SARASOTA, Florida, When Hurricane Irma blew through in early September, she made quite a mess for Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Dozens of trees were toppled and many animal enclosures were crushed, but the Gardens’ beloved animals were safe in secure, indoor facilities with caring staff during the storm.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens has reopened with Super Saturday Deals – half off ticket prices for Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. While some exhibits remain closed as reconstruction and upgrades continue, the flamingos are out and missing all the usual activity of a normal fall day. Our show birds are eager to perform and the alligators are longing for an audience. Please join us and see the first stage of our recovery. We greatly appreciate the support of our community and look forward to another 78 years being Sarasota’s Favorite Family Attraction. The gardens are located at 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234.
Admission is free for children three and under; $6.50 for children 4-16; $9.00 for adults and $8.50 for seniors 65 and older; taxes are not included. The Gardens are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and are located at 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234.
Visit the Sarasota Jungle Gardens web site at www.sarasotajunglegardens.com or call (941) 355-5305 for more information.
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Media Contact:
Nancy Lavick
(941)355-1112 Ext. 303
nancylavick@sarasotajunglegardens.com
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About Sarasota Jungle Gardens:
Sarasota Jungle Gardens features acres of lush tropical vegetation, winding jungle trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows throughout the day. Established in 1939, Sarasota Jungle Gardens is home to native and exotic animals, including birds of prey, many different species of parrots and macaws, free-roaming flamingos, primates, small mammals, dozens of snakes, lizards, iguanas, crocodiles and other reptiles. Visitors have a unique opportunity to interact with and experience the animals, many of which found their home at Sarasota Jungle Gardens through approved private donations or through state and federal agencies that wanted to ensure these animals would live in a safe environment and permanent, caring home. All revenue goes directly to the care and enrichment of the resident animals.