Asia or Africa Safari Tram Tours

 
 
Narrated tour of Asia or Africa along the public walkway. Experience entertaining and fascinating information on the Zoo's animal collection. Every hour departing from Main Station.
  
Safari Tours - Availability & Cost
Hourly from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM $4.95/person
 

A new bilingual audio tablet guide called Tours That Talk is now available to zoo visitors next to Safari Cycles.  This audio narration serves as a personal guide throughout the zoo, providing information about the animals and their habitats, and adds excitement and an educational dimension to everyone's visit.  Zoo Miami  guests can easily carry the sturdy guide with a shoulder strap and listen to the custom tour through a headset. Visit www.toursthattalk.com for more information. 

Tours That Talk - Availability & Cost 
Monday - closed
Tuesday through Sunday  - 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
 
$5.00/person (tax included; all-day rental)
 
 (Subject to availability)
 

Behind-the-Scenes Keeper Tours

A zookeeper will take you face-to-face with exotic animals in off-exhibit areas. During a one and one-half hour visit, you will have personal encounters with wildlife that you won't soon forget. Zookeepers reveal fascinating animal facts and answer your questions. There are several tour itineraries to choose from: birds, mammals or general.

Behind-the-Scenes Keeper Tours - Availability & Cost
Daily 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM
(subject to staff availability)
$65.95 for two people
(two person minimum, plus tax)

$22.95 for each additional person up to five people (plus tax)
Tours accommodate up to five people. Children must be a least eight years old.

At least seven days advance notice required. For reservations, call the Group Sales Department at (305) 251-0400.

 

Behind-the-Scenes Evening Tours
(Wild Nights)

Wild Night

An evening adventure takes you "up-close" to selected wildlife in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Zoo . Beginning at 6:30 PM, a pizza dinner is served, followed by a guided 2 to 3 hour walking tour.

For individuals, families, neighbors, friends, classmates and more. Limited to 24 participants, children ages six+ and adults.

Behind-the-Scenes Evening Tours - Fees
ZSF Members $25
Non-Members $30
Behind-the-Scenes Evening Tours - Group Size
Maximum People 24 people

Call for scheduled dates or select a special date for private groups. Offered from September to June, pre-registration is required. Call (305) 255-5551 for more details.

 

Guided Walking Tour

Schedule a walking tour to selected areas of the Zoo led by our trained experienced guides. Tours vary in length and can complement a classroom program (not required). Please make reservations at least 30 days in advance by contacting the ZSF Education Department at 305.255.5551.

PRE-K – K

The Little Wonder Tour
This walking tour is geared for our littlest zoo goers to see the wonders of the zoo, and includes a visit to our Children’s Zoo.
Length: 45-60 minutes
Group size: 20 children
Fee: $30

GRADES 4-12

Zoogeographic Walking Tours
Schedule a walking tour to one of the zoo’s geographic areas, Asia, Africa or Amazon and Beyond. Each tour is led by a knowledgeable guide and includes information on animal characteristics and conservation.
Length:
1.5 hours   
Group size:
20 persons
Fees:
1st guide-$30
2nd guide for 21-40 persons- additional $10
3rd guide for 41-60 persons- additional $20
 

Pineland Walking Tour

Walk through the fascinating native landscape and learn about the rare pine rockland habitat, its geology, fire dependency, and historic plants. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended for walking on rocky terrain. About 20-30 minutes.

Request special tour dates and times by calling 305-255-5551