VIP  Experience
Enjoy a two-hour golf cart tour amongst lushly landscaped public walkways with your own personal tour guide! As a VIP, your guide will give you the inside scoop on our incredible animals!

Price: $99.95 plus tax per person.

Includes: Zoo Admission, 2 hour private tour on a golf cart with a tour guide,  Food Basket* with fries, and a souvenir cup.

*Food Basket Options:
-Burger
-Chicken Tenders
-Hot dog
-Deli wrap
-BBQ pulled pork
-Handcrafted salad 

Restrictions: Minimum of two guests are required. Maximum of five guests are allowed on the tour. One paying participant must be at least 18 years old. 

Due to limited capacity, NO REFUNDS will be issued.
 
TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY: Tour cancellations must be made in writing and sent to ZooTours@miamidade.gov be sure to include the name of the main contact on the reservation and your order number. If cancelled five or more days prior to your tour date, a full refund will be issued. If cancelled within one to five days of your tour date, a 50% refund will be issued. If cancelled on the day of your tour,  no refund will be issued.

Please choose your rental date and time slot on the next screen.

Small cycle accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 small children (ages 1 - 4 years). At least 2 pedalers are recommended.

The minimum age to rent and operate a Safari Cycle is 21 years old.

Please pick up your cycle 30 minutes prior to your chosen time slot. 

These items are only available online and quantities are limited.
No refunds or date changes after 10 a.m. the day BEFORE your reservation.

If you keep the cycle longer than the selected 3-hour time slot, you will be charged $20 per each additional hour.  No refunds for unused time.

Please choose your rental date and time slot on the next screen.

Large cycle accommodates up to 4 adults and 2 small children (ages 1 - 4 years). At least 3 pedalers are recommended.

The minimum age to rent and operate a Safari Cycle is 21 years old.

Please pick up your cycle 30 minutes prior to your chosen time slot.

These items are only available online and quantities are limited.
No refunds or date changes after 10 a.m. the day BEFORE your reservation.
 
If you keep the cycle longer than the selected 3-hour time slot, you will be charged $25 per each additional hour.  No refunds for unused time.

Please choose your rental date on the next screen.

All day rental.

No refunds for unused time.

These items are only available online and quantities are limited.
No refunds or date changes after 10 a.m. the day BEFORE your reservation.

Please choose your rental date on the next screen.

All day rental.

No refunds for unused time.

These items are only available online and quantities are limited.
No refunds or date changes after 10 a.m. the day BEFORE your reservation.

Please choose your rental date on the next screen.

All day rental.

No refunds for unused time.

These items are only available online and quantities are limited.
No refunds or date changes after 10 a.m. the day BEFORE your reservation.

Please choose your rental date on the next screen.

All day rental.

Can only be rented and operated by a responsible adult.

No refunds for unused time.

These items are only available online and quantities are limited.
No refunds or date changes after 10 a.m. the day BEFORE your reservation.

Walk among these prehistoric giants as you explore the Galapagos Tortoise habitat with a Zoo Miami team member. During your 15-minute tour, you will get up-close and personal while learning all about these giant tortoises, their habitat and the conservation efforts being made to protect these gentle giants. As they walk in slow-motion they give you enough time to take the perfect selfie!

Only available on Wednesdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Depending on the temperature some Tortoise Encounters may be cancelled.

$15 per person; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

Minimum of 2, maximum of 9 of the same group per morning or afternoon session.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old.  

ENCOUNTER CANCELLATION POLICY: Encounter cancellations must be made in writing and sent to zoomiami@miamidade.gov be sure to include the name of the main contact on the reservation and your order number. If cancelled five or more days prior to your encounter date, a full refund will be issued. If cancelled after five days of your tour date, no refund will be issued. If participants arrive 15 minutes past their scheduled time the tour will be cancelled and no refunds will be granted.

Participants must meet at the tortoise habitat 10 minutes before their scheduled time. If participants are late, the time will be deducted from their encounter time. Encounters are done at the discretion of the animal care team. Encounters are animal and weather permitting and not guaranteed. Participants who are not following instructions provided by Zoo Miami team members will be asked to leave the encounter and will not receive a refund.
 

