Bioparque Amaru Review

Zoo with a variety of animals of all species, you can see them very closely and there are activities where you can see from the feeding of Lions to photo with eagles. The trail is ascending the mountain so you have to keep in mind wearing comfortable shoes since it takes approximately 3 hours. Made the tour with children of 5 and 3 years and managed to finish it by making stops to rest a little. Recommended.

If you are from Cuenca you must go, if you visit or visit Cuenca you must go to Amaru and discover the teamwork that exists for each of the animals that are kept in this zoo, which are in perfect health, there are Chsrlas of environmental education and you can contribute to your care and food with your ticket.

It's a beautiful zoo with a great view of Cuenca, sadly i went with an elderly person and my 5 years old child and it was not easy to access. It is a place for hiking and you must be aware that the rain can come any moment...as happened to me. I was stucked there for 2 hours until I decided to go down no matter the mud ...it was challenging as I was worried for my child to fall (btw..she thought it was super fun!). Besides, as soon as the rain started ...there was not one member of the staff around to show the right way to exit.

Wonderful place to meet, learn and enjoy as a family

A very nice zoo you have to walk for 2 km there are very steep slopes, wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and enjoy

Amazing sanctuary, you get to see so many different animals, especies and the park is just designed in a way that you feel the nature. Also they have different stations that are meant to raise awareness on pollution, fires, animal trade and other very important issues that are extremel

This Zoo was pretty Awesome, I like how much closer you are to the Animals here.

Excellent zoo has a variety of animals and at the same time it is like going on an excursion. Excellent

Amazing. Not for anyone having trouble walking. The zoo is on a mountain. You walk through trails on the mountain to see the animals. It's so worth it. Great for kids.

Awesome experience, lots of animals (watched and eagle eat a little chicken!! Or the alpha lion, Simba, fight of other Male lions that came close to the food!) Its just a bit demanding since the trail goes for +5kms and with kids may take around 2:30hours

It is a zoo that in turn is an ecological project in which universities and companies collaborate. Once you start walking it you have to finish it because they are one-way trails. The tour takes two to three hours. Wear sports shoes.

The trails are badly marked, the road full of holes and mud making climbing up or down dangerous. It does not have guides or personnel to help you and since it has an extensive distance, wanting to return becomes a complicated mission. If I had read a true review I would not have gone

Amazing zoo up in the foothills of Cuenca. It is hilly and steep so bring hiking shoes. If its rainy might be muddy and bad. The squirrel monkeys at the restaurant were so funny they stole lots of food from us we had a wonderful time here.

There is a great variety of animals, most of them rescued from abuse. There are many information and environmental conservation notices. Very good place to be in contact with the environment and learn to conserve it.

It is a wonderful place, be careful to keep the Flora and fauna in their habitat, the journey is 3 hours that can be extended depending on the degree of search for the best photography, recommended, wear suitable shoes for mountaineering, a raincoat in case maybe it rains, camera, there is 1 restaurant, halfway and another small sale of water snack snacks, bring water

In contact with nature, beautiful place to go with comfortable clothes are approx 3 hours of walk, bring repellent, sunscreen, cap and water, if applicable, umbrella

Species in good condition, very spacious and clean.
It has many signs

Not for small children or the infirmed as it is comprised of small uneven trails on a mountainside, but the animals are up close and personal. Great adventure if you can handle the trails.

Nice place, you have to go prepared because the tour is approximately 2:30.

Good place to visit as a family, the only thing is that the route is somewhat long and it can tire the little ones, the trails at some point are narrow and you have to look well where you walk, it was also a very nice place to visit.

This bioparque is incredible! You are very close to the animals and it's a foundation rather than a typical zoo. I expected to only spend a couple hours there, but we ended up staying for 4 hours. We probably would've stayed much longer if we didn't already have other plans that we were running late for! This is a definite must visit for all ages as long as you are able to walk a fair distance!

You can observe animals
Surprising that I have not seen
Its location is really wonderful since you can see the whole city.
And on its way we can enjoy its flora and fauna.

Zoologist located in a nature reserve! A unique experience

Very beautiful, the animals very well cared for and are "free" in their habitat. Only take into account that there are more than 12km that you have to walk so I do not recommend it for people or older adults with mobility problems since it is difficult to try to return or do a zoo once they enter.

Excellent Zoo, but if they are going they should have planned the cross-country walking for more than two hours, but it is worth it since it is a good experience.

One of the best places we've been to and one of the most awesome zoos I've ever seen.

Visitor of the Park on Jun30/2019

Pro:
* Excellent Zoo Concept.
* Excellent Guides and presentation. (Birds & Lions)
* Beautiful Animals.

Con:
* NO information about the Physical preparation You must have to attend the visit. The way the road were designed makes people goes up & down through a mountain which demand very good preparation.

* It is not appropriate for OLD PEOPLE, Diabetic, or sick persons

* All roads are very poor, No pavement, NO Cemented ways , NO Handrails.

* There is no any emergency exit in case anybody has an accident.

On the one hand it may be a more recreational place to take young and old, but I particularly do not like the arrangement in which some wild animals are found.

Excellent place to spend the day with the family, be prepared with comfortable clothes and rubber shoes because the roads are not concrete. It is good that we have such a large zoo here in Ecuador.

A zoo unlike any other, very interesting. .. go prepared to walk a lot

The tour is beautiful ... a unique panoramic view of Cuenca ...

A place where you have to go very comfortable and with a lot of time since it takes about 4 hours to go through the entire zoo

It was an amazing experience, my son truly enjoyed it. I highly recommend the visit, you learn how to appreciate and give thanks to our almighty God for the creation. We love Nature and obviously animals.

A unique and educational place, it is a BIO park that rescues animals and once they are recovered they return them to their natural environment, it has very representative landscapes I recommend it

Wonderful contact with nature and a lot of environmental awareness

I have never laughed so much or enjoyed a walk, extraordinary all its environments, only it must be thought that it is an adventure in an outdoor contact zoo It can be improved. Placing more guides

Very cool place. Note: not for the infirm as trail is dirt track, no strollers, etc. Nice variety of animals, no crowds, great views.

Very beautiful for a walk and teach what exists in Nature

Zoo with a reserve of diverse species and even some in danger of extinction

A conservationists nightmare! Dead animals and skeletons all over the place. A 2km home through mountain trails. The price was steep.. you d think they d feed the animals more. If you are over 30 you may need medical assistance as you may have a stroke from the hike... oh yeah, don t forget that you have to pay $2 for parking after the fact of admittance.

This zoo is more wild than others. Has a lot of animals, like pumas, llama, birds, etc. Also it s a nice place for hiking.

It is very nice it has all kinds of animals it was a very exciting experience learning all the information about these animals

I really liked the zoo its attractions are splendid I liked the animals

Nice zoo, very attentive workers in their support to visitors and with accurate information. It has a snack bar for refreshments.

A very nice and spacious place. Lack of signage It's a 4-hour tour and there's only one stop halfway. You have to go with good clothing because sometimes it rains and the paths become mud, the route becomes a bit difficult.

Awesome zoo, you really get a feel for the animals around you.

It is a wonderful place that allows us to enjoy nature, the flora and fauna of this beautiful country.

Best Zoo Ever...You feel like you're in the animals natural habitat.