Las Delicias Zoo, Zoological park in Maracay, Venezuela
The Las Delicias Zoo spans 7 hectares at the northern edge of Maracay, housing more than 1,000 animals from 1,300 different species within its grounds.
The zoo originated in 1915 as a private animal collection of General Juan Vicente Gomez, opening to the public in 1919 as Venezuela's first zoological park.
The facility maintains a virtual library in the former residence of General Gomez, providing educational resources about wildlife conservation for local communities.
The zoological park operates seven days a week, featuring exhibits of monkeys, birds, caimans, lions, giraffes, and elephants across its landscaped grounds.
The zoo recorded the first documented breeding of spectacled bears in an official Venezuelan zoological institution, with cubs born from a local male in 1975.
GPS coordinates: 10.28694,-67.56333
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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