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Really amazed at the animals at this zoo. There ar...

Really amazed at the animals at this zoo. There are so many! You can easily spend 2-3 hours walking around looking at the animals. and reading the information about each specific species. They also have parts that discuss human's impact on nature and the adverse effects we play on nature.

Many of the enclosures allow you to get very close to the animals. I was surprised by the open air bird sections! It's so cool!

Come early and be prepared for a hike!

An excellent place, I definitely recommend to visi...

An excellent place, I definitely recommend to visit. Entrance fee for one adult is $ 6. $ 50 and $ 100 bills are not accepted. The parking lot next to the entrance offers excellent views of Cuenca, as the park is located on a mountain, 300 meters above the city. With large backpacks, they won't be allowed inside, with small ones everything is ok, but they will check their contents. This is not a zoo in the usual sense, but a trekking trail in the forest, uphill, along the way, enclosures with animals. So it's best to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Some animals and birds without enclosures. The entire route will take about 2 hours (2.6 km, climb 100m, unpaved path). There are toilets and a cafe on the territory. There are places to rest along the way. After or during the rain, the trail will be slippery and muddy. Entrance staff can call a taxi back to town (metered ride is approximately $ 5 to Cuenca center). All in all, a great place to combine a walk in the forest and watching animals, birds, reptiles.

Be clear that it is a BIO Park! It is a trail of 2...

Be clear that it is a BIO Park! It is a trail of 2.5KMs on Trail - Paths, ideal for exercise and learning. EYE with the clothes they wear, wear something comfortable and sun protection.

A nice place to admire and see rescued animals.

A nice place to admire and see rescued animals.

Amaru does a great job teaching them what is necessary to reintroduce the species to their natural habitat, however, it can be identified that if they lack financial support and as an initiative of the workers they sell key chains to raise funds.

I would ask all the people who visit Amaru to collaborate with this noble mission of the zoo that the more people go, the more they can keep ...

Look closely at pumas, lions, bears, the majestic ...

Look closely at pumas, lions, bears, the majestic condor and other beautiful animals that were rescued and cannot return to their wild homes. With your visit, you support taking care of these animals and you will see that it is a symbolic payment after seeing how much they eat. Before going, ask for the programmed "functions" and go to the time that you iterate most. I was while feeding the pumas, SPECTACULAR!

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Appalling. The entire infrastructure must be consi...

Appalling. The entire infrastructure must be considerably improved, they cannot say "this zoo is different" and justify that there is not even two meters of cobblestones on the route, in addition there are no lights in the bathrooms and to top it off the grocery guard.

Wonderful little zoo. Involves hiking up a (someti...

Wonderful little zoo. Involves hiking up a (sometimes challenging) dirt trail through mountain forest with nice animal exhibits. Some (parrots, macaws, monkeys) are quite interactive and most are impressive, with lots of rescued animals. Only $6 per person. Great views. As per usual in Cuenca, sun can burn quickly and afternoon rain can make things muddy.

I love seeing how it is not about any zoo that tre...

I love seeing how it is not about any zoo that treats animals as exhibition animals, but that they are provided with a habitat, while collaborating so that human beings become aware of that sector to which we damage so much.

This zoo is amazing. I have never experienced such...

This zoo is amazing. I have never experienced such an amazing time in a zoo as I did here, been to some others abroad. Definitely bring comfortable clothes, and shoes as you have go up tons of stairs on certain areas. Wear sunscreen, bring water, or buy it at the kiosks.

Very cool! Winding dirt paths tucked into the hill...

Very cool! Winding dirt paths tucked into the hilly forest (wear good footwear!). Animal enclosures are super close to path and the inhabitants are active and easy to see. Kids (9 and 5) never complained about the long, sometimes steep trail because the rewards around every bend were so worthwhile. You aren t allowed to bring in food and the options available are pretty limited, but decent.

Very nice and picturesque, the animals very well c...

Very nice and picturesque, the animals very well cared for and the employees very friendly, helpful and well informed. Of course, prepare for a 3-hour walk along a rustic path with climbs, descents and bridges. Go well prepared with appropriate footwear, hat, water and a cane for people with some mobility problems. I do not recommend that they go with very old people or with mobility problems like walker or wheelchair due to the difficulty of the path.

I am not a zoo lover but this one has an education...

I am not a zoo lover but this one has an educational approach and wants to make the community aware of animals and pollution. When I went the entrance cost $ 6 per adult and $ 4 children. One way by taxi from the center of Cuenca $ 4. The tour is about 3 hours and they are pure trails. Not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.