Explore the Wonders of Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Getting There

• Public Bus

  To reach Sarasota Jungle Gardens using public transportation, start by locating the nearest Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus stop. Depending on your location in Sarasota, you may need to take Route 8 or Route 14, which both service the area around Sarasota Jungle Gardens. If you're starting from downtown Sarasota, catch Route 14 at the Sarasota Bus Terminal. Ride the bus until you reach the 'N Tamiami Trail @ 37th St' stop. From there, transfer to Route 8. After boarding Route 8, continue to ride until you reach the '3700 Bay Shore Rd' stop, which is the nearest stop to the gardens. You will need to walk a short distance (approximately 0.2 miles or 5 minutes) to the entrance of Sarasota Jungle Gardens, located at 3701 Bay Shore Rd.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer biking, Sarasota has several bike rental options available downtown. Rent a bike and head north on Tamiami Trail (US-41). Continue on Tamiami Trail until you see the signs for Bay Shore Rd. Turn left onto Bay Shore Rd and follow it until you reach Sarasota Jungle Gardens at 3701 Bay Shore Rd. The total distance is about 3 miles from downtown Sarasota, and the ride should take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on your pace.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy walking and are staying nearby, you can take a leisurely stroll to Sarasota Jungle Gardens. If you are in the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores area, head towards Bay Shore Rd. Walk west on Bay Shore Rd until you reach the gardens at 3701 Bay Shore Rd. The distance will vary based on your starting point but expect to walk approximately 1 mile or more, which should take around 20-25 minutes.