# Zoo Miami: Winter Wildlife Safari, Open-Air Tram & Splash Playgrounds > Place to go for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last ticket sold at 4:00 PM); Reduced holiday hours apply… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 - Ages: All ages welcome; exceptionally stroller-friendly with flat paved trails, safari cycle rentals, and single/double stroller rentals at the main gate - Price: Adults (13+) $22.95; Children (3–12) $18.95; Children 2 and under Free; Free on-site parking. Safari tram and animal feedings available for extra fee - Schedule: Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last ticket sold at 4:00 PM); Reduced holiday hours apply on Thanksgiving (10 AM–3 PM) and Christmas Day (12 PM–5 PM) - Organizer: Zoo Miami & Zoo Miami Foundation - Official page: https://www.zoomiami.org/plan-your-day - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/zoo-miami-winter-wildlife-safari-open-air-tram-and-splash-playgrounds--listing-9333d5f20ec85330262675fa ## About Spanning 750 developed acres in South Miami, Zoo Miami is the fifth-largest zoo in the United States and the only sub-tropical zoo in the continental nation. Because animals are grouped by geographic territories (Florida: Mission Everglades, Asia, Africa, Amazon and Beyond, and Australia) and live in cageless, open-air habitats separated by moats, South Florida's pleasant 75°F winter weather makes exploring the zoo's four miles of shaded walkways delightful for families. Kids love the giraffe feeding platform at Samburu Station, where they can hand-feed lettuce to towering giraffes eye-to-eye, as well as the Rhino Encounter, camel rides, and wildlife carousel. Families can rent shaded 2-to-6-person safari cycle carriages, hop on the air-conditioned monorail or narrated open-air safari tram, and rent single/double strollers at the front entrance plaza. Multiple water splash play areas and shaded pavilions ensure an engaging day out. ## Similar picks in Miami - [Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park (Miami)](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/christmas-wonderland-at-tropical-park-miami--listing-ec50ac5f2479a6ce6b56387f) — Nov 12 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Tropical Park · All ages · From $35 · checked Nov 4. 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