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Guadalajara Zoo

Zoológico Guadalajara

The modern Guadalajara Zoo is next to the Barranca de Huentitán-Oblatos. It's worth visiting for its view of the canyon, and for its collection of animals, its safari ride, aerial cable cars, and its panoramic train. Other highlights include a reptile house, an arctic habitat, a nocturnal environment exhibit and a tropical forest simulated environment. Special packages available for different combinations of access to panoramic train, safari, aerial cable cars, and/or aquarium

Address: Paseo del Zoológico 600, Huentitán el Alto
Getting there: Mi Mega to Zoologico
Hours: Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00 when school is in session, daily 10:00-18:00 during summer break and on holiday weekends
Price: varies by packet, M$200-400 (Nov 2024)
Website: zooguadalajara.com.mx (opens in a new tab)

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