Parque de las Leyendas, Zoo in San Miguel, Peru
This 970,000-square-meter zoological park maintains 2,071 animals from 215 species, divided into coastal, mountain, jungle, and international zones.
The park opened in 1964 under Fernando Belaunde Terry's government, receiving all animals from Barranco Zoo in 1970, including two Galapagos tortoises.
The facility integrates native Peruvian wildlife exhibits with archaeological sites from the Maranga culture, featuring multiple pre-Inca structures within its grounds.
The zoo operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with admission fees of 15 soles for adults and 8 soles for children aged 3-12.
The park houses the Ernst W. Middendorf Museum, displaying archaeological findings from the surrounding Maranga complex and ancient Peruvian artifacts.
Location: San Miguel
Location: Lurigancho-Chosica
Operator: Municipalidad de Lima
Address: Av. Parque de las Leyendas, San Miguel 15088, Peru 15088 San Miguel
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00-17:30; Thursday-Friday 19:00-20:00
Phone: +5117179878
Website: http://leyendas.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -12.06731,-77.08667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:35
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