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ATTRACTIONS & PROMOS Miami Metro Zoo's newest $13.6 million exhibit, the American Bankers Family Aviary, Wings of Asia, is the largest open-air Asian aviary in the Western Hemisphere. More than 300 exotic, rare and endangered birds representing more than 70 species are gradually being added to the free-flight aviary. The story is that today's birds are living dinosaurs, and the exhibit includes an interactive Field Research Center and Discussion Theater, dinosaur fossil excavation dig pit, and hands-on interactive displays supporting the scientific research linking modern birds to dinosaurs. The indoor Potamkin Conservation Center provides more interactive displays about birds, an underwater viewing area to watch swimming and diving ducks, fish and turtles, and a cave-like access to view the aviary from behind two waterfalls. For more information visit www.miamimetrozoo.com. In early 2004, Miami Seaquarium will complete a $250,000 renovation to its Florida manatee exhibit. The newly renovated interactive exhibit is scheduled to open in early March. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the endangered manatee while viewing them through large underwater viewing windows. The two-floor exhibit will display interactive educational graphics on the history, evolution, anatomy, and endangerment issues facing the Florida manatee. In addition, guests can read the updated storyboards of the manatees currently on display that are part of the manatee rehabilitation program. For more information visit www.miamiseaquarium.com. Parrot Jungle Island, located between Downtown Miami and South Beach, opened last summer with more than 3,000 animals and 500 varieties of plants and trees. Over the past several months, the attraction has added some new features including the "Crocosaurus", the largest captive crocodilian in North America, who calls the Serpentarium at Parrot Jungle Island his home. He weighs 2,000 pounds and is close to 20 feet long. They have also opened the Primate Area with spider monkeys, capuchins and gibbons, all up close and personal; built their Orangutan playground with plenty of space for resident orangutan kids Millie, Jake and Hannah to play, and report that Casper, their albino alligator, lives happily and protected from the sun in the Everglades Habitat, a true replica of Florida's Everglades, sponsored by South Florida Water Management District. For more information visit www.parrotjungle.com or call 305-2-JUNGLE. Gulfstream Park recently opened the Finish Line Sky Suite that provides a luxury box setting for private groups. It can be rented on a daily basis just as one would a luxury box at a stadium or arena sporting event. The climate-controlled, glass enclosed suite offers a spectacular view of the racetrack and will features a wet bar, refrigerator, large flat-screen televisions, seating for up to 15 guests, elegant furnishings, crystal chandelier, self-serve betting machines, a full assortment of food service from snacks to full-course meals, admission to the exclusive Turf Club, and all-day personalized service from a dedicated concierge. For additional information, please contact Claire Morit, Group and Sky Suite Sales Manager at 954-457-6233. Miami Restaurant
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