Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a beloved family wildlife attraction located at 3701 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota, Florida, offering a lush tropical setting filled with exotic animals and engaging shows. Visitors are treated to encounters with flamingos, reptiles, and a variety of other wildlife through daily animal interactions and bird shows held throughout the day. The gardens also feature a petting zoo where guests, especially children, can get close to friendly animals in a hands-on environment. Open 363 days a year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sarasota Jungle Gardens welcomes school field trips, birthday parties, and group visits alongside general admission guests. Its combination of native Florida plants, free-roaming birds, and interactive animal programming makes it one of the oldest and most charming wildlife attractions on Florida's Gulf Coast.