Where was "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective's" turf?

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’s turf was Miami, Florida. The 1994 comedy follows Ace, a flamboyant private investigator who specializes in finding missing animals, as he searches for the Miami Dolphins’ stolen mascot, a bottlenose dolphin named Snowflake.

Miami is more than a backdrop: the film uses its tropical climate, beaches, colorful architecture, and professional football culture as part of Ace’s comic identity. The city’s connection to the Dolphins also gives the mystery its central sports angle, with the team preparing for the Super Bowl.

Jim Carrey’s performance made Ace Ventura one of the defining comic characters of the 1990s. The film was directed by Tom Shadyac and became a major breakout success for Carrey, helping establish his energetic physical-comedy style. A common mix-up is confusing Ace’s Miami setting with the African locations featured in the sequel, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.