Animal interactions and private experiences at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Experience Close Encounters! Get friendly with some flamingos, take your picture with a parrot. Touch a tortoise.

This family-owned and operated local attraction was established in 1939. Sarasota Jungle Gardens is rich in history and preserves memories of "Old Florida" days gone by with remaining current and exciting for families, locals and tourists alike.

With over 200 native and exotic animals, many of them rescued or donated, all nestled within 10 acres of lush tropical landscaping connected by winding jungle trails.

When you come to Jungle Gardens, whether it's your first time or your 100th, you are sure to have a good time because there really is so much to do!

• See ring-tailed lemurs at play
• Attend our parrot show
• Hold a snake
• Overlook a prairie dog exhibit 
• Attend a meet the keeper presentation
• Engrave a brick with your name
• Get your picture taken with an alligator
• Get lost in the jungle
• County baby ducks
• Host a birthday, wedding or field trip
• And so much more!

For annual tickets, visitor information and more information, click here.