Mendoza Zoological Park, Provincial zoo at Cerro de la Gloria, Mendoza, Argentina.
Mendoza Zoological Park is a zoo on the northeast slope of Cerro de la Gloria in Mendoza, Argentina, with several miles (kilometers) of walking paths crossing the grounds. The site is divided into different animal sections spread across the sloped terrain of the hill.
The zoo was founded in 1903 by landscape architect Carlos Thays at a different location in the city. It was later moved to the current hillside site and reopened in 1941.
The zoo sits on a hillside and draws many families from Mendoza who come on weekends to spend time outdoors. Visitors walk along open paths and watch animals in spacious enclosures, giving the visit a feel closer to a park stroll than a typical zoo trip.
The main entrance is on Avenida Libertador, and all animal areas are clearly signposted from there. Since the terrain is hilly throughout, wearing comfortable shoes and allowing enough time to explore at a relaxed pace makes the visit much easier.
In 2016, an Argentine court ruled that Cecilia, a chimpanzee living at the zoo, should be recognized as a legal person. She was then transferred to a specialized sanctuary in Brazil, and the case drew attention from legal and animal rights groups around the world.
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