Quick Summary: Florida is home to plenty of zoos, including at least one in nearly every major city. While many of these are traditional zoos, you can also find some themed to mimic a safari and other destinations with plenty of character.

No matter what part of Florida you are in, you will be able to find an exciting zoo within driving distance.


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Brevard Zoo

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Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary

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Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Gatorland, Florida

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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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Lion Country Safari

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Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

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Palm Beach Zoo

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Zoo Miami

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ZooTampa at Lowry Park

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McCarthy’s Wildlife

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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

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Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

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ZooWorld Zoological Park

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Zoological Wildlife Foundation

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Emerald Coast Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

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