Paramaribo Zoo — Zoo in Paramaribo District
Paramaribo Zoo and its collection
Paramaribo Zoo, opened in 1972, is a zoo in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Around three quarters of the animals are local wildlife, taken in as seized or surrendered pets.
History
The zoo was founded on the initiative of the prime minister, Jopie Pengel, who kept animals at his own home and, after acquiring lions in 1966, decided to open the collection to the public. It opened in May 1972 beside the Cultuurtuin.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Waterpark Werehpai and Terrarium.
Things to do
Things to do include Feeding the animals and Guided tour of Paramaribo Zoo.
What the venue says
- Dieren voeren
- Binnenkort kun je genieten van een ruim assortiment aan eten en drinken!
- Parking is generally available around the facility grounds, though visitors typically arrive by personal vehicle or taxi from the city center
- parts of the grounds can be rustic or rundown; specific details on modern ADA-compliant infrastructure are limited
Images of Paramaribo Zoo
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ymnes, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Otter, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 18:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission (ages 12+) | 120.00 SRD |
| Children (ages 3-11) | 72.00 SRD |
Facilities
- Guided tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Paramaribo Zoo at this time.
Location & map
Spathodelaan / Sawarienotolaan in Paramaribo, SurinameParamaribo
Suriname
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Frequently asked questions
No frequently asked questions yet
We have not published any questions and answers for Paramaribo Zoo.
Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Paramaribo Zoo.
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jaguars -
tapirs -
macaws -
caimans -
snakes
Exhibits
- Werehpai Waterpark (Waterpark Werehpai)
- Terrarium
Nearby zoos and aquariums
No nearby venues listed
We have no other zoos or aquariums listed near Paramaribo Zoo yet.