Miami's Jungle Island combines Florida’s beautiful tropical landscape with a jungle full of animals from around the globe. Visitors can stroll around winding exhibits and trails and view exotic animals. Exhibits at Jungle Island include Parrot Cove, where you can get up close and personal with parrots, and Orangutan School, where you can witness orangutans learning. At Kangaroo Konnection, you can interact with kangaroos, and at the Petting Barn, you can feed and pet barn animals.

These are just a few of the exhibits at Jungle Island. There are also shows daily including "Winged Wonders," which showcases some of the world’s most interesting birds, and "Wild Encounters," where you can see big cats of all kinds.

Open 365 days a year, Jungle Island is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.

Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
www.jungleisland.com

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Craving an out-of-the-box night out? Have a very retro experience at Arcade Odyssey in Miami. The arcade has rows upon rows of back-to-back machines. There’s everything from Dance, Dance Revolution (DDR) to Mortal Kombat and more classic games like Pacman and Donkey Kong. There’s also an air hockey table, pinball machines, and a snack bar that serves a wide variety of Japanese snacks, including Ramunes, Pocky, and Panda Crackers, just to name a few. Arcade Odyssey also frequently hosts tournaments and various events.

Visit Arcade Odyssey’s website for a full list of games you can play. The arcade opens daily at noon.

Arcade Odyssey
12045 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, FL 33176
305-253-2722
www.arcadeodyssey.com
www.facebook.com/arcadeodyssey

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