Parc Ivoloina, Zoological and botanical park near Toamasina, Madagascar.
Parc Ivoloina is a zoological and botanical park in eastern Madagascar covering more than 280 hectares of forest. Nine kilometers of walking paths connect different animal enclosures and plant collections throughout the grounds.
The Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group founded this facility as a protection center for native species. It became a key site for education and species conservation across the region.
The park works directly with local communities to demonstrate how nature protection happens in practice. Visitors can see the connection between learning about wildlife and caring for the land.
The park is open during daytime hours and lies within easy reach of the city of Toamasina. Local taxis and tuk-tuks service the route, making it simple to arrive and depart.
A distinctive feature is that several lemur species roam freely in the open areas. Visitors often encounter these animals moving naturally along the walking paths.
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