Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Come and enjoy Sarasota's Favorite Family Attraction! ABOUT SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS

We are a family owned and operated attraction beloved by generations.

We have big dreams and work hard to fulfill them for the good of our local community, national and international visitors and employees every day. We educate and delight children, and those young at heart, with the less hurried, non-manufactured, up close and personal interactions with nature. In fact, we are one of the oldest continuously operated attractions in Florida established in 1939. We ar

e rich in history and look to preserve memories of ‘old Florida’ days gone by while remaining current and exciting for today’s families, locals and tourists alike.

🦩The one-legged stand trick. That’s takes talent! Give our fantastic flamingo a round of applause! 👏🏼
02/08/2025

🦩The one-legged stand trick. That’s takes talent! Give our fantastic flamingo a round of applause! 👏🏼

Love visiting Sarasota Jungle Gardens? Look into getting an Annual Pass so you can come back ALL year. 🎫🦩🌸 Annual Pass R...
01/27/2025

Love visiting Sarasota Jungle Gardens? Look into getting an Annual Pass so you can come back ALL year. 🎫🦩🌸

Annual Pass Rates:
$74.99 Adult Annual Pass
$44.99 Child Annual Pass (age 4-12) must be accompanied by an adult
$219.99 Family Annual Pass (2 adults, 2 children ages 4-12, under 3 Free)
$83.99 Summer Family Pass (Good June 1st to August 31st)

Grab yours online at https://sarasotajunglegardens.com/tickets-annual-passes/.

How do you start a day? For us it's making a walk past these beauties. 🦩🦩🦩Start yours off the same way. Come see the nat...
01/27/2025

How do you start a day? For us it's making a walk past these beauties. 🦩🦩🦩

Start yours off the same way. Come see the nature that awaits at Sarasota Jungle Gardens!

**🐐 Did you know? 🐐** Goats have rectangular pupils! This fascinating feature gives them an incredible panoramic field ...
01/26/2025

**🐐 Did you know? 🐐**

Goats have rectangular pupils! This fascinating feature gives them an incredible panoramic field of vision—up to 340 degrees! It helps them spot predators from almost every angle and even see well in the dark.

Come meet our curious and adorable goats at Sarasota Jungle Gardens and see their amazing eyes up close!

We're slithering into the weekend today with an exciting announcement. 🐍📣We need you to help us name our newest Ball Pyt...
01/24/2025

We're slithering into the weekend today with an exciting announcement. 🐍📣

We need you to help us name our newest Ball Python at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. If you have visited us recently you may have seen us collecting ideas for a name for this rad reptile. After over 200 submissions, we've narrowed it down to 10 options.

Now... it's your turn to vote. To make your selection, simply give a "like" on the specific photo with the name you want to cast your vote for. The name with the most votes will win. Voting will end on Valentine's Day.

Here's the full list of names:
Soup
Ballbo Baggins
Pretzel
Rio
Regius
Rocko
Slytherin Steve
Linguini
Quincy
Coco Cola

Are you a teacher, educator, counselor, principal, parent, grandparent, librarian, camp counselor, or one of a hundred o...
01/19/2025

Are you a teacher, educator, counselor, principal, parent, grandparent, librarian, camp counselor, or one of a hundred other individuals with a similar title? Well, if you're looking to make a group trip to somewhere fun AND educational, Sarasota Jungle Gardens is the place to visit. 🦩🌸🐊

Learn more about booking your field trip or group outing at: https://sarasotajunglegardens.com/field-trips/.

Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Oh the life of a flamingo. 🦩Remember Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the only places in the countr...
01/18/2025

Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Oh the life of a flamingo. 🦩

Remember Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the only places in the country where you're able to feed these gorgeous birds by hand. Check off this bucket list item on your next trip here.

