Parque Zoológico Caricuao — Zoo in Caricuao (Parish)
Parque Zoológico Caricuao and its collection
Parque Zoológico Caricuao, opened in 1974, is a zoo in Caracas, Venezuela.
It spans 630 hectares, of which 594 are set aside for wildlife, plants and the watershed.
History
Its origins lie in 1967, when the government of Raúl Leoni handed the lands of the Santa Cruz coffee estate to the Federal District; the park was created by decree number 1.682. It was first to be called Parque Zoológico Metropolitano, but in 1974 the national parks institute took over its management and changed the name. The doors opened to the public on 31 July 1977.
What the venue says
- walking trails
- sports areas
- seasonal train tour
- There are limited commercial food concessions inside the park, so many visitors prefer to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy a picnic amidst the natural scenery.
- accessible parking options are available on-site to accommodate guests
- paths designed for public use
Images of Parque Zoológico Caricuao
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Eds salcedo, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Eds salcedo, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Saravir, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Saravir, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Nixón, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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ZuliannyGM, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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ZuliannyGM, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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LHommeDuMonde, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Johan cazorla, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Veronidae, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday – Friday | 08:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday, Sunday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Parque Zoológico Caricuao. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Parque Zoológico Caricuao at this time.
Location & map
Av. Ppal de La Hacienda, Caracas Metropolitan District 1000Caracas
Venezuela
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Frequently asked questions
No frequently asked questions yet
We have not published any questions and answers for Parque Zoológico Caricuao.
Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Parque Zoológico Caricuao.
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lions -
elephants -
hippos -
monkey