Hard Rock Cafe Miami Partners with Zoo Miami and Zoological Society of Florida Through Limited-Edition Pin Series to Benefit the Association Of Zoos and Aquariums and Zoo Miami

The Jaguar Pin

Lions, tigers and bears have made their way to Hard Rock Cafes across the U.S. and locally at Hard Rock Cafe Miami in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  Hard Rock Cafe Miami has launched a special Jaguar pin with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the AZA and Zoo Miami.  This limited-edition design features a jaguar from the Amazon & Beyond exhibit and is now available for purchase at Hard Rock Cafe Miami for $14, while supplies last. Hard Rock Cafe Miami is one of 24 Hard Rock locations nationwide offering city-specific, endangered species guitar pins. Please visit www.hardrock.com/miami or call 305-377-3110 for additional details.

In celebration of this pin, Hard Rock Cafe Miami will be hosting a Happy Hour fundraiser for the Zoological Society of Florida on June 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at its Bayside location (401 Biscayne Blvd., R-200).  There will be a live band, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and a raffle to win rockin’ prizes, including the entire 24 Hard Rock Cafe Endangered Species Pin Collection, tickets to Feast With The Beasts, an Annual Pass to Zoo Miami and more!  A $10 donation benefits the Zoological Society of Florida’s wildlife education and conservation programs. Visit www.zoomiami.org to RSVP.

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information, please visit www.aza.org.

Rated one of the top ten zoos in the U.S. by Tripadvisor.com, Zoo Miami houses more than 2,000 animals in natural habitats and provides visitors the feel of a safari. Enjoy animals like okapis, giant river otters, elephants and rhinos in large open air exhibits; a giraffe feeding station; camel rides; an Indian rhino encounter; meet and greets with Nickelodeon’s favorite animal rescuer, Diego; tram tours; family cycles; water play areas; a monorail and state-of-the-art exhibits like Amazon & Beyond.  Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street. General Zoo Admission is: $15.95 plus tax, per adult and $11.95 plus tax, per child (3-12). Hours are 9:30 am–5:30 pm; ticket booths close at 4 pm.  Parking is free. Annual pass holders and children under 2 are also free. For more information, please visit www.zoomiami.org or call 305-251-0400.

The Zoological Society of Florida, founded in 1956, is the non-profit support organization for Zoo Miami. Today it is one of the largest membership organizations in South Florida, with approximately 50,000 members. Its activities and programs include fundraising, marketing, volunteer services, educational programs, special events and member programming. Its mission is to encourage an appreciation for the world’s wildlife and to help conserve it for future generations. For more information, please visit www.zsf.org or call 305-255-5551.

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United Cerebral Palsy Students Visit Bayside Marketplace, Hard Rock Café & Ride the Thriller Speed Boat

The group at Bayside Marketplace in
downtown Miami, where they ate at
the Hard Rock Café and went on a
Thriller Miami speed boat ride.

Students from United Cerebral Palsy of Miami's (UCP) Transitional Learning Academy and adults from the Adult Day Training Program recently had the opportunity to go to Bayside Marketplace to take a fast paced cruise on Thriller Miami's speed boat. This power catamaran boat takes attendees on a 45 minute off-shore adventure for the ultimate sightseeing experience on the waters of Biscayne Bay, South Beach, Fisher Island, the Miami Gold Coast & Key Biscayne. These tours cover three times the area as compared to other tour vessels, so the group could see Miami from a whole new perspective. 

The event was made possible by the coordination and generosity of Ira Strickman, with the owners of Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures, George Hall and Charles Keith. Ira also contacted his friend Gonzalo Del Rio, manager of the Hard Rock Café in Bayside Marketplace, who donated a scrumptious lunch to the group following the thrilling boat ride.   

Some of the student's parents were able to take the day off and accompany UCP on this fun adventure.  Denise Hirshon, a mother who attended the field trip said: "Please let all involved know how grateful I am for their kindness and generosity. Everyone had a good time! I could see it on so many faces." 

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Have a Screaming Good Time in Miami for Halloween

From tame to terrifying, silly to scary, Miami has a Halloween event for everyone!

Bayside Halloween
Oct. 31, 5pm-7pm. Free to the public. Enjoy live music and entertainment from Bayside’s colorful street performers plus Trick or Treating for the kids. Bayside Marketplace. 401 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami, 305-577-3344. www.baysidemarketplace.com

Circo de Los Horrores
Oct. 8-31. Miami will be invaded by monsters, ghouls and goblins when Circo de los Horrores debuts to American audiences. This live touring production is a unique blend of human circus and horror featuring world-class acrobats, dancers and specialty acts from around the world. At the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., downtown Miami, 305-416-5977. www.ticketmaster.com (Recommended for children 10 and older.)