📸: Allison Morehead

Did You Know: Opossum Edition 1️⃣ Tick Terminators: Did you know a single opossum can eat up to 5,000 ticks in one seaso...
01/17/2025

Did You Know: Opossum Edition

1️⃣ Tick Terminators: Did you know a single opossum can eat up to 5,000 ticks in one season? They're like nature's pest control experts! 🕷️🚫

2️⃣ Immune Superstars: Opossums are *nearly immune to snake venom*! They can shrug off bites from rattlesnakes and pit vipers. Talk about tough! 🐍💪

3️⃣ Playing 'Dead' Pros: That dramatic fainting act? It’s not just for show! When scared, opossums involuntarily "play dead" to trick predators into leaving them alone. 🐾🎭

Come meet our adorable opossum residents at Sarasota Jungle Gardens and see for yourself why they’re some of nature's coolest critters! Plan your next adventure today > https://sarasotajunglegardens.com/. 🎋

That side profile should be on the cover of Flogue... we mean Vogue. 😉Few things are as beautiful as a flamingo - wouldn...
01/14/2025

That side profile should be on the cover of Flogue... we mean Vogue. 😉

Few things are as beautiful as a flamingo - wouldn't you agree? 🦩

1 bird... 2 bird... 3 bird... FOUR! That's a lot of birds if we do so say ourselves. 🦜Make sure to check out ALL our fea...
01/13/2025

1 bird... 2 bird... 3 bird... FOUR! That's a lot of birds if we do so say ourselves. 🦜

Make sure to check out ALL our feathered friends at Sarasota Jungle Gardens on your next visit!

🎟️ Grab tickets today at www.sarasotajunglegardens.com.

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2024, we’re also wrapping up our milestone 85th Anniversary Year at Sarasota Jungle Gard...
12/31/2024

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2024, we’re also wrapping up our milestone 85th Anniversary Year at Sarasota Jungle Gardens — and what an incredible year it’s been! From unforgettable highlights to moments of challenge, one thing remained constant: your unwavering support.

Whether you're a proud Sarasota local or visited us while on vacation, every single one of you made a meaningful impact on our park, our team, and our beloved animals.

From all of us at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, thank you for being part of our journey. Wishing you a happy, safe, and joyful New Year! 🎇🦩🌸

🦜 Our wings are flapping with excitement as we welcome YOU back to Sarasota Jungle Gardens. So, if you're looking for so...
12/27/2024

🦜 Our wings are flapping with excitement as we welcome YOU back to Sarasota Jungle Gardens. So, if you're looking for something fun to do the last weekend of 2024, our animals are here waiting to see you. 🦩

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.sarasotajunglegardens.com.

WOW. WOW. WOW! 😯It was great to be back today and see all your smiling faces. These last few months have proved challeng...
12/26/2024

WOW. WOW. WOW! 😯

It was great to be back today and see all your smiling faces. These last few months have proved challenging, but because of your positive reassurance that we could do it, we're back open today welcoming our friends to Sarasota Jungle Gardens. 🌸🦩

Tickets are available online at www.sarasotajunglegardens.com.

We had a special friend (🦩) tell us they've been missing you! And so have we. 😉 We are steadily recovering from this yea...
12/10/2024

We had a special friend (🦩) tell us they've been missing you! And so have we. 😉

We are steadily recovering from this year’s hurricane season and the challenges it brought to Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Each day brings progress, and we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement—you’ve been a source of strength for us. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on our reopening plans.

11/30/2024

Thanksgiving may be over, but Dominic is still HUNGRY! As we continue to recover from the storms that hit our area, just know that our animals and staff are excited to welcome you back soon! Make sure to follow us on social media for official re-opening dates. 🐊

As we continue to work to reopen Sarasota Jungle Gardens after the storms that have impacted our coast these past months...
11/13/2024

As we continue to work to reopen Sarasota Jungle Gardens after the storms that have impacted our coast these past months, we unfortunately have had to cancel our Veterans Day ticket promotion. This promotion will be rescheduled to a later date. if you have already purchased tickets in advance, those tickets will be honored once the park reopens. More details will be provided as they are available. Thanks again for your patience during this time.

- Sarasota Jungle Gardens Staff 🦩

📢 PARK UPDATE:As we move forward with reopening Sarasota Jungle Gardens, we want to take a moment to express our heartfe...
10/24/2024

📢 PARK UPDATE:

As we move forward with reopening Sarasota Jungle Gardens, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out following the recent hurricanes. Many of you have asked how you can support us during this time, and in response, our team has added information to our website about ways you can help. To find out more, please visit: sarasotajunglegardens.com. If you're able to donate, you can do so through the links available on our homepage. We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you.

