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Zoo Ave

Address: La Garita de Alajuela; head west from Alajuela center past cemetery, turn left after stone church in Barrio San José, continue on 2 km/1 mi; or head west of Pan-American Hwy. to Atenas exit, then turn right, Alajuela
Phone: 433-8989
www.zooave.com

Category: Zoos/Aquariums
Location: Alajuela

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5

Fodor's Review:

Spread over the lush grounds of Zoo Ave is a collection of large cages holding toucans, hawks, and parrots (the macaws range free), not to mention crocodiles, caimans, boa constrictors, turtles, monkeys, wild cats, and other interesting critters. The zoo, the best in Costa Rica, runs a breeding project for rare and endangered birds, all of which are destined for eventual release. It has a total of 120 bird species, including such rare ones as the quetzal, fiery-billed aracari, several types of eagles, and even ostriches. An impressive mural at the back of the facility shows Costa Rica's 850 bird species painted to scale.

Cost: $15
Open: Daily 9-5

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Reviewed by RAC from Brooklyn, USA on 4/14/08
It's a bit sad to see them in cages, but they do the Lord's work there in taking care of wild birds and releasing them. The macaws are free to fly around, and you get an occasional visitor--a crested caracara and blue-crowned mot-mot on our trip.