The Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami is dedicated to educating the general public about rare and endangered animals in captivity or in the wilds, with the intension of aiding conservation and halting habitat destruction.
The foundation is home to a large variety of animals including tigers, lions, chimpanzees, anteaters, monkeys, lemurs and many more. The foundation offers guided tours and hands-on interactions daily but you do have to make a reservation online – no walk-ins can be accommodated. Some of the animals will allow you to hand-feed them and sometimes special private baby animal interactions can be booked.
Zoological Wildlife Foundation, 16225 SW 172 Ave, Miami, FL 33187, 305 969 3696
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