[2] The park features new pop-up waterslides, an outdoor wind tunnel flight experience, zip lines, escape rooms, a Nerf battle stadium and other attractions.

Founded in 1936 by Francis "Franz" & Louise Scherr, Parrot Jungle is one of the oldest tourist attractions established in the Miami area.

"[3] Scherr, who owned and operated a feed and supply store in Homestead, became intrigued with the idea of building an attraction where birds would "fly free".

[3] Parrot Jungle was built as a winding nature trail dug through the coral rock and hammock land, indigenous to the area.

[6][8] The actual attraction moved to a new waterfront location on Watson Island, between downtown Miami and South Beach.

[9] The theme park's landmark is the sails covering the Jungle Theater, an arena where "Tale of the Tiger", featuring large cats and wildlife and other shows are presented.

There is a petting zoo where visitors can interact with a number of domestic and exotic animals, including an experience with red kangaroos.

[13] In well-traveled areas, vegetation was planted that stays healthy, green and stable despite heavy foot traffic, without the use of fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides.

Jungle Island also uses an integrated pest management system which employs biological controls, reducing the need for pesticides.

[14] Jungle Island also hosts environmental conferences and events including Gateway To Green,[15] Energy Smart Florida,[16] and Earth Miami.