In July 1921 it opened its doors to the public Simón Bolívar National Botanical Garden and Zoo. Its origins date back to 1884, when Henry Pittier Promond founded the Garden of Plants and Animals. From that moment until today, the path traveled by this institution has been long.
Today, nestled in the Amon neighborhood, Its main objective is to educate the population in the conservation of the wild life national. With the auspices of FUNDAZOO, he tries to change the concept of the zoo as an “animal prison”.
It offers the visitor a recreational area in the middle of the city with its 2,5 hectares of wooded gardens, and a varied collection of autochthonous and exotic animals. We cannot miss the reptile house and the exhibition of exotic tropical birds, which are true treasures.
The park has a training area in ecology that offers workshops and guided tours to visitors, a souvenir shop and a restaurant. The value of the ticket is around one euro and children under 3 years old do not pay. It is open all year round, except Good Friday from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. You can contact them via e-mail: info@fundazoo.org.`
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