I had read about the Buenos Aires Zoological Gardens before we arrived here, and it was one of the reasons we looked for an apartment in this neighbourhood -- we are a half hour walk, or two subway stops, from the zoo!
But being there in person is a whole different ball of wax. The place is AMAZING!!! First of all, kids under 12 get in for free (as do senior citizens). Secondly, there are these cute, not-so-little rodents running around free everywhere. Thirdly, the selection of animals is quite varied, and although the cages are fairly generous, there is little space between them, and paths everywhere, so it is a pleasant and manageable walk for everyone.
There is also a merry go round (okay, it was a bit lame, kinda' slow, not very exciting, but for 30 cents a ride, what do you want?!) and a playground for kids.
We loved it, and will definitely be back!!!
But being there in person is a whole different ball of wax. The place is AMAZING!!! First of all, kids under 12 get in for free (as do senior citizens). Secondly, there are these cute, not-so-little rodents running around free everywhere. Thirdly, the selection of animals is quite varied, and although the cages are fairly generous, there is little space between them, and paths everywhere, so it is a pleasant and manageable walk for everyone.
There is also a merry go round (okay, it was a bit lame, kinda' slow, not very exciting, but for 30 cents a ride, what do you want?!) and a playground for kids.
We loved it, and will definitely be back!!!
(Click to enlarge images above.)