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Easter 2012 in Miami

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Easter is a beautiful time of year in Miami and our city offers residents and visitors many special events designed to celebrate the holiday season and enjoy the wonderful early spring weather. This year’s events include special celebrations at some of Miami’s top attractions as well as some fabulous Easter brunches at area restaurants.

Miami Metrozoo’s Great Egg Safari
Saturday and Sunday, April 7-8, 2012
11AM-4PM at Zoo Miami
Join the Great Egg Safari at the zoo! The event will feature photograph opportunities with the Easter Bunny, continuous Easter egg hunts for kids 12 and under and special egg hunts for the animals of the zoo. Admission to the event is at regular zoo rates.

Easter Egg Hunt at Miami Seaquarium
Friday April 6 through Sunday April 8, 2012
10AM-4PM at Miami Seaquarium
Easter brings some additions to the regular fun of the Seaquarium with music, face painting, bounce houses and other Easter events. There will be continuous Easter egg hunts all weekend and every participant will receive a goody bag containing candy and a plush toy. The Easter Bunny will be accompanied by special performances of Flipper, Lolita, Roc, Maime and other favorites.

Enjoy Easter Brunch
Brunch is a traditional way to celebrate Easter Sunday and Miami’s restaurants offer many varied opportunities to partake. Try something new by visiting one of the Best Spots in Miami for Easter Brunch.

Jungle Island Easter Eggstravaganza
Friday April 6 through Sunday April 8, 2012
10AM-6PM at Jungle Island
Not to be outdone, Jungle Island also has a special Easter event planned featuring daily Easter egg hunts, face painting, arts and crafts, bounce houses, a coconut tree climb and pie eating contests. The Easter Bunny will be joined by a live DJ and other special events. Admission is $5 for children (3-10) and $29.95 for adults.

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