By Nicholas Katers
Hotels Near the Miami Metro Zoo
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Miami Metro Zoo caters to visitors worldwide planning trips to southern Florida. Miami's zoo has 300 acres of habitats and exhibitions that highlight nearly 1,300 animals including river otters, snakes and elephants. The Miami Metro Zoo also educates more than 800,000 children each year about nature and conservation through its educational program. The zoo's location in the heart of Miami means that a traveler can easily find accommodations to fit his budget.
Holiday Inn Express-Kendall
The Holiday Inn Express-Kendall has 107 guest rooms available with rates as low as $95 per night. It is within three miles of the Miami Metro Zoo and operates an outdoor heated pool, putting green and indoor gym to help travelers stay fit on the road. It also offers a 24-hour business center and continental breakfast bar. Holiday Inn Express-Kendall13475 S.W. 131st St. Miami, Florida 33186(786) 837-2100www.miamikendallhotel.com/specials.php
Quality Inn South at the Falls
The Quality Inn South at the Falls have 100 guest rooms priced from $93 per night. The hotel is five miles from the Miami Metro Zoo and minutes from Miami International Airport. Each guest has access to free coffee and a continental breakfast each morning in the hotel lounge, as well as basic amenities such as free parking, a computer with Internet connection and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Quality Inn South at the Falls14501 S. Dixie Highway Miami, Florida 33176 (305) 251-2000www.qualityinn.com/hotel-miami-florida-FL113?sid=cNsgg.GpejSgZH6i.8
Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Miami-Kendall
The Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Miami-Kendall has 100% smoke-free rooms available starting at $85 per night. Each room in this hotel has amenities such as a microwave, free high-speed Internet and a refrigerator to make guests feel at home. The Country Inn and Suites Miami-Kendall offers free stays for children younger than 18 accompanying their parents. The hotel maintains an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a lending library to help guests relax while staying in Miami. Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Miami-Kendall11750 Mills DriveMiami, Florida 33183(305) 270-0359www.countryinns.com/miamifl
Miami Marriott Dadeland
The Miami Marriott Dadeland is a high-end hotel near Miami Metro Zoo and the Dadeland Mall. The hotel's 300 rooms are available year round with a starting rate of $129 per night. The Miami Marriott Dadeland runs shuttles to the airport, as well as the Dadeland Mall, each day. Guests can enjoy a croissant sandwich at the Datran Deli, a drink at the Le Mirage Bar and a pasta dinner at Whitney's without leaving the hotel property. Miami Marriott Dadeland 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd.Miami, Florida 33156(305) 670-1035www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miadd-miami-marriott-dadeland/
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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