Jardin Zoologico Review

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Jardín Zoológico

  • Address: Avs. General Las Heras and Sarmiento, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
  • Phone: 11/4806-7412
  • www.zoobuenosaires.com.ar

Fodor's Review:

You enter through the quasi-Roman triumphal arch into the architecturally eclectic, 45-acre city zoo. The pens, mews, statuary, and fountains themselves—many dating from the zoo's opening in 1874—are well worth a look. Jorge Luis Borges said the recurring presence of tigers in his work was inspired by time spent here. Among the expected zoo community are a few surprises: a rare albino tiger; indigenous monkeys, known to perform lewd acts for their audiences; and llamas (watch out—they spit). Some smaller animals roam freely, and there are play areas for children, a petting farm, and a seal show. Mateos (traditional, decorated horse-drawn carriages) stand poised at the entrance to whisk you around.

  • Cost: 8 pesos
  • Open: Tues.-Sun. 10-5:30
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