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One of the Best Zoos I've Ever Been To
迈阿密动物园的点评
点评：TL;DR:
This place is massive, the enclosures are big and beautiful, the staff are friendly and well informed, and I had a fantastic time. This zoo has a lot to offer for adults or children and you could easily spend 2 days trying to fully experience it. I sadly only had one and still missed some stuff. I fully support what this zoo is doing and love the effort they put into guests having a fantastic experience.
Travel Tips:
• Don't go on a busy day or holiday. I went on an overcast day in the middle of the week and basically had the whole zoo to myself. Many animals were out because it was cooler and most people were away at work or school. I specifically went on a Thursday. It was magically having a place so big be so empty and personal. Even my animal experiences had just me in them.
• If you only have one day and you arrive right as they open, think about doing the rental safari cycles. They're basically bikes and really help you see everything without having to walk for long. The enclosures are big and distance between them can also add up to your walking time. They can fit multiple people in case you have a large party and children.
• Download the map app. It will help you navigate the zoo easier and behaves like Google maps. I didn't download it and got lost semi-frequently. Staff are pretty friendly and happy to help shuttle you somewhere if they have time or you're just that lost.
• Do at least one animal experience. Even if it's the cheapest one, it's nice to engage with the animals they have. They put in a lot of effort to make it fun for guests and comfortable for the animals.
• Wear clothes and bring items that keep you comfortable outside. It's the Florida heat and humidity we're talking about, so you will be hot and feel the sun or rain. Look at the weather beforehand and prepare accordingly. You can also bring your own water.
• The parking lot is huge, but I personally Ubered here since I'm not local. If you do stay late for the zoo's wild talks, the gate might be close and not allow Ubers in, thus making you walk a mile to get to them. Plan accordingly just in case you do ride shares.
Overall Zoo:
The zoo itself is beautiful. Everything is basically a loop and so you usually end up right back to the center or where you started. The place is lined with vibrant plants, cool enclosures, and lots of informational signage. They have water fountains and bottle refill stations everywhere and even a couple phone charging stations. One thing I wasn't expecting was water features for kids to play with, so bring a bathing suit for your kids if you want to let them play in the water for a bit. Food and drinks aren't far most of the time and same with restrooms. I didn't try any of the food other than the Dippin' Dots, but it all looked pretty good. The sidewalks are wide and nice, but might become slippery when wet. We experienced some slight rain and noticed the ground would be slippery in some parts. On less busy days, many booths will be closed, so food might be a greater distance away, but the water fountains will keep you hydrated. The zoo has a decent amount of shade, but near most of the enclosures there won't be. With how massive it is, expect to not see everything if you plan to walk it or have an animal experience. It's about 6 miles of walking. Oh, and the gift shop stays open 30 minutes after the zoo closes at 5pm, so you don't have to worry about scrambling to get souvenirs. It's sometimes hard to know what doors are unlocked since you can't see inside, but just keep trying if they they are all closed.
The Rhino Experience:
I had the absolute pleasure of being able to do the rhino experience by myself with just me and the tour guide/staff. Not only did I learn about cool facts of the animals on our way to the rhino enclosure, but I was also lucky enough to to interact with the rhino baby that was a part of a successful artificial insemination procedure! We got to feed, brush, pet, and wash the cute girl! It's all on the animal's own terms and they're fed plenty of treats during the process. They do mention that they can't guarantee that you get to do everything I did during the experience since it's on the animal's own terms, but it was very magical! Highly, highly recommend the rhino experience and the amazing tour guide and rhino handler that was there.
Wild Talks:
The zoo towards the end of the day will sometimes host a guest speaker talk where someone from nature or wildlife conservation will explain something unique that they are doing in their line of work. The talks do cater with food and have a decent amount of seating. We got to see the director of CLAWS Conservancy talk about how he was able to help the villages in a certain African country stop needless killing lions and protect their livestock. It was a very inspirational and informative. This one is tailored more for adults, but they might have kid versions too. It's fairly cheap and you don't have to go to the zoo to see the talk.
This place is massive, the enclosures are big and beautiful, the staff are friendly and well informed, and I had a fantastic time. This zoo has a lot to offer for adults or children and you could easily spend 2 days trying to fully experience it. I sadly only had one and still missed some stuff. I fully support what this zoo is doing and love the effort they put into guests having a fantastic experience.
