Zoo Miami

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Zoo Miami is a major zoological park in South Florida known for its open-air, cageless exhibits and diverse collection of wildlife from around the world.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf zoo
zoological park
accreditedBy Association of Zoos and Aquariums
area approximately 750 acres
city Miami
climate subtropical
country United States
county Miami-Dade County
distinction largest zoo in Florida
one of the largest zoos in the United States by area
exhibitArea approximately 300 acres
exhibitStyle cageless exhibits
geographic theming
open-air exhibits
focusesOn education
recreation
wildlife conservation
formerName Miami MetroZoo
linked to: Zoo Miami

Miami Metrozoo
Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens
linked to: Zoo Miami
governingBody Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
locatedIn Florida
United States
location Miami-Dade County, Florida
linked to: Miami-Dade County

South Florida
near Everglades National Park
notableFeature large, naturalistic habitats
monorail system (historically used for viewing exhibits)
open-air cageless design
numberOfAnimals over 2,000
numberOfSpecies over 300
offers animal encounters
children’s zoo areas
educational programs
guided tours
openingDate 1980
participatesIn conservation breeding programs
species survival plans
regionSpecialization Africa
Amazon and beyond
Asia
Australia
reopenedAtCurrentSite 1981
serves Miami metropolitan area
state Florida
typeOfAnimalsExhibited amphibians
birds
fish
invertebrates
mammals
reptiles

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Zoo Miami formerName Miami MetroZoo
linked to: Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami formerName Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens
linked to: Zoo Miami