Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros, Municipal zoo in Sorocaba, Brazil
The Municipal Zoological Park is a 15-hectare facility with forest areas, a lake, and more than 350 different animal species in one location. The grounds are divided into sections where animals live in settings designed to resemble their natural surroundings.
The park's history started in 1916 with a smaller garden that was later moved to its current location. The opening at the new site drew crowds and showed the community's interest in this type of facility.
Named after a local conservationist, the space operates as a place where visitors observe animals in settings that mimic natural habitats. The grounds host active educational programs that help people understand why wildlife protection matters to the region.
The park is open most days of the week but has varying hours, so checking exact times before your visit makes sense. The grounds are relatively flat and easy to walk through, though comfortable shoes are recommended.
The grounds house one of the country's largest animal collections with scientific programs that actively support animal and plant research. This work often happens in the background and is not always noticed by visitors who mainly come to watch the animals.
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