Zoos, Farms & Animal Encounters for Kids in South Florida
Meet-the-animals outings toddlers love — petting farms, small zoos and wildlife spots across Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. 20 spots across 9 cities — including Miami, Davie, Coconut Creek, Loxahatchee. Every listing is chosen for toddlers and young kids, with the parking, shade and stroller notes parents actually need.
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Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital
Coral Springs · NW Broward
Small scale is the point: a toddler can see every animal before losing interest, and volunteers love chatting with little visitors.
Butterfly World
Coconut Creek · NW Broward
Pure toddler magic: fluttering color everywhere at eye level, shaded paths, and no reading required.
Tradewinds Park & Stables
Coconut Creek · NW Broward
Horses, goats, and a possible train ride in one park — you can build an entire morning here for almost nothing.
Flamingo Gardens
Davie · Central Broward
The tram ride is a built-in rest stop, peacocks strut right past strollers, and the whole loop fits in a morning.
Lion Country Safari
Loxahatchee · South Palm Beach
The safari happens from the car seat — nap-compatible, AC-cooled, and wildly exciting. The splash pad after seals the deal.
Amelia Earhart Park Petting Farm
Hialeah · Miami-Dade
Feeding goats for a few dollars delivers more joy per dollar than almost anything else on this list.
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
West Palm Beach · West Palm Beach area
Compact enough to cover in a toddler morning (unlike the mega-zoos), with a fountain splash zone as the mid-visit reset.
Zoo Miami
Miami · Miami-Dade
Giraffe feeding + splash zone + tram rides make the big distances toddler-manageable. A full special-occasion day trip (~1 hr drive).
Jungle Island
Miami · Miami-Dade
Animal shows and free-flying parrots deliver constant wow moments; pairs with Miami Children's Museum right across the causeway.
Animal EDventure Park
Boynton Beach · South Palm Beach
It's hands-on in a way big zoos can't be: feeding and petting encounters that wow toddlers and genuinely impress teens.
Panther Ridge Conservation Center
Loxahatchee · South Palm Beach
A calm, guided, up-close animal experience — magical for little animal-lovers, and small-group tours mean no overwhelming crowds.
HAPPI Farm
Davie · Central Broward
Small, gentle, and hands-on — exactly the pace a toddler wants, with friendly animals at their eye level and no big crowds.
My Little Farm
Davie · Central Broward
Purpose-built for little kids — feeding and petting gentle farm animals, with pony rides that are a toddler highlight.
Marando Ranch
Davie · Central Broward
A calm, feel-good place to meet rescued animals — the weekend pony and hay rides are an easy toddler win.
Pinto's Farm
Miami · Miami-Dade
A big, well-run petting-farm day — bottle-feed goats, ride a pony, and roam a real farm. Toddlers adore it; reserve on busy weekends.
Tinez Farms
Miami · Miami-Dade
Hands-on and low-key — bottle-feeding baby goats is peak toddler joy, and the pony rides seal it.
McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary
West Palm Beach · West Palm Beach area
A hands-on, up-close animal tour older kids love — but note the sanctuary does not admit children under 5, so it's a big-kid outing.
Monkey Jungle
Miami · Miami-Dade
Feeding a monkey by pulling a cup on a string is the kind of thing a three-year-old talks about for a week.
By Brothers Family Park
Miami · Miami-Dade
Pony ride, petting farm and train in a single admission - the sort of place that fills a whole morning without extra spending.
Robert Is Here
Homestead · Miami-Dade
Milkshake, goats, and a place to run after a car ride. Entry to the stand is free; you pay for food and treats.
Frequently asked questions
What are the zoos, farms & animal encounters for kids in south florida?
Meet-the-animals outings toddlers love — petting farms, small zoos and wildlife spots across Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. FundayFinder currently lists 20 matching spots, including Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, Butterfly World, Tradewinds Park & Stables and more.
Which cities in South Florida have the best options?
These guides cover Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Spots on this page include Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Davie, Loxahatchee, Hialeah, and other nearby cities.
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