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Sarasota Jungle Gardens now has over twenty-five animal exhibits in addition to the American Flamingos that roam freely in the “Open Gardens”. These Flamingo are wide-spread and abundant. Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the few zoos in the United States that allows their flock of flamingos to roam freely. The American Flamingos are native to the Caribbean and small pockets in Central and South America. A small colony migrates to South Florida during the Spring of each year to breed and nest. Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been granted special permitting by the Federal and State governments to collect the eggs each year until their flock peaks at 50 birds. When the eggs are collected (10 at a time) they are incubated here at the Gardens, hatched and hand-raised by the Gardens’ zoo keepers until they are old enough to join their adult cousins in the Open Gardens.
All of the Crocodilians that you see at Sarasota Jungle Gardens are either on loan from various reptile farms throughout the state or given to the Gardens by the State of Florida, Freshwater Fish and Game Commission to be used for educational purposes.
Preserving the reef is a top priority for a good reason. There is no more versatile marine destination in the world. We have coral-encrusted ship wrecks and intricate natural coral formations. We have shallow reefs for snorkelers, and a range of deeper reefs for experienced divers.Most dive sites are equipped with convenient mooring buoys to save the reef from anchors and make it easy for boaters to tie off. Most sites are a short boat ride from our islands, where dozens of highly professional dive operators are ready to cater to you.
The Florida Keys have become a popular destination for Americans looking for a tropical vacation without leaving their own country. The Florida Keys can be considered the American Caribbean and features all the same amenities as other island destinations such as world class sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, boating, sailing, kayaking and eco-tours. Each of our island destinations has some special features. The islands of the Florida Keys run south west from the city of Miami, FL. The first island you will encounter is Key Largo. The Florida Keys span some 110 miles and are connected by bridges and causeways.
