Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been a tourist attraction in Sarasota, Florida since 1936. Once described as an “impenetrable swamp,” this former 
banana grove was converted into a beautiful botanical garden and bird and animal sanctuary that has emerged as one of the oldest continuously operating tourist attractions in Florida. A wide variety of birds and animals include Florida’s noted parrots, pink flamingos, crocodiles, lemurs, snakes and more. All within 10 acres of lush, tropical landscaping connected by winding jungle trails. It’s one of the only places you can walk up to and feed free roaming flamingos. The bird and reptile shows are as educational as they are entertaining and for the youngest visitors – be sure to check the daily schedule. Food and gifts and a playground are available on-site. Be sure to check local guides and their website for discount coupons.
2018 promotions:
- Mother’s Day – May 12th & 13th, (Buy 1 Ticket – Mom or Grandmother gets in free! One free Mom or Grandmother admission per regular admission purchase. )
- Memorial Day – May 26th-28th (Free admission for all active & retired military with purchase of same day full priced admission)
- Father’s Day – June 16th & 17th (Buy 1 Ticket – Dad or Granddad gets in free! One free Dad or Granddad admission per regular admission purchase. )
- Independence Day Weekend – June 30th – July 4th, (1/2 Off all children’s admissions, plus free admission on July 4th for all active & retired military with purchase of same day full priced admission.)
- Back to School Celebration – August 4th & 5th, (All kids free* (up to 3) with the purchase of a full priced adult admission.)
- Labor Day Weekend – September 1st – 3rd, (1/2 Off all children’s admissions)
- Veteran’s Day Weekend – November 10th – 11th, (Free admission for all active & retired military with purchase of same day full priced admission.)
Awards:
- Awarded Sarasota Herald Tribune’s 2016 Reader’s Choice – Best Local Children’s Attraction
- A Top 10 “Must Do” according to Sarasota Visitor Guide
- Trip Advisor’s 2012 Certificate of Excellence Winner
- 2015 & 2016 Selected “Best of SRQ Local” by SRQ Magazine Readers
- Visit Florida Partner
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