Miami's Popular Zoological Attraction Thrills Animals Lovers 

with Privately Guided Tours Designed to Channel Visitors' Wild Side 

MIAMI, Fla. (May 2015) — Jungle Island, South Florida's top attraction featuring some of the world's most rare and fascinating animals, invites travelers to go wild over three new VIP animal encounter packages. Ranging from $299 to $699 USD per person, each VIP package includes an expert tour guide, who is personally familiar with all 450 animals at the park, and one-of-a-kind “bucket list” experiences found nowhere else in Miami, except at Jungle Island. 

Go Wild— Get closer than ever access to the attraction's exciting animals during this privately guided 90-minute walking tour. Highlights of this extraordinary experience include hands-on interactions with the cuddly and rambunctious black-and-white ruffed lemurs, native to the Island of Madagascar; Australian red kangaroos; Aldabra tortoises from Seychelles Islands; and reptiles. Plus, go behind-the-scenes at Jungle Island's animal clinic, where other surprise animals such as a baby capuchin monkey await. A photographer accompanies guests to capture this memorable experience. Guests also get to take home a keepsake 5x7 photo. 90 minutes/$299 per person

Go Wilder—Enjoy everything in the Go Wild package and much more. During this unique safari experience, guests also marvel at the popular Winged Wonders show and afterward sit at arm's length from “Mama Cass,” the only tame cassowary on the planet. The journey continues with the Andean Condor, which is considered to bring great prosperity and health to those who touch its white down collar. Royalty from around the world flock to Jungle Island to visit this remarkable bird. Additionally, visitors pose for a photo with a baby tiger, savor a snack and receive an 8x10 memento and cd filled with images from their tour. 3 hours/$499 per person

Ultimate Jungle Trek—Due to popular demand by famed celebrities and adventurers alike, Jungle Island now offers the Ultimate Jungle Trek combining the very best of the Go Wild and Go Wilder packages into one. Additionally, learn about diet and how to care for Jungle Island's primates such as twin orangutans, Peanut and Pumpkin; help feed a baby tiger; tour the lower Serpentarium and also interact with three reptiles from the terrariums during this day experience. Guests also receive lunch and an 8x10 photo as a memento, along with a cd of images. 5 hours/$699 per person 

For an adventure of a lifetime, be sure to book the new VIP tours at Jungle Island. Tours include park admission for the remainder of the day, parking and 10% savings in the gift shop. Advanced reservations are required. All interactions are subject to availability. To reserve a VIP package, call 305-400-7220.

About Jungle Island

Jungle Island, a favorite South Florida landmark, is an intimate zoological park located in the heart of Miami, between downtown Miami and South Beach. 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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