Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Come and enjoy Sarasota's Favorite Family Attraction! ABOUT SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS

We are a family owned and operated attraction beloved by generations.

We have big dreams and work hard to fulfill them for the good of our local community, national and international visitors and employees every day. We educate and delight children, and those young at heart, with the less hurried, non-manufactured, up close and personal interactions with nature. In fact, we are one of the oldest continuously operated attractions in Florida established in 1939. We ar

e rich in history and look to preserve memories of ‘old Florida’ days gone by while remaining current and exciting for today’s families, locals and tourists alike.

10/26/2025

We’re celebrating by treating Dominic, our American crocodile, to his favorite snack. 🎃

Did you hear that happy chomp?! 😉


10/22/2025

You heard our entertainment team! 🐊🐢🐍

We’re celebrating our reptiles in honor of ! 🥳 But if you want more fun facts about these guys, you’ll have to stop by to see them in person. 💗

Poison frog? Or stuffed frog? Which do you prefer? ✨…. We always want to see real animals enjoying their habitats but wh...
10/18/2025

Poison frog? Or stuffed frog? Which do you prefer? ✨

…. We always want to see real animals enjoying their habitats but when it comes to poison frogs, we recommend you stick to the toy ones in our gift shop! 🐸

10/17/2025

Today, we’re taking a moment to enjoy some of the everyday sounds you can hear around our gardens. From running water to talkative birds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. 🌿🦩🦜

How many dots are on the bottom of our Red-Footed Tortoise? 🔴🔴🔴That’s a number you will have to learn for yourself. 🐢 Un...
10/15/2025

How many dots are on the bottom of our Red-Footed Tortoise? 🔴🔴🔴

That’s a number you will have to learn for yourself. 🐢 Until then guess just how many spots are on these reptilian legs.

10/14/2025

We are wildly happy to be featured on ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB! 🦩🐊

Whether you are here to visit the petting zoo, indulge in our butterfly garden or flamingle with our mingos, you’ll want to bring the whole family to our gardens. It’s a great way to teach everyone about our amazing animal friends! 💗

Basking in the sun at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. ☀️ The best place to spend Saturday. Do like the flamingos and go over to...
10/11/2025

Basking in the sun at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. ☀️ The best place to spend Saturday.

Do like the flamingos and go over to our gardens the next time you’re free. 🦩😉📍3701 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota.

I spy with my little eye … a snake tongue! 👅😝You’ll just have to stop by the gardens to see if you can beat our vibrant ...
10/10/2025

I spy with my little eye … a snake tongue! 👅😝

You’ll just have to stop by the gardens to see if you can beat our vibrant reptile in a game of hide and seek. 🗝️

10/09/2025

When it comes to the animals that reside in our park, we definitely KNOW ball. 😎

Our feathered, scaly, and furry friends are always showing off their tricks, posing for the cameras, and ready to receive a treat. Most importantly, our animals are always excited to see our guests! 🐾🦜🌿

They say the sky is blue… but have you seen ME? 💙🦜If you haven’t, you can spend time with me seven days a week at Saraso...
10/06/2025

They say the sky is blue… but have you seen ME? 💙🦜

If you haven’t, you can spend time with me seven days a week at Sarasota Jungle Gardens: https://sarasotajunglegardens.com/

10/04/2025

We are so excited to be featured on ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB’s Animals on the Suncoast! 🦩🐊☀️

It’s always a treat to welcome guests to our park, especially ones like Brendan Mackey TV ! Thank you for highlighting our scaly, feathery, and furry friends, and for sharing how hey bring joy to our gardens. 🙂

Address

3701 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL
34234

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19413555305

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