Meet North America’s most prolific bear! With their shaggy fur, sharp claws, and shared love of treats these bears are sure to be excited to see you and their keepers for an up-close opportunity to see characteristics that help this species thrive all across the continent

Only available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:45 a.m. 

$25 (tax included) per person; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group.  

Meet North America’s most prolific bear! With their shaggy fur, sharp claws, and shared love of treats these bears are sure to be excited to see you and their keepers for an up-close opportunity to see characteristics that help this species thrive all across the continent

Only available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:45 a.m. 

$23 (tax included) per person for Zoo Miami Members; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

The Zoo Miami member must be present when you redeem this ticket. Must present Zoo membership and ID at ticket booth.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group.  

Travel to the back areas of the zoo to meet a bird (not the fruit!). A bird considered one of New Zealand’s national treasures! This flightless bird with tiny wings and a long narrow beak will steal your heart as you spend time with him and his keepers in a one of a kind experience you’ll be sure to cherish forever.

Only available on Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.

$25 (tax included) per person; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group.  

Travel to the back areas of the zoo to meet a bird (not the fruit!). A bird considered one of New Zealand’s national treasures! This flightless bird with tiny wings and a long narrow beak will steal your heart as you spend time with him and his keepers in a one of a kind experience you’ll be sure to cherish forever.

Only available on Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.

$23 (tax included) per person for Zoo Miami Members; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

The Zoo Miami member must be present when you redeem this ticket. Must present Zoo membership and ID at ticket booth.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group.  

Small, yet mighty, come visit our pygmy hippos. When behind-the-scenes, you’ll have the opportunity to meet this unique species from the keepers that take care of them and find out what makes a hippopotamus hip!

Available Daily at 2:00 p.m. 

$25 (tax included) per person; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group.  

Small, yet mighty, come visit our pygmy hippos. When behind-the-scenes, you’ll have the opportunity to meet this unique species from the keepers that take care of them and find out what makes a hippopotamus hip!

Available Daily at 2:00 p.m. 

$23 (tax included) per person for Zoo Miami Members; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

The Zoo Miami member must be present when you redeem this ticket. Must present Zoo membership and ID at ticket booth.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group.  

Walk among giants as you explore the Galapagos tortoise habitat. During your encounter, you will get up-close and personal while learning all about our tortoises, their habitat, and the conservation efforts to protect them. As they walk in slow-motion, you will have plenty of Time to take the perfect photo!

Only available on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. - Depending on the temperature some Tortoise Encounters may be cancelled.

$25 (tax included) per person; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group. Guest must be Ambulatory to participate in this encounter.

Walk among giants as you explore the Galapagos tortoise habitat. During your encounter, you will get up-close and personal while learning all about our tortoises, their habitat, and the conservation efforts to protect them. As they walk in slow-motion, you will have plenty of Time to take the perfect photo!

Only available on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. - Depending on the temperature some Tortoise Encounters may be cancelled.

$23 (tax included) per person for Zoo Miami Members; Ages 3 and older, 2 and under are free.  Zoo admission is not included with this ticket.

The Zoo Miami member must be present when you redeem this ticket. Must present Zoo membership and ID at ticket booth.

Restrictions: One paying participant must be at least 18 years old per group.  Guest must be Ambulatory to participate in this encounter.

Koalas, Elephants, and Giraffes… oh my! Have your favorite Zoo Miami animal make your next special occasion a WILD one! Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just because.

Choose from:
Alligator, Clouded Leopard, Eagle, Elephant, Giraffe, Koala or tell us your favorite Zoo Miami animal!

After your order is complete, one of our team members will contact you to confirm the details of your order.
We will then create a 20 second pre-recoded greeting personalized just for you!

Greetings will be sent via email as an MP4 within seven days. Please choose desired delivery date on the next page and complete the questions on the following page or contact us at zoosales@miamidade.gov for further information.