Entertainment Alternatives in Miami, FL

Situated at the northern tip of Miami Beach on the Atlantic Ocean is an intimate barrier island that has long been considered the glamour and fashion capital of the Southeastern United States. Bal Harbor Village is a tropical haven with an international ambiance that features luxurious oceanfront resorts, the famous Bal Harbor Shops, pristine beaches and superb culinary options.

South Florida's oldest alligator farm, near the main entrance of Everglades National Park, contains more than 2,000 alligators. Airboat tours are offered. Alligator, snake and wildlife shows are performed hourly. Everglades Alligator Farm is a real working alligator farm. The Farm is a founding member of the area's Historic Redland Tropical Trail, which is located in Tropical South Florida between Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park.

Miami Metro zoo is "rated among the top 10 zoos in the U.S." This cageless zoo is five times larger than the average U.S. zoo with 300 acres showcasing more than 2,000 animals, representing almost 400 species. Special exhibits include the largest Asian aviary in the U.S. and Dr. Wilde's World, an indoor gallery of discovery. Visitors can enjoy an elevated monorail, safari cycle rentals, guided tram tours, behind-the-scenes zookeeper tours, and animal feeding encounters, exotic animal presentations and much more.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008