Guadalajara Zoo, Metropolitan zoo in Huentitan Canyon, Guadalajara, Mexico
Guadalajara Zoo is a zoological park in Cañón de Huentitán, a natural canyon on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Mexico. The facility includes several themed zones with habitats for mammals, birds, reptiles and aquatic animals, all connected by pathways and viewpoints.
The facility opened in March 1988 as the first major zoological institution in the Jalisco region. Management gradually expanded the original enclosures to include conservation programs and an aquarium, which was added decades later.
The park takes its name from the city of Guadalajara and sits within the natural canyon of Huentitán, where native vegetation blends with the animal enclosures. Visitors see Mexican species such as jaguars and ocelots in areas that recreate local ecosystems and promote awareness of species protection.
The entrance is located near the Macrobus station on Calzada Independencia, which provides a direct connection from the city center. Children between 3 and 11 years old receive reduced admission, and the pathways throughout the park are wide enough for strollers and wheelchairs.
The park houses the largest reptile building in Latin America, where visitors can see lizards, snakes and turtles from different climate zones. The aquarium was the first of its kind in an inland Mexican city and features marine animals from the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico.
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