Buried Alive!
Oct. 22-24; Oct. 28-31, 7pm-11pm. Reaping horror, thrills and fear, ‘Buried Alive!’ rises up this Halloween with haunted houses, unlimited carnival rides, live DJs and nightmarish fright. Experience pure terror as lifeless corpses and mad characters roam a 5-acre field of screams. May not be appropriate for young children. At the Miami Seaquarium event area, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway,Virginia Key, 786-235-4140. www.buriedalive2010.com

Jungle Island’s Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 30-31, 10am-5pm. From trick-or-treating through the Jungle to themed animal shows, kids of all ages will enjoy a family-friendly, fun-filled time. Everyone can enter the annual costume contest. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, downtown Miami, 305-400-7000. www.jungleisland.com

The Monster Masquerade at Dr. Wilde’s Screamatorium
Oct. 23, 8pm-mid. Come to where the wild things are and party in the dark with real spooky creatures while enjoying free witches brew and Dr. Wilde’s open bars, food from the lab including troll fingers, costume contests with prizes to die for and music that will keep the zombies dancing all night long. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-255-5551. www.zoomiami.org

Spooky Zoo Nights
Oct. 29-30, 7pm-11pm. Enjoy a night of spooky zoo fun, with a haunted house, haunted tram rides, haunted carousel, scary stories around a fiery pit and much more. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-255-5551. www.zoomiami.org

Zoo Boo!
Oct. 30-31, 11am-4pm. Children 12 and under can trick-or-treat, participate in costume contests and win fabulous prizes in a safe environment. Even Zoo Miami’s very own animals will receive special Halloween treats! Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-255-5551. www.zoomiami.org

Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash
Oct. 24, 1pm-6pm. Features a haunted house, trick-or-treating, crafts and food and beverages. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Causeway, downtown Miami, 305-373-5437. www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Monster Splash Nighttime Bash
Oct. 28-31, 5pm-11pm. Halloween-themed animal shows, haunted houses, roaming skeletons, fireworks and more. Candy stations and other cool surprises will be set up around the park for trick-or-treaters in costume. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway,Virginia Key, 305-361-5705. www.miamiseaquarium.com

MCM’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Oct. 31, noon-5pm. Join Miami Children’s Museum and celebrate Halloween in style at the Fall Festival. Come dressed in costume and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. 980 Macarthur Causeway, downtown Miami, 305-373-5437. www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Halloween Spookover
Oct. 29, 8pm-6am. Take a spooky Nite Hike of the Tropical Hammock. Listen to ghost stories and performances by the Theater League of South Florida. Then it’s lights out, while the League of Paranormal investigators leads guests on a paranormal investigation of the historic house and main grounds. Bring a floor mat and pillow for seating, but no sleeping arrangements will be made. Breakfast served at sunrise. Programs contain mature subject matter. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668. www.deeringestate.org

Howl-o-Ween at Fairchild
Oct. 31, 9:30am-4:30pm. This Howl-o-ween bring your dog to Fairchild. Pooches are invited to Fairchild for a day of four-legged fun. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, 305-667-1651. www.fairchildgarden.org

Ghostly Ghastly Vice & Crime Coach Tour
Oct. 30, 1pm-4pm. Chill and thrill to stories of mobsters, smugglers and high-profile kidnappings on this coach ride as Dr. Paul George reveals Miami’s colorful criminal past. Visit the Miami City Cemetery, Al Capone’s historic Palm Island home and more. Reservations required. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., downtown Miami, 305-375-1621. www.historymiami.org

House of Horror Amusement Park
Oct. 7-31. Mon.-Thu., 6pm-mid; Fri-Sun., 5pm-mid. At this professionally produced haunted house and park, ghouls and goblins will scream their way through a two-acre haunted house and enjoy amusement rides, carnival food, interactive games and more. The House of Horror concert stage will feature performances by the hottest acts in South Florida and local DJs on select evenings. Miami International Mall, east parking lot, 1455 NW 107th Ave., 305-593-1775. www.houseofhorrorpark.com

Halloween Weekend Extravaganza
Oct. 29-31, all day. From trick or treating to street entertainment, plus plenty of partying and a costume contest, Lincoln Road comes alive for Halloween! Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-573-0882. www.gohrmc.com

Halloween on the Mile
Oct. 31, 3pm-6pm. Downtown Coral Gables invites kids of all ages to enjoy safe Halloween festivities on Miracle Mile. Enjoy trick or treating at area stores, a scavenger hunt and a costume contest at the Miracle Theater. Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-569-0311. www.shopcoralgables.com