Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana

The zoo spans 6.5 hectares and houses 2000 specimens representing more than 250 species from various Bolivian ecoregions in specialized habitats.

The zoological garden opened on August 19, 1979, under the direction of naturalist Noel Kempff Mercado, who established it as a sanctuary for South American fauna.

The facility includes educational spaces where visitors learn about Bolivia's position as the eleventh most biodiverse country globally and its rich vertebrate species.

The zoo features distinct sections including the Aquaterrarium for aquatic animals, Monkey Island, the Main Aviary with 116 bird species, and the Herpetarium.

This institution remains the only zoo in South America dedicated exclusively to displaying and preserving fauna native to the continent.

Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Operator: Unidad Desconcentrada Zoológico Botánico Municipal

GPS coordinates: -17.75963,-63.18535

Latest update: March 20, 2025 02:17