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Zoo-Aquarium
Zoo-Aquarium Review
One of the most comprehensive zoological parks in Europe, Madrid's zoo houses a large variety of animals (including rarities such as an albino tiger) that are grouped according to their geographical origin. It also has a dolphinarium and a wild bird reservoir that hold entertaining exhibitions twice a day on weekdays and several more times on weekends. To get a good seat, arrive a few minutes before the show begins. The zoo is in the Casa de Campo, a large park right outside the western part of the city. It's best reached via subway to Príncipe Pío and then Bus 33, though the nearest metro stop is Casa de Campo.
- Address: Casa de Campo s/n, Moncloa, Madrid, 28011 | Map It
- Phone: 902/345-014
- Cost: €21.35 (children ages 3--7 €17.60)
- Hours: Jan., weekdays 11--6, weekends 10:30--6, Feb. and Mar., weekdays 11--6, weekends 10:30--7; Apr.--Aug., weekdays 10:30--7 (7:30 July and Aug.), weekends 10:30--9; Sept. and Oct., weekdays 11--6:30, weekends 10:30--7:30; Nov. and Dec., weekdays 11--6, weekends 10:30--6
- Website: www.zoomadrid.com
- Metro: Casa de Campo.
- Location: Old Madrid
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