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Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo (ZOOMAT), Tuxtla Gutierrez

4.5
#2 of 22 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. Put Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo (ZOOMAT) into our Tuxtla Gutierrez trip builder and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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  • August 14, 2017
    I am totally impressed by this zoo. Accustomed to Italian devastation where pets in small cages that is really the opposite. Given that I am against keeping animals locked up in general but with a children of places so you see them ... and that's nice. stra The monkeys are many and if they wanted to they could leave with a few leaps. The cages are in the jungle, at least pets in their habitat. There are a lot of cats including the black Jaguar which is really beautiful. On Tuesday, the entrance is free. It takes at least a few hours to visit them all.
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  • August 10, 2017
    One of the worst zoo never seen, many empty cages and without indications about what kind of animal should be there. Also the path is too long for the few things there are to see, is more of a children's Park.
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  • August 8, 2017
    The best zoo I've ever met. The father is in a jungle, black Jaguars are impressive.
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