Travel Tips:
• Don't go on a busy day or holiday. I went on an overcast day in the middle of the week and basically had the whole zoo to myself. Many animals were out because it was cooler and most people were away at work or school. I specifically went on a Thursday. It was magically having a place so big be so empty and personal. Even my animal experiences had just me in them.
• If you only have one day and you arrive right as they open, think about doing the rental safari cycles. They're basically bikes and really help you see everything without having to walk for long. The enclosures are big and distance between them can also add up to your walking time. They can fit multiple people in case you have a large party and children.
• Download the map app. It will help you navigate the zoo easier and behaves like Google maps. I didn't download it and got lost semi-frequently. Staff are pretty friendly and happy to help shuttle you somewhere if they have time or you're just that lost.
• Do at least one animal experience. Even if it's the cheapest one, it's nice to engage with the animals they have. They put in a lot of effort to make it fun for guests and comfortable for the animals.
• Wear clothes and bring items that keep you comfortable outside. It's the Florida heat and humidity we're talking about, so you will be hot and feel the sun or rain. Look at the weather beforehand and prepare accordingly. You can also bring your own water.
• The parking lot is huge, but I personally Ubered here since I'm not local. If you do stay late for the zoo's wild talks, the gate might be close and not allow Ubers in, thus making you walk a mile to get to them. Plan accordingly just in case you do ride shares.
Overall Zoo:
The zoo itself is beautiful. Everything is basically a loop and so you usually end up right back to the center or where you started. The place is lined with vibrant plants, cool enclosures, and lots of informational signage. They have water fountains and bottle refill stations everywhere and even a couple phone charging stations. One thing I wasn't expecting was water features for kids to play with, so bring a bathing suit for your kids if you want to let them play in the water for a bit. Food and drinks aren't far most of the time and same with restrooms. I didn't try any of the food other than the Dippin' Dots, but it all looked pretty good. The sidewalks are wide and nice, but might become slippery when wet. We experienced some slight rain and noticed the ground would be slippery in some parts. On less busy days, many booths will be closed, so food might be a greater distance away, but the water fountains will keep you hydrated. The zoo has a decent amount of shade, but near most of the enclosures there won't be. With how massive it is, expect to not see everything if you plan to walk it or have an animal experience. It's about 6 miles of walking. Oh, and the gift shop stays open 30 minutes after the zoo closes at 5pm, so you don't have to worry about scrambling to get souvenirs. It's sometimes hard to know what doors are unlocked since you can't see inside, but just keep trying if they they are all closed.
The Rhino Experience:
I had the absolute pleasure of being able to do the rhino experience by myself with just me and the tour guide/staff. Not only did I learn about cool facts of the animals on our way to the rhino enclosure, but I was also lucky enough to to interact with the rhino baby that was a part of a successful artificial insemination procedure! We got to feed, brush, pet, and wash the cute girl! It's all on the animal's own terms and they're fed plenty of treats during the process. They do mention that they can't guarantee that you get to do everything I did during the experience since it's on the animal's own terms, but it was very magical! Highly, highly recommend the rhino experience and the amazing tour guide and rhino handler that was there.
Wild Talks:
The zoo towards the end of the day will sometimes host a guest speaker talk where someone from nature or wildlife conservation will explain something unique that they are doing in their line of work. The talks do cater with food and have a decent amount of seating. We got to see the director of CLAWS Conservancy talk about how he was able to help the villages in a certain African country stop needless killing lions and protect their livestock. It was a very inspirational and informative. This one is tailored more for adults, but they might have kid versions too. It's fairly cheap and you don't have to go to the zoo to see the talk.
