{"id":8745,"date":"2018-11-24T08:30:13","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T14:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitpatzcuaro.com\/?post_type=citadela-item&#038;p=8745"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:53:45","slug":"parque-zoologico-benito-juarez","status":"publish","type":"citadela-item","link":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/item\/parque-zoologico-benito-juarez\/","title":{"rendered":"Benito Juarez Zoo - Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">\ud83e\udd81 A Jungle in the Heart of Morelia \ud83e\udd92<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"4\">If you're traveling with children (or if you have a child inside you), this is the ultimate stop. Located south of the city, the <b>Benito Juarez Zoo - Park<\/b> It is not just a place to see animals; it is an institution with history and one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in all of Latin America.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\">Fundado el <b>September 30, 1970<\/b>, this place was born from a curious dream: its precursor, <b>Jes\u00fas Guzm\u00e1n Villica\u00f1a<\/b>, was inspired after working on <b>Disneyland<\/b> and proposed creating an amusement park in Morelia. The project evolved, and thanks to Governor Carlos Rodr\u00edguez Betancourt, the old and traditional \u201cParque Ju\u00e1rez\u201d was transformed into a home for thousands of species.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\">\ud83c\udfc6 Why is it so important?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\">This is not local exaggeration. The figures for this zoo are impressive on a continental level:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b>Variety:<\/b> Alberga m\u00e1s de <b>3,800 specimens<\/b> of <b>440 different<\/b> species.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b>Record in Birds:<\/b> It boasts the largest bird collection in all of Latin America. If you love birdwatching, this is your paradise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b>Primates and Felines:<\/b> Its collection of 23 species of monkeys and 10 of big cats stands out (including 6 species that inhabit Mexico, such as the jaguar).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Much more than cages: The Experiences<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\">The zoo is huge and designed for spending the whole day there. Here's what you shouldn't miss:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b>The Aquarium and Herpetarium:<\/b> An underwater world with 160 species of fish and a reptile zone that fascinates (and scares a little) the brave.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b>The Mexican Jungle:<\/b> One of the newest and most beautiful areas, dedicated to national flora and fauna.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b>The Lake:<\/b> The park has a natural lake where you can rent pedal boats to cruise peacefully while watching ducks and geese.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"><b>The Little Train:<\/b> An absolute classic. There are two options: the overland train (on wheels) and the elevated train (on rails) that circles the park. It's the best way to get your bearings when you arrive!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\ud83d\udc12 For Little Explorers<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\">Besides seeing the elephants and giraffes (everyone's favorites!), the park has interactive areas:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b>Ranchito (Children's Zoo):<\/b> Where children can get up close and touch farm animals like baby goats and piglets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b>The Haunted Cabin:<\/b> A crooked house where gravity doesn't seem to work (laughter guaranteed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b>Games and Walks:<\/b> From pony rides to children's play areas and the classic photo in the carts pulled by goats (a Morelia tradition of decades).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"15\">\ud83d\udccd Why visit it from P\u00e1tzcuaro?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"16\">It's the perfect family outing. It's only 45-50 minutes from P\u00e1tzcuaro and offers full amenities (restaurants, restrooms, picnic areas). <b>Tip from Visit P\u00e1tzcuaro:<\/b> The zoo is large and involves a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. 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