Buenos Aires Attractions
African elephant at Buenos Aires Zoo © Andrew Allison
Buenos Aires Zoo
Home to over 350 animal species and known for some of its exotic
breeding, the Buenos Aires zoo is the perfect place for families, a
romantic date or tourists. With nine species of mammals, 49 species
of reptiles and 175 species of birds, the zoo's goals are to
conserve species, produce research and educate the public.
Disposable cameras are on sale and professional photographers are
on standby to capture all the memories. Animal food can be bought
at the entrance and other stations located around the zoo to
encourage visitors' interaction with the animals. The best time to
visit the zoo is on a sunny weekday afternoon, when time can be
spent lounging in front of the white tiger enclosure, for which the
zoo is well-known, or elephant house with only a few other people
to contend with for the best view.
Address: Ave Sarmiento and Ave Las Heras;
Website: www.zoobuenosaires.com.ar;
Telephone: (0)11 4011 9900;
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 10am. Open daily during school holidays;
Admission: General admission (Entrada general) is $8 or the more advanced pass (pasaporte) is $14.90
