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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 an intimate performance at the Manuel Artime Theater, one of the area's smallest theaters. Though the venue is small, the stage is rather large, making this venue perfect for dance, theater, opera and symphony presentations. The up-close entertainment experience offered here is one that you won't want to miss, especially if you're an avid theater fan.

Forget candlelit dinners and swanky nightclubs, plan your next romantic date at Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant. Spend some time flirting over a banana split, a jumbo sundae, milkshake or any one of the items on the outstanding dessert menu. Jaxson's has been featured on the Food Network and Good Morning America for its awesome ice cream and yummy food.

Enjoy drinks and dancing on an Island Queen Cruises & Tours. Dance the night away and enjoy the sights of the city from the water as you sail from Bayside Marketplace down to the Port of Miami. Get close on the top-deck dance floor as you move to the beat of the hottest dance hits. This top-deck advantage will give you and your date romantic glimpses of the gulf waters stretching out beneath the sky, creating a picturesque scene for your budding romance.