Sarasota Jungle Garden

You’ll encounter animals here that found their way to the Gardens through rescued donations, rehabilitation centers, or state and federal agencies. Many of these animals are exotic and some are rare and endangered!

The Gardens feature several animal interaction events with varying entrance fees. Each event is separate and held at different times. Click here for more info.

History

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of Florida’s oldest continuously operated historic attractions. Established in 1939, it evokes a sense of Florida days gone by with flora and fauna, yet remains current and exciting for families, locals, and tourists.

The Gardens are home to native and exotic animals including birds of prey, different species of parrots and macaws, primates, small mammals, dozens of snakes, lizards, and iguanas as well as free-roaming flamingos all nestled within acres of lush tropical landscaping connected by winding jungle trails.

All visitors can experience animal encounters throughout the park, as well as attend multiple educational and entertaining bird and reptile shows during their visit.

Animals

Whether it’s petting a goat or holding an alligator, there’s always something new for kids to see and do at the jungle gardens. They’re bound to get a kick out of feeding the free-roaming flamingos, too.

The gardens are home to more than 200 native and exotic animals housed in 10 acres of lush tropical landscaping connected by jungle trails. The animal collection includes birds of prey, a variety of parrots and macaws, primates, small mammals, and dozens of snakes, lizards, iguanas, and alligators.

The animals can be watched and fed throughout the park, but there are also several animal and bird shows that you can attend during your visit. These are included in the cost of admission. Visit another area in town here.

Feeding

Visitors can feed the free-roaming flamingos, and pet parrots, and touch a reptile. They can also witness a variety of bird and animal shows.

The gardens boast exotic and Florida native animals that include birds of prey, macaws, parrots, primates, small mammals, dozens of snakes, lizards, iguanas, and alligators. There are also jungle trails winding through 10 acres of botanical plantings.

The place is a great spot for kids to enjoy animal shows and the petting zoo where they can hold rabbits or other small mammals. They can watch the famous performing 82-year-old Frosty the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo on his high-wire unicycle or scooter.

Birds of Prey

The exotic birds in this jungle garden are very interactive and you can pet some of them. The utmost care is taken while allowing you to hold these creatures. This is an experience you are bound to cherish a few years down the line.

The animals in this park are rescued or donated by exotic pet owners. Some of them are also endangered. This is why the park has been able to maintain such high standards of animal welfare.

The Jungle Gardens has various wildlife, bird or reptile shows every day that are included in the ticket price. The kids are sure to be delighted with the entertaining and educational activities.

Reptiles

The Jungle Gardens has been family owned since 1939 and features 10 acres of tropical vegetation and jungle trails. Over 200 native and exotic animals live on site, and visitors can interact with them for a small per-use ticket fee or yearly pass.

Some of the most popular activities include flamingo feeding, where guests can pet the sexy pink beauties, animal interaction where kids and adults can hold snakes and even alligators while trainers share tips on exotic pets, and entertaining bird and reptile wildlife shows. Many of the animals here were rescued from exotic pet owners or are endangered species. The bird and reptile show also provide a wealth of education.

Butterfly Garden

Whether you enjoy walking around the lush gardens or attending one of the bird and reptile shows, this family-friendly destination will delight your senses. Kids will love meeting the animals and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Kids will also adore their free-roaming flock of flamingos and many feathered friends like cockatoos, macaws, and parrots. They’ll also have fun interacting with cheeky primates, small mammals, and snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and alligators.

You can even find the rare Florida tree frog and a tarantula in the jungle gardens! Other highlights include Wildlife Wonder and the Jungle Bird Show. It’s easy to see why Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a Florida favorite since 1939. Click here for the next blog post.

 

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