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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it here! I've been going since I was a kid and it's a lot better than it use to be. You can feed animals, take a walk in the museum and go in the bird aviery are among many things to do....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the most amazing day at this zoo! By far the best zoo experience I've ever had. And it's August. If you think you can stand the heat, it's quiet in the summer. There are well-placed water...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Miami Metro Zoo.It's one of the best tourist attractions in Miami- I've lived here my entire life and go at least once a year.A couple of months ago they opened up a HUGE new section...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend thought it would be great to go to the zoo for Valentines. I personally hate the heat so I was not a happy camper going to the zoo cause it was so hot that day. Apart from the heat they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this zoo! Its in the middle of no where, but its nice. Please Please Please don't go here during the hot summer months. The Zoo is huge of course, so don't play around with the heat. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So its still a zoo but this zoo has grown on me. Its not the Bronx Zoo with pay-what-you-wish (aka free-ish) weekly admission, but they do have their days. For earth day they celebrated by offering...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THE ZOO!!! i always have a good time. i go on weekdays when its almost empty, i love the new amazon and beyond exhibit its really nice.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever the sun is out and I have a free weekend, I take my niece to the Miami Metro Zoo. We have a new tradition. we rent a 4 person bike, and start our trek around the zoo grounds. We usually eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of my friends who have kids think it's funny when I tell them I have an annual pass to the Zoo- because I have no children of my own.But you don't need kids to enjoy this place. My inner child...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We spent the day at Metro Zoo getting around the park on one of their Safari Cycles. It's $22.00 to rent one for two hours and $11.00 for every additional hour. That was well worth it. We peddled our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The zoo, great for kids because they get to walk around a lot and see & experience new things. For adults it can be a bit frustrating because caged animals sometimes don't cooperate with the viewing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Zoo!After getting my fiance a digital SLR for Christmas, we decided that Metro Zoo would be a great place to stretch those picture-taking muscles.I hadn't been to the zoo in probably 10 years or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed our time at this zoo, so much that we visited twice! The misting stations and interactive sprinklers were a really popular way for the kids to cool off. The sirenetta bicycle carts...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here two days ago and had a great time. It's a bit of a drive for me but well worth it. I went in the middle of the week so the park was relatively empty. Parking was a breeze, free. A gentleman...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here! NOW! I used to volunteer for metrozoo when i was in high school and this place is one of the sweetest gems that south florida has to offer. Don't skimp on the exhibits, either. The bug...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great zoo! We took a tram tour but since there were only 4 people doing the tour at that time, we went via golf cart instead. Guide was friendly and informative. Don't bother with monorail unless you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really nice zoo. We have gone plenty of times, and when my hubby is racing Miami Man we always head over to hang out while he races.Its a great place to take out of town guests, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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just a zoo. Nothing too special about it.It is designed horribly with non connecting pathways. So, on a nice 90something hot day you get to the end and have to walk it right back unless you want to spend $ on...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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If you're going with a toddler, I suggest renting a bike and riding through the zoo. The zoo is a pretty big. Also, there isn't a whole lot of shade, so I wouldn't recommend going in the middle of the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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My son loves to go to the zoo. He loves the Elephants and the giraffes. Their new Diego Show is really good too. I just don't like how hot it gets during the summer but I guess that is part of living in South...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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This is a great zoo. The animals get to roam without cages. Buy the annual pass. It is worth it. They have events there for Easter. It is good for the kids.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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For a family outing or a fun date place the Miami Metro Zoo is great. They have done a really good job setting up the habitats for the animals to make it look like their natural setting. The kids will have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Lots of exciting animals, like white tigers, apes, bears. Young kids love the splash park. The food pavillion is dirty and wasn't appetizing to us, we brought our own sandwiches. Though we did break down and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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I really like walking around the zoo, especially in winter when it's not so hot. A lot of the animals come out then and my daughter loves to watch them. The Wings of Asia section is a bit difficult to manuever...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a lot of zoos. It could be a love of animals, sheer boredom, or an odd hobby like collecting pictures of Richard Nixon. I haven't quite figured out my compulsion, but I've been to them...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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We always have a grea time at the zoo. Even on hot days which there are more than plenty here in South Florida. My son loves it there too!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Metro Zoo is a great place to spend family time. The children love all the animals, you may walk or rent the bicycles. There is also a great splash and play zone and playground for the kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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The Metro Zoo is great for families. It is reasonably priced and even the annual membership is affordable. I highly recommend taking the kids to the zoo. It is spread out though so be prepared to rent a bike...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Miami Metrozoo claims to be one of the top 10 zoos in America. I believe it. This is one of the best zoos that I've been to.Now, people may complain that it's too big and that the animal...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really big zoo, my only complaint would be that the exhibits are very spread out, which makes it feel rather empty at times. It's so big that they built a mono rail, like at Disney, to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice Zoo. Open places, you rarely see cages, it makes you feel you are with the animals. The distances from one exhibit to the other is way to long. And there are instances where you walk for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beware of this zoo because the day I went all the animals were sleeping!!!. They weren't playful at all, so it wasn't as much fun as it could have been. There weren't very many people at the zoo...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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animals in nice surroundings... educational and child-friendly... the feeding times, shows and petting zoo allow for up close visits with the animals... annual membership is the best deal... the misters help...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Well maintained, clean and reasonable. The animals were active and very visible. Flat surfaces~I was pushing my father in a wheelchair and had no problem ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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This Zoo is so much fun. They have things like playgrounds and giant family size bikes.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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This zoo was great! The animals are all outdoors and not in cages. There is plenty of space to roam and it doesn't get too crowded. A great way to spend the day.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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I think the exhibits are spaced too far apart...LOT'S OF WALKING...when I visited Jacksonville zoo I was more convinced...Metro Zoo exhibits too far apart and not enough shade...they have a cool program on...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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The Miami Metrozoo is a fun place for the whole family. The zoo is big enough to spend a full day but small enough that you can cover the entire park in one day. There's everything from giraffes, elep...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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one of the nicest zoos in the country. zookeepers are incredibly friendly and willing to talk to kids as young as 2!
