Emperor Valley Zoo, Wildlife park north of Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
The Emperor Valley Zoo spans 7.2 acres and houses more than 2,300 animals representing 200 species from local and international origins.
The zoo started operations in November 1952 with ten cages containing 127 animals under the supervision of Governor Sir Hubert Rance.
The facility maintains a collection of scarlet ibis birds, representing the national bird symbol of Trinidad and Tobago.
Recent renovations include expanded enclosures for giraffes and Bengal tigers, with substantial funding from the Trinidad and Tobago government.
The zoo derives its name from the blue emperor butterfly that inhabited the valley where the facility now stands.
Location: Port of Spain
Address: Zoo Road PORT OF SPAIN
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 08:00-17:30; Thursday 08:00-18:30; Friday 08:00-17:30; Saturday 08:00-18:30; Sunday 08:00-17:30
Phone: +18686223530
Website: https://facebook.com/EmperorValleyZoo
GPS coordinates: 10.67562,-61.51642
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
Trinidad and Tobago offer a combination of coastal landscapes, nature reserves and historic colonial sites. The two islands lie off the northern coast of Venezuela and include diverse habitats ranging from mangrove swamps to rainforests and coral reefs. Attractions include the Caroni Swamp with its scarlet ibis colony, the Asa Wright Nature Centre in the Arima Valley and the natural asphalt deposit at La Brea Pitch Lake in southwestern Trinidad. The capital Port of Spain features colonial architecture including the Magnificent Seven along Western Main Road, the Red House parliament building and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Tobago provides beaches such as Pigeon Point Beach, Store Bay and Englishman's Bay, plus Fort King George above Scarborough. The Tobago Forest Reserve protects one of the oldest protected rainforest areas in the Western Hemisphere, while Little Tobago Island serves as a bird sanctuary. The Buccoo Reef Marine Area and Nylon Pool off Tobago's west coast offer access for snorkelers and divers. Religious sites like Dattatreya Temple and Mount St. Benedict Monastery reflect the country's cultural diversity. Additional natural attractions include Argyle Waterfalls, Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve, and the Yerette hummingbird sanctuary in Trinidad's Northern Range mountains.
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