Wild Miami Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around South Florida

A vibrant, family-friendly guide to the unexpected nature found in and around Miami.

Miami may be a bustling city with a vibrant nightlife, but its wildlife is just as wild, if you know where to look. Wild Miami reveals the amazing ecology of this tropical metropolis. Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild Miami has something for everyone. This handy yet extensive guide looks at the factors that shape local nature and profiles over 100 local species, from beautiful flowers and towering palm trees to manatees and green treefrogs, spotted sunfish, and great blue heron. Also included are descriptions of day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails and beaches, in public parks, and in your own backyard. 

Brian Diaz is the Coordinator for the Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) program at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Fernando Bretos is a conservation scientist and manager of the Wider Caribbean Region at the Ocean Foundation. Shannon Jones is the Conservation Programs Manager at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. TJ Morrell is a freelance writer with a degree in journalism from the University of Florida.