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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The Miami Metrozoo is a great environment with many different animals. I think it is a perfect informative place to take the kids, they enjoy it so much. I was amazed with the variety of animals that ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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Miami Metrozoo is a zoo that is great. It got hurricane damage back in 1992 with Hurricane Andrew and then got another chunk of damage with the most recent hurricanes such as Wilma. But, overall, this...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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The only zoo I know of where the animals roam around the same walk path as you. The zoo is cageless and although it seems daring to visit, it sure is every penny spent at the entrance. There are staff members...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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It has a great selection of animals to see,and the employees are very knowledgeable in their field.The prices are reasonable and the place is a MUST SEE for kids.The animals are kept in a humane way and curent...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Miami Metro Zoo is one of my favorite places in Miami. There is so much to see and do here that you can't possibly get it all in in one day. That's one reason why we go back again and again without ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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Metrozoo is probably the best zoo in South Florida or maybe even the only one for that matter. There are a wide variety of animals to see from bears to alligators. The park also has (or at least used to have)...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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This is a great place for the whole family. It does get expensive if you have a big family. I would recommend getting a year pass. It will save you cash in the long run and you will be able to visit more...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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I've been to numerous zoos across the US, and this one in Miami is about the middle of the road on a national scale. The one major plus here is that they do have a gorgeous white Bengal tiger in a beautiful...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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This zoo is huge so you'd better plan to spend the whole day there. We didn't get there until about noon and we only made it through half of the zoo. Granted, we were going at a 2 year old's pace, but...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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This is an excellent zoo. It is cageless and the animals roam in settings similar to their natural habitats. They are accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Because the zoo is so vast, you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Metrozoo is probably the best zoo in South Florida or maybe even the only one for that matter. There are a wide variety of animals to see from bears to alligators. The park also has (or at least use...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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if you own a yearly zoo membership it worth going more than once. If not the entrance fee & food prices will drain your pockets. i live 2 blocks from the zoo & we take advantage of the zoo membership. we go to...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Miami Metrozoo is just the greatest for children and adults alike. The animals are loose and there are many different things to see there inside and out. The best time to go is when it gets a little cooler out...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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When I was a child, we went to Crandon Park Zoo which was located on Key Biscayne. When Hurricane Betsy put three feet of water over most of the zoo and caused the deaths of 250 animals in 1965, officials...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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This is an amazing zoo and well worth the price. It is HUGE! You can rent bicycle-like carts to save your feet frm all teh walking if you choose. They have exhibit upon exhibit and everything is well mapped...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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This is a great zoo and we are members. We took our son when he was about 10 months old or so and had a great time. The animals are cageless, seperated from you by only a moat and a low fence. The enclosers...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Simply put, I love Metrozoo and would go all the time, since I live right down the street, but the summer heat makes it a bit unbearable. The zoo does provide cooling water misters throughout the park but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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Since it's recovery from Hurricane Andrew the zoo is now in great shape..The animals are not confined in cages and the new Aviary makes you feel as if you are walking in a Rain forest.. Check out the Komoto...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Very educational and becoming more and more child-friendly. Scheduled feeding times and keeper talks allow the animals to be seen up close, and there are several shows daily as well.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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When it first opened in 1981, Metrozoo was an amazing concept- animals roamed in open enclosures, separated from the public by deep moats. But Metrozoo was hit by Hurricane Andrew in '92, and it's still on its...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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We bought our membership at Costco for 45$ for the year. There is no better deal to be had! We always end our trip with a ride around the entire park on the monorail.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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The zoo is a great place to go with the whole family or to take the kids during the week. Annual membership is very reasonable and allows you to go anytime so you don't feel rushed to see the whole park in one...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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The season's pass allows you to come and go if you need to on a grumpy day. Rent the bikes that you can put the kids in the front or take the monorail. The walking on a hot day can really take it out of you.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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Very reasonably priced for a whole day of excitement for your little ones. A little bit of a drive for those of you above the Dade county line but worth the drive at least once.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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Affordable and a lot of fun to walk around as long as the weather is nice!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/17/2005
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A great zoo for families to visit.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Needs to be improved, It is a long way to walk and is too hot in the summer
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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educational and fun...go in morning, way too hot otherwise...plenty of exercise as well!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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best zoo in the world. VERY toddler/kid friendly
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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The zoo is very large...too much walking between attractions. Also they need to liven things up with a little paint, ie. walk paths and signs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/07/2005
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Wonderful fun for kids of all ages, great exercise for grownups, and very reasonable membership rates. Best in late Fall, winter and early spring months.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/01/2004
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Great but better to go from late October til early April when the Animal are out. The summers are too hot to enjoy and when the animals are inside the kids tend to get bored quicker.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/28/2004
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The Zoo is a beautiful place, not suitable for very small kids due to the long walks
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2004
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The walk can be long and hot so bring extra, cold water or ride the train (super fun)
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/30/2004
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The zoo is great for 2 1/2 year olds and up, not much activity other then the petting zoo for children any younger
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2004
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great zoo! animals kept in nice surroundings. loved the misters-we went on a hot day
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2004
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It is a great day of fun. The zoo is enclosed so children could roam free and they have playgrounds for the children to play. They also have indoor hands-on activities.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/01/2004
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You will not regret visting this amazing zoo. The staff truly cares about making your visit memorable. Do yourself a favor and visit this wonderful zoo.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2002
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Metrozoo is fun and educational, best for families with small children.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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