Zoológico de Sáenz Peña, Zoo in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, Argentina.
The Complejo Ecológico Municipal in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña covers 120 hectares, up from an original 20–25, and is reached at kilometre 1111 of Ruta Nacional 95. It holds a wildlife recovery centre for native animals seized from illegal trafficking, rescued from circuses, accidents or natural events; over 28,000 specimens have been recovered and released into natural environments in Chaco province.
The zoo was founded in 1978 and has developed into a center for protecting and studying the wildlife of the Chaco region. It grew into an important institution for preserving these natural habitats.
The zoo focuses on showcasing the animal and plant life of the Chaco region, allowing visitors to experience local nature directly. You see animals in naturalistic enclosures that reflect this province's ecosystem.
Access is from kilometre 1111 of National Route 95. The complex covers 120 hectares, so allow several hours and wear walking shoes; the grounds are used for family recreation, with rest areas and grilling spots.
The Complejo Ecológico achieved the world's first captive breeding of the Andean condor, with 11 chicks hatched in captivity, and has bred 12 jaguars in captivity through its endangered-species programme. More than 28,000 animals of various species have been recovered and released into natural environments of Chaco province.
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