical climate. If the heat is too much, send them indoors in an educational environment such as the museum. Play along with kids in the various games and video entertainment centers located throughout Miami.

NATURE LOVING ATTRACTIONS: ZOO & PARKS

Miami Metrozoo http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/

Add: 1 Zoo Boulevard,South-West 152nd Street, Miami Tel: +1 305 251 0400

Open: Daily 09:30 to 17:30; Free Admission Charges: Children under 2

Home of the rare snow-white Bengal tigers, the Miami Zoo also houses more than 900 species of rare and exotic animals. Free of cages, the animals in Miami Zoo roam freely within its space, separated from visitors by barriers made of moats and hills.

House within 920 acres of jungle, the Miami Metrozoo offers attractions such as the black rhinoceros, silverback gorillas, zebras, giraffes, kangaroos and many more. An air-conditioned monorail train reduces walking distance between attractions. Usual crowd puller such as the animal feeding displays compels one to be there earlier than the feeding time.

Miami Seaquarium http://www.miamiseaquarium.com

Add: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, Miami. Tel: +1 305 361 5705

Open: Daily 09:30 to 18:00 Free Admission Charges: Children under 3

Dolphins walking on water and killer whales flying through the air- the Miami Seaquarium is also the home to sea lions, porpoises and a group of manatees. Accounting for 38 acre of land, the Seaqurium is popular for their marine animal shows and has been voted before as one of Miami's most popular attractions for children. The Seaqurium Summer Camp in May gives your child an unforgettable and cherishing camp experience that is fun-filled and educational. The camp programs include daily animal interactions as well as field and art activities.

Monkey Jungle http://www.monkeyjungle.com

Add: 14805 South-West, 216th Street, Miami. Tel: +1 305 235 1611

Open: Daily 09:30 to 17:00 Free Admission Charges: Children under 3

Where Humans Are Caged and Monkeys Run Wild!

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• Next Page >>