Jungle Island

Jungle Island is a bird and wildlife sanctuary located in Miami. It was formerly known as Parrot Jungle but the name was changed to Jungle Island in 2007. It was founded in 1936 by Franz Scherr and today serves as the home for 1,100 tropical birds as well as other tropical animals including monkeys, alligators and tortoises. There are also 2,000 varieties of plants located throughout the tropical forest setting. Jungle Island offers shows everyday, featuring trained exotic birds and snakes in "Winged Wonders" and tigers, panthers and chimpanzees in "Tale Of The Tiger." Another feature is the park's "Everglades Habitat," which is a re-creation of the Florida Everglades' ecosystem. Jungle Island is available for several types of group bookings, from picnics and birthday parties to corporate events and weddings. Children can enjoy educational field trips and "FunCamps" are also available, making Jungle Island an ideal and fun spot for families, classes and scouts to visit. Children get to enjoy hands-on opportunities throughout the entire park. The theme park also hosts numerous environmental conferences and events that are intended to be entertaining and educational. Several well-known people have visited Jungle Island over the years, including Sir Winston Churchill, Steven Spielberg and former president Jimmy Carter.