Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Rich Hare

My wife and I enjoyed our visit at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. We arrived just prior to opening. We found the cost of entry to be about what one would expect now days. There is an additional cost for food pellets if you wish to feed the flamingos. It is suggested that you arrive early and immediately proceed to the flamingo feeding area if you want to hand feed them. Although the main attraction is the flamingos we greatly enjoyed the walk through the gardens which is mostly shaded due to the large tropical vegetation and trees. There were plenty of park benches available along the way. The young gentleman who presented the reptile presentation provided a very informative talk which the assembled crowd seemed to appreciate. The butterfly garden was a treat as were the various plantings throughout the park. Overall, it was a very pleasant visit.

Psalms 118:17

Even in 105° heat, our family of three enjoyed this park. Be prepared to walk! Fun shows for kids and animal encounters. My daughters favorite part was holding the butterflies.. Flamingo Cafe is a great place to cool off but be prepared to buy $3.75 ice cream sandwiches. I was able to get the father's day coupon for a free ticket via online. And no mosquitoes...a big plus!

Linton Neal

What a wonderful experience! The kids and I had a blast visiting Jungle Gardens! Awesome environment and everyone there was very nice! We loved being up close to the animals! Will be going back the next time we visit. Definitely recommend!

Kat

We come every year, and always have a good time. People are complaining about the price? I think $20 is good to spend here. My kids enjoyed feeding the flamingos, the petting zoo, butterfly garden, and seeing some other animals. No issues with staff yesterday. You don't need to eat there, bring a lunch or snack from home. Decent paved path for our stroller. Yes, their rates Have gone up and now they charge more for extra encounters, but inflation is everywhere!