Stay tuned for updates on the park’s reopening date. 🦩

The flamingos are back home. They (and the other animals) are doing well after the storm. We're making significant pro...
10/14/2024

The flamingos are back home. They (and the other animals) are doing well after the storm. We're making significant progress each day on clean up. We can't wait to welcome everyone back. If you had bookings while we were closed before the storm(s) or until we reopen, please know your admission tickets are valid 1 year from date of purchase. However, please consider donating your purchase to our recovery efforts. For further information, please contact [email protected].

Address

3701 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL
34234

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19413555305

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Always take the road less traveled. Because it’ll lead you to new adventures. 🌸🦜🦩🌺 #sarasota #zoolife #thingstodo #sarasotajunglegardens #zoo #srq #zoophotography

Bet you didn't know we had voiceover artists here! We heard Spielberg is going to cast them in his next blockbuster movie. Ok... maybe not, BUT they love to perform for LIVE audiences. Make sure to see our Jungle Bird Show that happens daily at 12PM so you can meet and hear our talented friends. 🦜 #srq #sarasota #zoophotography #sarasotajunglegardens #zoolife #parrotsofinstagram #birdstalking #visitsarasota

What really is going on in their heads? We wonder that ALL the time. 🤪 If you have any ideas, tell us in the comments below. We promise to not show them. 😉 #srq #sarasotajunglegardens #sarasota #zoophotography #visitsarasota #zoolife #emu

You asked for more June, our Muntjac Deer, so here she is! Learn more about some of June's special abilities that make her one of our amazing Sarasota Jungle Gardens' animals. Make sure to visit this little bundle of cuteness on your next visit. Special cameo by one of our resident 🐓. #sarasota #srq #zoo #zoolife #sarasotajunglegardens #bradenton #visitsarasota #muntjacdeer

Even the smallest of our animals still amaze! Don't forget to make a stop at the butterfly garden so you can feel the "flutter" all around you. 🦋 #butterflies #sarasota #srq #bradenton #lwr #zoo #zoolife #visitsarasota #visitflorida #sarasotajunglegardens

Peacocks have a mind of their own. But that’s why we love them! 🦚 #sarasota #srq #sarasotajunglegardens #bradenton #florida #VisitSarasota #ZooAnimals #zoolife

🩷💚 - Our animals are feeling a litle 'Wicked" lately. 😉 Are you team pink or team green? 🦩🐊

We are having a DANCE PARTY today! Let’s make Saturday fun and exciting for everyone. If you’ve missed spending time with our animals, the feeling is mutual. 🦜🦩#sarasotajunglegardens #sarasota #thingstodo #weekendfun #zoo #zooanimals#visitflorida #visitsarasota

So, we decided to send ALL of you a little Christmas Present... 🎁We are excited to announce.... 📢WE ARE REOPENING! 🦩Beginning tomorrow, December 26th, Sarasota Jungle Gardens will be back open. Our team has been working around the clock to get the park ready for ALL to enjoy in the wake of the hurricanes that devastated our coast. We want to send a special thanks to each and every person who has sent their well wishes to us and our beloved animals. 💚We can't wait to welcome you back tomorrow.

Thanksgiving may be over, but Dominic is still HUNGRY! As we continue to recover from the storms that hit our area, just know that our animals and staff are excited to welcome you back soon! Make sure to follow us on social media for official re-opening dates. 🐊

Demure? Of course. Mindful? Sometimes. Adorable? Always! 🦩 #sarasota #bradenton #florida #sarasotajunglegardens #zoo #zooanimals #animalexperiences #familyfun #flamingos #birds #reptiles

Porcupine Pop Quiz! 🤔 What's with those sharp quills on their bodies? You may have heard that porcupines can shoot these at enemies. However, that's just an old wives tale. Their quills simply release from their body when touced by a predator. But when not threatened a porcupine will keep them laying flat on their back. Now you know. 😉 #sarasota #bradenton #srq #lwr #thingstodo #sarasotajunglegardens #zoo #zooanimals #familyfun

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