翻译：简而言之：
这个地方非常宽敞，围栏又大又漂亮，工作人员友好且知识渊博，我在这里度过了一段美好的时光。这个动物园为成人和儿童提供了许多精彩的体验，您可以轻松花两天时间充分体验。可惜我只待了一天，还是错过了一些精彩内容。我完全支持这个动物园的做法，也欣赏他们为游客提供美好体验所付出的努力。
旅行小贴士：
• 不要在人多的日子或节假日去。我去的时候是周中阴天，基本上整个动物园就我一个人。很多动物都出来了，因为天气比较凉爽，而且大多数人都在上班或上学。我特意在周四去了。这么大的地方竟然如此空旷，如此私密，真是太神奇了。就连我的动物体验也只有我一个人参与。
• 如果您只有一天时间，而且恰逢动物园开放，可以考虑租借游猎自行车。它们本质上就是自行车，真的能让您无需长途跋涉就能看到所有景点。动物园的围栏很大，而且它们之间的距离也会增加您的步行时间。如果您有大型聚会和儿童，围栏可以容纳多人。
• 下载地图应用程序。它可以帮您更轻松地游览动物园，功能类似于谷歌地图。我没有下载地图应用程序，所以经常迷路。工作人员非常友好，如果他们有时间或者您实在迷路了，很乐意帮忙接送您。
• 至少体验一次动物。即使是最便宜的，与动物互动也是很棒的。他们付出了很多努力，让游客玩得开心，让动物感到舒适。
• 穿着舒适的衣物，并携带让您在户外感到舒适的物品。我们说的是佛罗里达州的炎热和潮湿，所以您会感到炎热，并感受到阳光或雨水。请提前查看天气并做好相应准备。您也可以自带饮用水。
• 停车场很大，但我个人是乘坐优步来的，因为我不是当地人。如果你为了参加动物园的疯狂讲座而待到很晚，大门可能会关闭，不允许优步进入，这样你就得走上一英里才能到达。所以，提前做好计划，以防万一你不得不拼车。
动物园整体：
动物园本身很漂亮。基本上所有地方都是环状的，所以你通常最终会回到中心或你出发的地方。动物园里种满了鲜艳的植物，还有凉爽的围栏和大量的信息标识。动物园到处都有饮水机和瓶装水补充站，甚至还有几个手机充电站。有一件事我没想到，那就是这里有供孩子们玩耍的水景，所以如果你想让孩子们在水里玩一会儿，一定要带上泳衣。大多数时候，餐饮场所都不远，洗手间也一样。除了Dippin' Dots之外，我没有尝试其他食物，但看起来都很不错。人行道宽阔舒适，但潮湿时可能会很滑。我们遇到了一些小雨，注意到有些地方的地面会很滑。在人少的日子里，很多摊位都会关门，所以食物可能离你有点远，但喷泉可以让你补充水分。动物园里有不少阴凉处，但大多数围栏附近都没有。动物园规模庞大，如果你打算步行或体验动物，可能无法看到所有东西。步行大约需要6英里。对了，礼品店在动物园下午5点关门后30分钟继续营业，所以你不必担心手忙脚乱地买纪念品。有时很难知道哪些门是开着的，因为你看不到里面，但如果所有门都关着，就继续试试吧。
犀牛体验：
我非常荣幸能够独自和导游/工作人员一起体验犀牛体验。在前往犀牛馆的路上，我不仅了解了关于这些动物的趣事，还很幸运地与成功完成人工授精的犀牛宝宝进行了互动！我们给这只可爱的小犀牛喂食、梳毛、抚摸，还给它洗澡！这一切都由动物自己决定，而且在整个过程中，它们会得到很多零食。工作人员也提到，由于完全由动物自己决定，所以他们不能保证你也能体验到我体验到的所有乐趣，但这真的太神奇了！强烈推荐这次犀牛体验，以及那里出色的导游和犀牛饲养员。
野外讲座：
动物园有时会在一天快结束的时候举办客座讲座，邀请自然或野生动物保护领域的专家讲解他们工作中一些独特的事情。讲座会提供餐饮，座位也比较充足。我们听到了CLAWS Conservancy的负责人讲述他如何帮助某个非洲国家的村庄停止不必要的狮子猎杀并保护他们的牲畜。这是一个非常鼓舞人心且信息丰富的视频。这个视频更适合成年人观看，但可能也会有儿童版本。它相当便宜，而且您不必去动物园观看演讲。
