Monkey Jungle - Miami Themepark
- Address: 14805 Southwest 216th St. Miami, FL 33170
- Phone: 3052351611
- Website:www.monkeyjungle.com
| Average Rating |
2.0
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6+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yelp | 2.5 |
5+ reviews |
| Frommers | 1.0 |
1+ reviews |
Estimated Price: From $4
Monkey Jungle
14805 Southwest 216th St. MiamiFL 33170
Monkey Jungle Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Monkey Jungle was founded in 1933 by Joseph DuMond as a study habitat for primate behavior. Six crab-eating Macaques from southeast Asia were released onto the original 10-acre site, and descendants of those original six are now a colony numbering in the hundreds.To fund his research, DuMond bega... more on GoCityKids.com
- Now in its third generation of family ownership, MONKEY JUNGLE remains one of the truly timeless attractions in South Florida. Visitors of all ages continue to enjoy an intimate glimpse ... more on Monkeyjungle.com
- Personally, I think this place is disgusting. It reeks, the monkeys are either sleeping or in heat, and it's really far from the city, even farther than the zoo. But if primates are your thing and you'd rather pass on the zoo, you'll be in paradise. You'll see rare Brazilian golden lion tamarins ... more on Frommers
- Golden lion tamarins from Brazil, brown lemurs from Madagascar, and orangutans from Borneo and Sumatra are some of the 500 primate residents at this most unique of tropical jungles. Other attractions ... more on Weather.com
- Do not expect a major theme park attraction that Florida parks are known for. If you have the chance to visit during cooler months (November), you will have a better chance of seeing these primates more active and you will ... more on NileGuide
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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1.0
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Waste of Money
This place is a low rent zoo. It is extremely small and only take about an hour or so to get through. Most exhibits are weak and the staff seem like high ... a user of Go City Kids. Read full review on GoCityKids.com
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2.0
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Brian M. 's review
This is one of those weird, backcountry tourist traps, like the largest ball-o-twine. Monkey Jungle houses an easy four hundred monkeys in a large ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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1.0
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m m. 's review
A sad sick relic of past glory. A waste of $25.95 for adult admission if you consider what value you would ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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3.0
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Torrey R. 's review
Like tiny little street bums these monkeys stretch their tiny little hands through the fence begging for peanuts. I think this ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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3.0
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Michael K. 's review
This place is weeeeeiird. Monkeys roam free while the humans are confined. That's the idea. Never the big monkey fan, I remember strolling through ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
Directions
Take U.S. 1 south to SW 216th St., or from Florida Turnpike, take exit 11 and follow the signs
South Miami
Hours
Daily 9:30am-5pm (tickets sold until 4pm)
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Adults $25.95; Children (3-9) $19.95; under 3 free
Other Web Resources
- www.monkeyjungle.com
- http://www.miamiandbeaches.com
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