~ Invite a Jungle Island Animal to Your Next Virtual Work Meeting, Happy Hour or Birthday Party ~


MIAMI (April 22, 2020) – Looking for ways to boost morale and maintain productivity amid the coronavirus pandemic? Turn to Jungle Island, Miami's popular eco-adventure park and animal attraction. Starting today, Jungle Island is offering several ways in which the public can include a real-life animal at their next virtual meet-up, including Zoo(m)eeting, monkey Hangouts, Goat-To-Meeting and Flamingle Houseparty.


To invite an animal to your next virtual group chat, the cost is a $100 flat-fee which includes educational animal fun facts, along with a choice between a baby capuchin monkey, a giant Aldabra tortoise, a pink flamingo or a goat on a popular video conferencing and/or social network channel, such as Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting and Houseparty. 100% sales will go back to feeding, enriching and caring for Jungle Island's beloved animal family. Call 305-900-7118 or email jhauwelaert@jungleisland.com to coordinate a special animal appearance at your next virtual meeting, happy hour or birthday party.


“There is nothing like animal therapy to brighten someone's mood especially while having to social distance and work-from-home,” says Curtis Crider, Jungle Island's president and managing director. “We look forward to educating the public about various animal species and to being the life of the party at virtual work meetings, happy hours and birthday parties.”


For homebound kids and adults, Jungle Island also offers a weekly Facebook LIVE #ChatswithChatfield with its popular veterinarian, Dr. Jason Chatfield, at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday. Additionally, children ages 5 to 12 years old can participate in educational online assignments, posted at 11 a.m. each weekday (Monday-Friday), on the park's Facebook or Instagram pages. Themes and projects each week range from making an alligator out of an egg crate for Everglades Exploration, to building a nest while learning about birds during Spread Your Wings, and more. Education Manager Emma Guss leads the virtual learning exercises and has designated Tuesdays and Thursdays as “homework” days. Parents can find the assignments at www.jungleisland.com/homeschool and can email Guss with questions at education@jungleisland.com.


From inspiring field trips and overnight expeditions that encourage interest in nature and wildlife discovery to unique teacher professional development, STEM education and outreach programs, Jungle Island is a valuable resource for interactive and sensory-based learning. The park is temporarily closed to the public due to the global coronavirus crisis. For updates, follow @jungleisland on social media or visit www.jungleisland.com.



About Jungle Island

Jungle Island, which is owned by Aventura-based ESJ Capital Partners, is undergoing a multi-million dollar transformation into a premier eco-adventure park and events destination. A favorite South Florida landmark since 1936, the attraction is located across from the cruise ports, between Downtown Miami and South Beach. Jungle Island proudly takes guests on an epic journey through nature, animals, discovery, and play. From behind-the-scenes VIP tours to unforgettable interactions with some of the world's most fascinating animals and thrilling attractions, Jungle Island offers guests a variety of real-life jungle experiences. For more information, follow @JungleIsland on social media and visit www.jungleisland.com.

About ESJ Capital Partners
ESJ Capital Partners, founded in 2008, is a diversified, institutional vertically integrated, real estate investment firm. ESJ utilizes its breadth of experience and expertise to invest in attractive opportunities throughout the United States with an emphasis on the Southeast region. For more information, please visit www.esj.us.


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