Zoológico de Quilpué — Zoo in Quilpué
Zoológico de Quilpué and its collection
Zoológico de Quilpué is a zoo in Quilpué, Chile.
Beyond displaying animals, the zoo works on teaching and preservation, and it takes in animals confiscated or rescued by SAG, Chile's agriculture and livestock service.
History
It began as wooded land left in a bequest by Samuel Valencia for public recreation, on ground given to the council during the mayoral term of Fernando Márquez Espinosa. It opened on 29 December 1990 as a municipal zoological park.
Animals and collection
The collection runs to about 130 species and over 700 individual animals.
Exhibits
The bird section holds an Andean condor and a scarlet macaw among other species.
What the venue says
- educational guided walking tours
- nature exhibits
- designated green areas
- The grounds feature dedicated picnic areas for families bringing their own food, alongside casual snack kiosks or stalls selling items like ice cream, soft drinks, and souvenirs.
Images of Zoológico de Quilpué
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PBRO, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
operations may be suspended during inclement weather like heavy rain
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Zoológico de Quilpué. 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 Zoológico de Quilpué at this time.
Location & map
Fundo del Carmen S/NQuilpué
Chile
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Zoológico de Quilpué.
On site
- Bioparque Fundo El Carmen 27 m from the centre of the site