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March of Dimes event at Jungle Island |
One-of-a-Kind Events at Jungle Island
In August of this year, I ran into Sandy Edwards, Jungle Island's director of sales, at the Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism hosted by the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. I mentioned to Sandy that I had always wanted to see Jungle Island's liger - a rare mix of a lion and tiger that weighs in at about 900 pounds. The next day, there I was, marveling at the 900-pound beast and experiencing a tropical escape in the middle of busting Miami.
Especially interesting for me as a certified meeting planner was to learn about all the unique settings the park has to offer for meetings and events, both inside and outside the ballroom. In fact, Jungle Island is one of Miami's premier attractions, ideal for conference attendees to see and interact with hundreds of exotic animals during a pre- or post stay or a free afternoon during the conference. However, there are also plenty of unique opportunities when it comes to meetings and events in the Jungle.
| "Ellen-On-Site" is written from a planner's perspective by Ellen Thomas, editor of the VISIT FLORIDA® Meeting Professionals Program | | | |
Indoor Options: This diverse and entertaining venue features multiple indoor options, starting with the Treetop Ballroom complex. The Treetop Ballroom is an elegant indoor ballroom with approximately 15,000 square feet of space and a spectacular view overlooking lush gardens, the dramatic downtown Miami skyline and the Port of Miami. For an afternoon general session or elaborate evening event, the Treetop Ballroom can accommodate 1,000 banquet style and up to 2,000 theatre style. Attendees can step outside onto the Royal Palm Veranda, ideal for a reception for up to 700 people or an alfresco banquet for 350. Additional indoor meeting space includes an 
Treetop Ballroom set for an event |
ample pre-function area and the nearly 2,000 square-foot Arboretum Room for smaller groups.
Outdoor Settings: Miami's famous balmy temperatures make it a pleasure to hold an outdoor event at Jungle Island. Groups can choose from a beachside setting overlooking Biscayne Bay, an amphitheatre complete with warm-weather African penguins or a semi-private area canopied with exotic foliage. The Sable Palm Plaza event space boasts natural built-in decor with majestic palms, tropical foliage and a lakeside view complete with dozens of pink flamingos. Another option is Lover's Perch, where an event can be held with two cascading waterfalls create a cool and relaxing backdrop. Perfect for a progressive dinner, different areas of the park can be set up for each course. Best of all, Jungle Island's animals are there to liven up your event create a cool and relaxing backdrop - from twin orangutans to the crocosaurus to the cassouary - the world's deadliest bird. You can even treat your most-adventurous attendees to a lively lemur experience where humans are welcomed into their enclosure as the lemurs bounce off the walls. Or check out a hungry llama named Otis and the massive land turtles that yearn to have their long necks scratched. The possibilities are wild at Jungle Island.
Expert Service: The experienced event staff here takes pride in creating custom events and experiences for each group. From a property-wide buyout for thousands to an elegant evening event, an outdoor company picnic or a small meeting in the Arboretum Room, Jungle Island offers planners many options for an unforgettable event.
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