Zoos in Buenos Aires

A summer trip to Buenos Aires is a good opportunity to explore the surroundings of the city and make outdoor excursions. In addition to the many parks, estancias and boat rides along the river, Buenos Aires has three major zoos which are much sought after by tourists. Have a look at our detailed guide with all the information you need about these three zoos in Buenos Aires to see which one most appeals to you! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="540"] The Buenos Aires Zoo[/caption]

Buenos Aires Zoo

Located in the heart of Buenos Aires in the Palermo neighbourhood next to the Botanical Gardens, Buenos Aires Zoo is the most easily accessible. It is located in the famous Plaza Italia, where there is also a subte station with the same name, at the cross-section of Av. Las Heras, Santa Fe and Sarmiento, opposite the La Rural Exhibition Centre. This zoo was established in 1888 with the intention of actively participating in the social and cultural development of its surroundings. Nowadays, their proposed activities go as far as committing to environmental issues, leading research projects, conservation work and education. The animals you can find in the Buenos Aires Zoo include lions, cougars, tigers, jaguars, black bears, polar bears, red pandas, orang-utans, sharks, condors and eagles. Aside from the reptile house, there is an aviary and an aquarium, a subtropical forest, 3D cinema and boat rides. The zoo also offers night tours to demonstrate the lives of nocturnal animals and in January there is a night photography workshop too. Forthose with kids, you might be interested in a promotion whereby purchasing admission to the Buenos Aires Zoo entitles visitors free entry to the Children's Museum. This promotion is available until February 28th.

Temaiken Biopark

Temaiken, one of the zoos in Buenos Aires classified as a biopark, is located in the provinces, just a few miles from the capital federal. This zoo has over 34 hectares and is divided into four themed sections: regional, African, Asian and aquatic. Temaiken Biopark aims to provide an educational space where visitors can interact and learn about the animals in a healthy environment, with mostly fauna and flora in the regional section, featuring wildlife from the Patagonian Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. The African section is home to flamingos, pelicans, antelopes, meerkats, hippos and zebras, whereas the Asian section is where you'll find tigers, fruit bats, squirrels, and more. In the aquarium, you can enjoy underwater wildlife and see sharks swimming just inches away from visitors, a truly exhilarating experience. The park offers several distinct and interesting attractions, such as a night tour where the visitor can spend the night in the park and learn about the night-time activity of the animals, or guided activities that enable children to learn about the care and conservation of fauna and flora. Temaiken Biopark is open during the summer (1/12 to 28/02) from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm and the entry fee is AR$128 for adults and AR$ 106 for children under the age of eleven.

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Lujan Zoo

The most famous and also the most controversial zoo in Buenos Aires is Lujan Zoo. Located just over 60km from the capital federal, Lujan Zoo was founded in 1994 with the aim of bringing humans and animals together. In addition to direct contact with animals such as  lions, tigers, bears, elephants, reptiles etc, the zoo also provides campsites, grills, restaurants, a museum and playground, ensuring a fun-filled day will be had by all visitors. Whichever of these zoos in Buenos Aires you choose to visit, we can guarantee it will be a success, not only for families travelling with children but for adults who wish to know more about the lives of these animals.

By Anna Flavia de Castro | Translated by Camilla Day