Highlights: Jungle Island is home to more than 1,100 tropical birds that represent approximately 360 species, as well as crocodiles, orangutans, reptiles and 2,000 varieties of flora and fauna. Located in the heart of Miami, Jungle Island boasts the “best trained bird show in the world!” – featuring trained parrots, macaws and cockatoos. First opened in 1936 as Parrot Jungle, Jungle Island has been recognized as one of the world's premiere bird sanctuaries, wildlife habitats and botanical gardens. Check out the new, 168-foot beachfront waterslide at Jungle Island!
Hours: Daily, 10 AM to 6 PM
Admission: Adults, $27.95 plus tax; Ages 3-10, $22.95 plus tax; Ages 2 & under, Free; Seniors & Military, $25.95 plus tax
Parking: $7 per vehicle
Address: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, Florida
Phone Number: (305) 400-7000
Directions: Parrot Jungle Island lies along I-395 (MacArthur Causeway) between Miami and South Beach.
2009-2010 Disney World Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 10 – December 18, 2009
Holidays Around the World
November 27 – December 30, 2009
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
November 10, 2009 – January 4, 2010
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010
New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort
December 31, 2009
Walt Disney World Timeline The Walt Disney World Timeline at www.orlando-florida.net takes readers on a fascinating journey through Disney World history that includes Walt Disney’s first hastily arranged press conference in 1965 detailing his plans for the project, site preparation for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the grand opening of Disney World in 1971, the original attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and [...]
Top 10 Latest Additions at Disney World If you haven’t treated the family to Walt Disney World Resort during the past few years and visited its four world-class theme parks – Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – check out all of the great new Disney attractions you’ve been missing:
1. Toy Story Midway Mania! – Disney’s Hollywood [...]
Universal’s Velvet Sessions to Host Twisted Sister The October Velvet Sessions at Universal Orlando Resort will feature Twisted Sister as they perform such hits as “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “I Wanna Rock,” “The Price” and more. Velvet Sessions will take place at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Cost is $40, which includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and [...]
