Zoo Miami
Opened in 1981, it was billed as a 'progressive' zoo: there are no cages or fences here, with animals cleverly enclosed by moat-style perimeters. And there are plenty of animals too: the site covers 940 acres, which is where the free monorail service comes in handy. Animal-wise, all the old faves are present, from elephants and rhinos to storks and flamingos, via bears, camels, kangaroos, tigers and monkeys.
For kids, there's a wildlife carousel ride and Paws, water parks, a petting zoo with pony rides and meerkats, along with shows in the amphitheatre and animal feedings. Other big draws include Dr Wilde's World, featuring a 500-gallon aquarium, and amphibians, reptiles and insects, and the largest open-air Asian aviary in the western hemisphere, with more than 70 bird species.
