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Jungle Island is starting a brand new tradition to kickoff 2020 in South Florida. Park visitors can now ice-skate in shorts and a t-shirt at Miami’s only outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of a tropical jungle. The nearly one-acre long rink is made of real ice and is decked out in decorations, reminiscent of a Winter Wonderland. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 2, 2020, and during Luminosa. The cost is $49.95 per adult, $39.95 per child (3 to 10 years old), which includes daytime park admission, one-hour ice skating and skate rentals, along with access to Adventure Bay, over 350 animals, exhibits and shows. Jungle Island offers an unlimited ice skating add-on for an additional $15 per guest. To purchase tickets, visit www.jungleisland.com. Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132 / www.jungleisland.com 305-400-7000

Jungle Island is starting a brand new tradition to kickoff 2020 in South Florida. Park visitors can now ice-skate in shorts and a t-shirt at Miami’s only outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of a tropical jungle. The nearly one-acre long rink is made of real ice and is decked out in decorations, reminiscent of a Winter Wonderland. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 2, 2020, and during Luminosa. The cost is $49.95 per adult, $39.95 per child (3 to 10 years old), which includes daytime park admission, one-hour ice skating and skate rentals, along with access to Adventure Bay, over 350 animals, exhibits and shows. Jungle Island offers an unlimited ice skating add-on for an additional $15 per guest. To purchase tickets, visit www.jungleisland.com. Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132 / www.jungleisland.com 305-400-7000

Take a memorable journey through Jungle Island at night during Luminosa Festival of Lights. This captivating instagram-worthy experience spans 13 of the park’s lush 18 acres and features hundreds of giant lanterns – beautifully hand-crafted out of colorful silk by the world’s top Chinese Lantern Festival creators. The festival paints a magical story of the jungle, its wildlife, birds & blooms, and Biscayne Bay, while showcasing the exciting transformation of South Florida’s popular eco-adventure attraction. A few of the visual delights include a life-sized tame cassowary and striking silk parrots, a sea of glowing jellyfish, and panoramic reinterpretations of several iconic Miami destinations. Enjoy Chinese acrobat shows, a bird show, a Moet Champagne lounge, bars and food trucks daily. On weekends, Luminosa also boasts roving entertainment and live music. You don’t want to miss this nighttime spectacle! The cost is $35 per adult, $30 per child (3-10 years old) and $99 for a family (2 adults 2 children). Purchase tickets online to receive a discount. Luminosa is open to the public from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday from January 12 – February 9, 2020. Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132. www.jungleisland.com / 305-400-7000

Take a memorable journey through Jungle Island at night during Luminosa Festival of Lights. This captivating instagram-worthy experience spans 13 of the park’s lush 18 acres and features hundreds of giant lanterns – beautifully hand-crafted out of colorful silk by the world’s top Chinese Lantern Festival creators. The festival paints a magical story of the jungle, its wildlife, birds & blooms, and Biscayne Bay, while showcasing the exciting transformation of South Florida’s popular eco-adventure attraction. A few of the visual delights include a life-sized tame cassowary and striking silk parrots, a sea of glowing jellyfish, and panoramic reinterpretations of several iconic Miami destinations. Enjoy Chinese acrobat shows, a bird show, a Moet Champagne lounge, bars and food trucks daily. On weekends, Luminosa also boasts roving entertainment and live music. You don’t want to miss this nighttime spectacle! The cost is $35 per adult, $30 per child (3-10 years old) and $99 for a family (2 adults 2 children). Purchase tickets online to receive a discount. Luminosa is open to the public from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday from January 12 – February 9, 2020. Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132. www.jungleisland.com / 305-400-7000

MODS will debut newest traveling exhibit, Expedition: Dinosaur! on Saturday, January 25.

· Expedition: Dinosaur! presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, includes engaging and educational interactive experiences that explain dinosaur movement, digestion, and evolution, and showcase the life and methods of dinosaur fossil hunters from the 1800s to today.

·Other highlights of the exhibit include a digital sandbox, paleontologist camp, and an interactive robot that allow visitors to manipulate dinosaur eggs.

