Places in Spain - Places to visit -
Barcelona Zoo
The zoo in Barcelona is located within the city park and admission is reasonably priced. Barcelona zoo ranks among the top zoos in the world as the conditions are among the best possible. The enclosures are of open construction, allowing you to almost touch the animals and get as close as possible. In the infant zoo, children are encouraged to touch some of the animals. A small train runs around the zoo and you can hire electric buggies. |
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Barcelona zoo used to house Snowflake, the only albino gorilla in captivity. He sadly died of skin cancer a few years ago. Snowflake was just one of a wide selection of animals at the zoo including birds, African and European animals and a wonderful selection of reptiles. The iguanas and chameleons are particularly impressive.
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| The zoo in Barcelona was founded in 1982, making it one of the oldest and most modern zoos in the world. The zoo prides itself on the humane and comfortable conditions in which the animals are kept. |
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In the marine exhibits, the dolphins appear to be very content and love to perform at the glass window of the pool.
The opening times of the zoo and scheduled shows vary throughout the year but as a rough guide, the zoo is open from 10am - 5pm in the winter and 9.30am-7.30pm in the summer. |
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| The indoor aquarium has regular displays and the audience are invited to interact with the dolphins. You might get the best view but expect to get wet if you sit at the front. |
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| Barcelona Zoo is easy to get to by Metro, the nearest station being Barceloneta (L4) and Arc de Triomf (L1). |
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For further details about Barcelona Zoo, contact the tourist offcie or the zoo directly:
Parc Zoologic de Barcelona S.A
Parc de la Ciutadella s/n
08003
Barcelona
Tel - 932 256 780 Fax - 932 213 853
Website - www.zoobarcelona.com |
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