Guadalajara Zoo

Introduction

Guadalajara Zoo is built into the walls of the Huentitan canyon on the northern edge of the city, with ninety hectares terraced into animal habitats, and ranks among the best zoos in Latin America with some 360 species and over 1,500 animals. Its distinction is that the canyon's drop becomes the exhibit: the safari bus, included with admission, crosses African-savanna-style enclosures where giraffes, rhinos and zebras move against the cliff face, the most photogenic part of the visit. Walking trails then link big cats, the Monkeyland primate area, the Herpetario reptile house, a nocturnal animal building and an aquarium, with a panoramic train, bird and reptile demonstrations, and a Skyzoo gondola that needs an upgraded package. The collection centres on African savanna animals, big cats, primates and reptiles, and the zoo shares the address Paseo del Zoologico 600 with the Selva Magica amusement park on the canyon's northern edge. Tickets start at MXN 130 for adults and MXN 90 for children aged 3-11, with Premier and Diamante packages adding rides and the gondola; pay in local currency by cash or card. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00; the site is large and hilly, so allow three to five hours and come in the morning when the animals are most active.

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