Zoologico de Vallarta or Vallarta zoo is a nature recreation and cultural reserve offering residents and visitors a wildlife sanctuary to understand …
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Mar 9, 2025
This zoo was so sad and heart breaking :( animals in little cages/concrete rooms. Barely any water or food. Beyond sad and should be shut down :(Full review by nicolehP1665YX
Feb 23, 2025
I saw a review of this zoo and was a little hesitant, but decided I would go an support the animals. The entrance fee is nominal. It is a small zoo and is nowhere near US standards for a zoo, but wel…Full review by photodom1
Feb 14, 2025
Yes, this is such a different type of zoo than we see in the states, but gosh, what a fantastic experience! All of the animals are well taken care of, fed, and water was in all areas. The staff was…Full review by SETannenbaum
When is the best time of day to visit the animals?
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We went in the summer as well and aimed for afternoon. I don't think active is the issue, the way the zoo is designed you walk up a hill and view some of the big cats in the cages, and …
We went in the summer as well and aimed for afternoon. I don't think active is the issue, the way the zoo is designed you walk up a hill and view some of the big cats in the cages, and then there are more in various different kinds of natural pens you view from the walkway that winds through the entire zoo. It's really worth several hours.
My boyfriend doesn't want to hold the animals but I do. Can he get a regular ticket and still be with me while I hold the animals? To take pictures and such
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Yes. He can stand behind the half wall and watch you and take pics. They won’t let him inside the area, but he won’t be more than 6 feet from you.
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