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Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo (ZOOMAT), Tuxtla Gutierrez

4.5
#2 of 27 in Outdoors in Chiapas
#Zoo / Aquarium, #Nature / Park
Named after a conservationist and zoo director, Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo (ZOOMAT) brings its guests into a nature reserve and showcases the animals of the region in a natural setting. The zoo only displays animals that are endemic to the region, making it a good place to learn about local wildlife. Founded in 1942, the zoo was relocated to the nature reserve in 1980. Prepare for a lot of walking during your visit; staff are stationed throughout the facility. Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo (ZOOMAT) is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our online itinerary creator, Tuxtla Gutierrez Edition.
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  • By Reyna H On January 19, 2018
    I loved everything from the entrance, the hanging bridge, food, price, explanations, a lady gave us a talk on the place of the frogs and toads, animal outdoors, others not clear... is long but entertaining I love
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  • By Javier E On January 5, 2018
    travel is almost 3 hours but all animals are those living in chiapas and in the shop are suve
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  • By Ne'to C On January 4, 2018
    Please in accordance with the family for a weekend to go to breakfast together and take the place, get to know the flora and fauna of Chiapas. You have to test the scrapings of vanilla with bananas is the best.
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