The area’s only ZOOlogical Gardens!

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of the oldest continuously operating attractions in the State of Florida. Open to the public in December of 1940, the “Gardens” has retained its old Florida charm and very little has changed over the past sixty-eight years. A visit to the Gardens will bring back the memories of Florida days gone by.

Many of the animals that you will see at Sarasota Jungle Gardens came to us through many sources. Some were rescued from adverse or inhumane conditions and some were donated by pet owners who could no longer care for their charges. Many of the rare and endangered exotic birds were given to us by various rescue organizations nationwide. Our native Florida Crocodiles, which are a “species of concern”, are on loan to us from the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm and a local breeder to use for educational and conservation purposes.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens features 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding jungle trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows twice daily. The “Kiddie Jungle” features a tree house, haunted tree, tiger swings, slide and a custom wooden train for the children to play on. The Flamingo Café serves delicious sandwiches, ice cream and snacks and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Come hungry and enjoy the Café or you can bring your own picnic lunch and dine alfresco on one of the many picnic tables that are available!

Your visit isn’t complete without feeding our “free roaming” American Flamingos! When was the last time you had a Flamingo eating out of the palm of your hand?

As you browse our web-site, you will find just how special we are! Please visit every page and you will see that your visit to Sarasota, Florida will not be complete without visiting historical Sarasota Jungle Gardens!