Ecological Center of Sonora, Zoo in Hermosillo, Mexico.
The Ecological Center is a zoo and nature facility in Hermosillo that displays four main geographical regions of Sonora, including mountains, prairies, desert, and the Sea of Cortez. The space is organized to show the different habitats and ecosystems of these areas.
The center opened in 1985 as a state-run facility focused on environmental education in northwestern Mexico. It was created to help people learn about the natural diversity and ecosystems of the Sonora region.
The center's name is often shortened to CES by locals, and school groups from across Sonora visit for guided tours of the habitats. A taxidermy hall complements the living exhibits, showing species such as the bighorn sheep and the desert tortoise that visitors may not see in the enclosures.
The center is open from Wednesday through Sunday, with morning hours being the main visiting time. It offers different admission rates for various visitor categories and has enough space to spend several hours exploring the different areas.
The facility houses an astronomical observatory with a large telescope that hosts regular talks about celestial events. Despite urban light pollution, this feature allows visitors to learn more about the stars and sky above.
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