By Bridget Everett
Despite popular belief,
Miami beach isn't all about lounging around in the white sand drinking tropical beverages and soaking up the sun. Over the years, MIami Beach has transformed itself into a "tourist city" in order to accommodate for the millions of visitors coming in every year. Miami has something to meet everyone's needs, from the smallest children to the adults just looking to have a good time.
Jungle Island
Jungle Island is unlike any average zoo in the world. The entire park has been transformed into an actual jungle where dozens of different species live. Guests can take an everglades habitat to visit the different birds and even alligators that live throughout the park. The birds fly and walk around freely and love being fed by the guests. La Playa is Jungle Island's private beach where kids can splash around and enjoy the inflatable water slide and bounce house.
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, Florida 33132
(305) 400-7000
jungleisland.com
Venetian Pool
The Venetian Pool at Coral Gables, located just outside of Miami, allows guests to experience a little peace of history while enjoying the beautiful Venetian Pool. The pool is refilled every night with natural spring water that flows beneath the pool. During the summer months, swim lessons and lifeguard safety classes are available at the pool. Visitors will love experience this Venetian style swimming pool and all of the details that have been put into the park. Please note that children under the age of 3 or 36 inches are not admitted into the park. Parents may be asked to provide a birth certificate before a child can be admitted. The Venetian Pool does not accept credit or debit cards, so be sure to have cash on hand.
2701 DeSoto Boulevard
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
(305) 460-5306
coralgablesvenetialpool.com
Everglades Safari Park
The Everglades Safari Park offers Airboat rides through Florida everglades. Tour guides are trained and knowledgeable about the different creatures and plants that call the everglades home. Visitors can watch the alligator and nature wildlife show or explore Alligator Island. In addition to the airboat tours, jungle walking trails and observation platforms are also available throughout different areas of the park.
26700 Tamiami Trail
Miami, Florida 33194
(305) 226-6923
evsafaripark.com
About the Author:
Bridget Everett is a professional Web copywriter. She specializes in several niches including travel, education, parenting, business, marketing, health, crafts, fashion and home decorating. Everett has studied marketing, elementary education and journalism at Northeastern University, Fordham University and Middle Tennessee State University.