· On display will be life-like animatronic dinosaurs including Albertosaurus, Young Amargasaurus, Carnotaurus, Dilophosaurus, Iguanodon, Pachycephalosaurus, Velociraptor, Stegasaurus and Triceratops.

·The traveling exhibit will run from January 25 through May 25.

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DETAILS: Admission to the exhibits are included with a purchase of a ticket to MODS. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or through the Reservations Department at 954-713-0930.

The exhibit will be open to the public daily through Monday, May 25, 2020. For more information, please visit mods.org.

Stomp Back to the Prehistoric Ages during Roar & Explore Weekends at MODS.

-Channel your inner paleontologist and go on a 30-minute adventure through the Museum’s newest traveling exhibit, Expedition: Dinosaur

-Blast to the past and piece together a full dinosaur skeleton with state-of-the-art augmented reality technology from Magic Leap. (must be 14 and older)

-Construct model fossils through the Fun with Fossils program and learn about present day relatives of the dinosaurs at the Scales and Slime reptile show.

-Expedition: Dinosaur presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, includes engaging and educational interactive experiences that explain dinosaur movement, digestion, and evolution, and showcase the life and methods of dinosaur fossil hunters from the 1800s to today.

This event is FREE with Museum admission. For more information, please call 954.713.0913 or email booking@mods.net.

Ready to #LIVEITMIAMI for Super Bowl week? Take your friends and family to Super Bowl LIVE at Bayfront Park! A week-long fan fest free of cost to guests of all ages. The festival will have a Huddle Down Community Stage, Road to the 11th, Tailgate Town featuring a Culinary stage, water shows, an environmental village, evening parades, fireworks and so much more.

The Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon performance lineups by stages are as follows:
*ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Huddle Down Community Stage
• Saturday, January 25th –
o 11:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Sound Factory
o 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Mariachi Homestead Miami
o 1:30 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. JECC Bootcamp Jazz
o 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Python Challenge Award Ceremony
o 4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. IFE ILE
o 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Brian Collins
o 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Mojo Ike & Val Woods Experience
o 8:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. High Tolerance
• Sunday, January 26th –
o 11:00 P.M. – 11:30 A.M. Simone’s Just Dance
o 12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M. Beacon Hill Miami Gardens Drumline
o 1:00 P.M. – 1:20 P.M. Bamachol Group 1
o 1:30 P.M. – 1:50 P.M. Bamachol Group 2
o 2:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Little Dreamers
o 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. IKO IKO
o 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Guerra Grooves
o 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. La Vie
o 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways
• Monday, January 27th –
o 5:00 P.M. – -6:30 P.M. Oriente
o 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. George Tandy w/ Jam Band
• Tuesday, January 28th –
o 5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Stereo Mix
o 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Melton Mustafa
• Wednesday, January 29th CLOSED
• Thursday, January 30th –
o 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Cortadito
o 6:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. High Tolerance
o 8:45 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Samantha Russell Band
• Friday, January 31st –
o 1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Papaloko Drum Society
o 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Wildfire Band
o 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Jesse Jones Jr.
o 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Stef Silva
o 8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Innasense
o 9:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Dream on Band
• Saturday, February 1st –
o 12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M. Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida
o 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. New Century Dance Company
o 1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Curbstone
o 3:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Gaucho “Los Latigos Santiguanos”
o 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Luis Bofill
o 6:00 P.M. – 7 P.M. Spam Allstars
o 8:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Suenalo
o 9:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Carlos Oliva & Los Sobrinos del Juez
Amphitheater Stage
• Friday, January 31st –
o 8:00 P.M.
 Opening Act- J Perry
 Headliner: Walshy’s Fire Miami Orchestra featuring Nu Deco Ensemble
• Saturday, February 1st –
o 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
 AFC/NFC Team Pep Rallies
o 8:00 P.M.
 Opening Act: Domino Saints
 Headliner: Fitz & the Tantrums
The Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon hours of operations are as follows:
• Saturday, January 25th – 11:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
• Sunday, January 26th – 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.
• Monday, January 27th – 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
• Tuesday, January 28th – 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, January 29th CLOSED
• Thursday, January 30th – 4:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
• Friday, January 31st – 11:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
• Saturday, February 1st – 11:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.