这个地方非常宽敞，围栏又大又漂亮，工作人员友好且知识渊博，我在这里度过了一段美好的时光。这个动物园为成人和儿童提供了许多精彩的体验，您可以轻松花两天时间充分体验。可惜我只待了一天，还是错过了一些精彩内容。我完全支持这个动物园的做法，也欣赏他们为游客提供美好体验所付出的努力。
旅行小贴士：
• 不要在人多的日子或节假日去。我去的时候是周中阴天，基本上整个动物园就我一个人。很多动物都出来了，因为天气比较凉爽，而且大多数人都在上班或上学。我特意在周四去了。这么大的地方竟然如此空旷，如此私密，真是太神奇了。就连我的动物体验也只有我一个人参与。
• 如果您只有一天时间，而且恰逢动物园开放，可以考虑租借游猎自行车。它们本质上就是自行车，真的能让您无需长途跋涉就能看到所有景点。动物园的围栏很大，而且它们之间的距离也会增加您的步行时间。如果您有大型聚会和儿童，围栏可以容纳多人。
• 下载地图应用程序。它可以帮您更轻松地游览动物园，功能类似于谷歌地图。我没有下载地图应用程序，所以经常迷路。工作人员非常友好，如果他们有时间或者您实在迷路了，很乐意帮忙接送您。
• 至少体验一次动物。即使是最便宜的，与动物互动也是很棒的。他们付出了很多努力，让游客玩得开心，让动物感到舒适。
• 穿着舒适的衣物，并携带让您在户外感到舒适的物品。我们说的是佛罗里达州的炎热和潮湿，所以您会感到炎热，并感受到阳光或雨水。请提前查看天气并做好相应准备。您也可以自带饮用水。
• 停车场很大，但我个人是乘坐优步来的，因为我不是当地人。如果你为了参加动物园的疯狂讲座而待到很晚，大门可能会关闭，不允许优步进入，这样你就得走上一英里才能到达。所以，提前做好计划，以防万一你不得不拼车。
动物园整体：
动物园本身很漂亮。基本上所有地方都是环状的，所以你通常最终会回到中心或你出发的地方。动物园里种满了鲜艳的植物，还有凉爽的围栏和大量的信息标识。动物园到处都有饮水机和瓶装水补充站，甚至还有几个手机充电站。有一件事我没想到，那就是这里有供孩子们玩耍的水景，所以如果你想让孩子们在水里玩一会儿，一定要带上泳衣。大多数时候，餐饮场所都不远，洗手间也一样。除了Dippin' Dots之外，我没有尝试其他食物，但看起来都很不错。人行道宽阔舒适，但潮湿时可能会很滑。我们遇到了一些小雨，注意到有些地方的地面会很滑。在人少的日子里，很多摊位都会关门，所以食物可能离你有点远，但喷泉可以让你补充水分。动物园里有不少阴凉处，但大多数围栏附近都没有。动物园规模庞大，如果你打算步行或体验动物，可能无法看到所有东西。步行大约需要6英里。对了，礼品店在动物园下午5点关门后30分钟继续营业，所以你不必担心手忙脚乱地买纪念品。有时很难知道哪些门是开着的，因为你看不到里面，但如果所有门都关着，就继续试试吧。
犀牛体验：
我非常荣幸能够独自和导游/工作人员一起体验犀牛体验。在前往犀牛馆的路上，我不仅了解了关于这些动物的趣事，还很幸运地与成功完成人工授精的犀牛宝宝进行了互动！我们给这只可爱的小犀牛喂食、梳毛、抚摸，还给它洗澡！这一切都由动物自己决定，而且在整个过程中，它们会得到很多零食。工作人员也提到，由于完全由动物自己决定，所以他们不能保证你也能体验到我体验到的所有乐趣，但这真的太神奇了！强烈推荐这次犀牛体验，以及那里出色的导游和犀牛饲养员。
野外讲座：
动物园有时会在一天快结束的时候举办客座讲座，邀请自然或野生动物保护领域的专家讲解他们工作中一些独特的事情。讲座会提供餐饮，座位也比较充足。我们听到了CLAWS Conservancy的负责人讲述他如何帮助某个非洲国家的村庄停止不必要的狮子猎杀并保护他们的牲畜。这是一个非常鼓舞人心且信息丰富的视频。这个视频更适合成年人观看，但可能也会有儿童版本。它相当便宜，而且您不必去动物园观看演讲。
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