MIAMI – Jungle Island, South Florida's popular landmark attraction, invites guests to embark on Miami's greatest hands-on wildlife adventure. Combining the beauty of a tropical landscape with a jungle full of 450 extraordinary animals from around the globe, Jungle Island is South Florida's contemporary theme park, with attractions and exhibits for the entire family.

Some of Jungle Island's most famous animal residents include J.J., the highly intelligent Spanish-speaking cockatoo; Mama Cass, the only tame Cassowary on the planet; and Vulcan, the brother of Hercules, a liger who holds the Guinness World Records for World's Largest Cat. Two of the park's most popular residents are Pumpkin and Peanut, one of the only sets of Orangutan twins to ever be born into human care. In July 2012, Peanut was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and became the first in the world to be treated with aggressive chemotherapy just like a human. 

With so much to do, guests can enjoy any of the shows and presentations such as the world-renowned “Winged Wonders,” with its dynamic performing birds including a free-flying Andean Condor; the “Wild Encounter” show, which features a wide array of tigers, capuchin monkeys, and gibbons; and “Wild Adventures,” a presentation that takes an audience full of research assistants on a wild safari adventure through the animal kingdom to meet animals from around the globe from a baby warthog to an alligator snapping turtle; kinkajous and African penguins.  

Guests, who are really seeking an adventure and up-close-and-personal encounters with some of the world's most rare animals, can embark on a series of behind-the-scenes VIP tours. The privately guided excursions grant special access to the park's most fascinating exhibits and personal interactions with everything from primates to birds to reptiles, and much more. The tours also include park admission and gift shop discount. 

Jungle Island lives up to its name with its lush tropical jungle setting in the heart of Miami filled with unusual flora, from the extraordinary African sausage tree to a collection of rare cycads. Visitors to Jungle Island can stroll along the 1.35 miles of winding, covered trails as they enjoy their day in the park. Guests can also cool off at Jungle Island's private beach oasis, Parrot Cove and Rainforest Riptide. As Miami's brightest and most unique destination, Jungle Island continues to delight visitors from around the world.  

Situated on Watson Island in the heart of Miami, Jungle Island is between downtown Miami and South Beach, across from the Port of Miami. Building upon a rich tradition that began in 1936, Jungle Island is home to some of the world's most rare and exotic animals. Park guests enjoy engaging animal shows and informative exhibits while strolling by streams and waterfalls under a lush canopy of tropical trees. Guests can choose to participate in hands-on interactions with fascinating animals or go on guided behind-the-scenes VIP tours. Jungle Island enriches the lives of park visitors through immersive, real-life jungle experiences centered on adventure, animals, discovery and play. With its newly renovated Treetop Ballroom and picturesque outdoor spaces including a private beach, the 18-acre park also serves as Miami's destination for extraordinary events. Discover Jungle Island today. Follow @JungleIsland on social media or visit www.jungleisland.com.  

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