About São Paulo Zoo

Sao Paulo Zoo is the largest zoo in Brazil with an area of more than two hundred acres of space in the place of the erstwhile Atlantic Forest. It has a collection of more than three thousand displays. The Zoo displays more than 3,200 animals in enclosures that mimic the natural habitats of these animals. The place was created in June 1957 and it became the first Brazilian institution to engage in endangered animal recovery stages. It also has a nursery for cubs who are rejected by their mothers, along with electric incubation system for eggs of bird and reptiles. Besides the education function of the property, the place partnered with other states and foreign institutions for researching ways for the preservation of endangered species.

Must See

  • Local species like the Brazilian howler monkey, the red-breasted toucan.
  • Endangered Brazilian species like lion tamarin, small neotropical felids, hyacinth macaw and Lear's macaws.
  • Animals from outside the continent like European bison, bush dog, the only snow leopard in Brazil, spectacled bear etc.

 

How to reach

The zoo can be easily reached by public transport. Take a Blue/line 1 metro to Jabaquara. From there, a dedicated bus runs back-and-forth to the zoo and the metro station. You can rent a car to reach by SP-160, but it would take longer considering the traffic jam.

Tips

  • The animal safari and the dinosaur exhibition inside the zoo are an extra charge and not included in the basic ticket here, so you have to buy add-ons if you want to visit the place.
  • The place is often crowded, especially with kids. If you want an undisturbed view of the animals, come in the early morning.

 

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

This is one of the major entertainment destination, it may take over 30 minutes in queue, especially on weekends.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

R$ 20 for adult people.

R$ 10 for children under 12 years.

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Time you can spend

2 hours.

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 25.28°C

 

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