Sightseeing
Buenos Aires Zoo
📍 Buenos Aires Zoo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Argentina, Buenos Aires
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Some areas free during the transition (check official info)
- Address
- Buenos Aires Zoo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Coordinates
- -34.5770, -58.4020
Introduction
The Buenos Aires Zoo, officially the Ecoparque, opened in Palermo in 1875 and is one of South America's oldest zoos. In recent years it has been transformed into an ecological park, phasing out caged displays in favour of rescue and education, while the historic enclosure buildings remain worth seeing.
✨ Highlights
1
Century-old park
Opened in 1875, one of the oldest zoos in South America.
2
Ecological shift
Becoming an ecopark focused on rescue and education rather than caged display.
3
Historic structures
19th-century enclosures and gates are architectural attractions.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Av. Sarmiento 2600, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
→Time needed：1–2 hours
→Ticket Information：Some areas free during the transition (check official info)
💡 Tips
• Open areas and animal displays change often — check the Ecoparque website first.
• Cafés and restrooms are available inside.
• Easy to combine with Palermo park and the Japanese Garden.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Buenos Aires Zoo?
Some areas free during the transition (check official info)
Any practical tips for visiting Buenos Aires Zoo?
Open areas and animal displays change often — check the Ecoparque website first. Cafés and restrooms are available inside.
How long should I spend at Buenos Aires Zoo?
A typical visit takes 2 hours.
