Get up-close to the animals at the Miami Metro Zoo. There are over 2,000 animals that call this zoo home, along with 1,200 plant species. As you stroll down the pathways of the zoo, you'll see exhibits and attractions that house tigers, lions, sloths, antelope, kangaroos, monkeys, koala bears, gorillas, elephants, rhinoceros, and hundreds more.
Enjoy live music at the Jazz in the Gardens event. This festival has brought some of the best names in music to the stage, including Gladys Knight, Charlie Wilson, Ms. Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Mary J. Blige and many more. The line up gets more impressive every year so keep an eye on the event's website for details.
There's no end to the recreation opportunities available at John Pennenkamp Coral Reef State Park. Fishing, camping and swimming are just the beginning of the fun. The park offers snorkeling tours, scuba diving tours, cruise tours on a glass bottom boat, and canoe and kayak rentals so you can explore the waters on your own.