Bunny-Palooza Hops onto the Scene at Miami Seaquarium: Celebrity Grand Marshal For Easter Parade, Continuous Egg Hunts, More!

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Easter Weekend in Miami gets underway with Bunny-Palooza 2012 at Miami Seaquarium, which hops onto the Easter scene from Friday, April 6th to Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 8th, with the largest parade in the event’s more than 10 year history. 

Ariana Grande of hit TV Show Victorious,
to serve as Grand Marshal of Easter Parade
during all three days of Easter weekend

The Easter Parade will feature Ariana Grande, who plays Cat Valentine, on the hit TV show Victorious.


In addition, guests will enjoy continuous Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day, candy galore and five acres of adrenaline pumping fun with bounce houses, ‘Giant Fun Slide,’ Rock Climbing Wall and many prizes and surprises.  


A discount offering of $8 off admission to Bunny-Palooza is available with a receipt or coupon from Publix Supermarkets.  Each day 10 lucky fans will have the opportunity to Meet and Greet with Parade Grand Marshal Ariana Grande. For more information on Bunny-Palooza and how to enter to win a Meet and Greet with Ariana Grande visit www.miamiseaquarium.com.




“Easter is a big deal at Miami Seaquarium,” said Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “This year, by bringing in a celebrity Grand Marshal we are building on the tradition that we have created over the course of more than 10 years. The 2012 Bunny-Palooza will be bigger and better than ever before. We are happy to welcome Ariana Grande to our parade and invite all her fans to come out to see her.”


The Easter Parade will start at 12:30pm on each day, complete with marching bands, strolling performers, costumed characters and of course the Easter Bunny. In addition, during the festivities, bunny hoppers should be on the lookout for a Golden Egg, which will be hidden in one goodie bag that will be given out during Bunny-Palooza. The Golden Egg will give one lucky child and up to three other family members or friends, admission to Miami Seaquarium for their entire lifetime. 


For more information please call 305-361-5705, Ext. 225.  Miami Seaquarium is located at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami.


Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits.


General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com.  Like Miami Seaquarium on Facebook.

Discounted Tickets to Bunny-Palooza at Miami Seaquarium, April 22-24

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Bunny-Palooza, the ultimate Easter Egg Hunt Celebration, marches in to Miami Seaquarium from Friday, April 22 to Sunday, April 24, featuring a big Easter Parade, continuous Easter Egg Hunts and five acres of adrenaline pumping fun with bounce houses, ‘Giant Fun Slide,’ Rock Climbing Wall and Euro Bungee jump.  Bunny hoppers will enjoy heaps of candies, prizes and many surprises.

The Easter festival offers egg hunts throughout each day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a spectacular Easter Parade daily at 1 p.m. complete with marching bands, strolling performers, costumed characters and culminates with the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Special discount coupons offering 50 percent off child admission with the purchase of a regular adult admission to Bunny-Palooza are available at participating Publix supermarkets and on Facebook.

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a printable coupon

During the festivities, bunny hoppers should be on the lookout for the Golden Egg, which will be hidden in one goodie bag that will be given out during Bunny-Palooza.  The Golden Egg will give one lucky child and up to three other family members or friends, admission to Miami Seaquarium for their entire lifetime.

For more information please call 305-361-5705, Ext. 225. Miami Seaquarium is located at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, on Virginia Key in Miami.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children ages 3-9. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com and on Facebook.

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Jungle Island Has Something For Everyone During 75th Anniversary

Mama Cass jumps in the air for a treat.

Jungle Island will be celebrating its 75th anniversary later this year. What began as one man's dream, originally called Parrot Jungle, in 1936 has blossomed into one of the Florida's oldest and most recognized attractions! 

Come see some of Jungle Island's biggest stars, such as Mama Cass, the world's most lethal bird and the only trained cassowary anywhere; or Vulcan the 900-pound liger and his Tabby tiger friends Mahesh, Orobella and Rahda. Also ask about visiting with our lovable Lemurs-an experience you'll never forget!

Stay up-to-date with what's going on at Jungle Island by visiting the website or Facebook, as new experiences and events are introduces and the 75th anniversary approaches.  

Free Admission for One Year

Now through March 31st when you buy a one-day park admission to Jungle Island, you'll receive an Annual Passport for free. The Annual Passport gives you unlimited access to the Jungle for 365 days including annual events such as our Easter Eggstravaganza, Halloween Spooktacular and more! Not to mention pass holders also receive discounts throughout the park including in our gift shop and Lakeside Café. The Passport also gets you discounts at other area attractions. 

Easter Eggstravaganza

South Florida's longest-running Easter celebration returns to Jungle Island. The annual Easter Eggstravangaza is an egg-citing three-day event, April 22-24, featuring daily Easter Egg Hunts with more than 50,000 eggs, stuffed with more than 800 pounds of candy, toys and prizes!

Plus, experience the famous pie-eating contests, arts and crafts stations, animal encounters and entertainment that will fulfill every child's delights. Look out for special appearances by the Easter Bunny himself!

Host Your Own Event At Jungle Island

Jungle Island's Treetop Ballroom creates exceptionally beautiful and lavish events--regardless of size. The highly-skilled staff dedicated to quality service and attention to detail. From elaborate galas and parties to spectacular seven-course dinners, Treetop accommodates any event with their executive kitchen. The culinary creations are sure to please even the most particular palate.

Whether hosting a few guests or a few thousand, Treetop ensures each person feels part of an intimate ballroom affair. The catering and banquet personnel are experts at guaranteeing every guest is regarded as a priority. From weddings to corporate meetings to birthday parties and bar mitzvahs, Treetop will help design a dream event.

The culinary experts can create a custom menu for any event based on your theme, dietary needs and price range. Additionally, Treetop is proud to offer a variety of set menus, which can help in the meal selection process.

Please call 305-400-7230 for more information or visit www.treetopballroom.com.

Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. Please call 305-400-7000 or visit  www.jungleisland.com for more information.




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