Guadalajara Zoo, Metropolitan zoo in Huentitan Canyon, Guadalajara, Mexico
The Guadalajara Zoo extends across 50 hectares with an additional 280 hectares of ecological reserve within the Huentitan Canyon natural area.
The facility began operations in March 1988 as part of a regional conservation initiative, marking the establishment of the first major zoological park in Guadalajara.
The zoo maintains dedicated spaces for Mexican wildlife conservation, including programs for the reproduction of native species like the Mexican wolf.
Visitors can access the zoo through public transportation using the Macrobus station on Calzada Independencia, with reduced admission rates for children ages 3 to 11.
The facility houses Latin America's largest herpetarium and includes Mexico's first inland city aquarium, featuring marine species from different ocean environments.
Inception: 1987
Website: http://zooguadalajara.com.mx
GPS coordinates: 20.72838,-103.30833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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