- Address: Ruta Nacional 95 KM 1111, Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena H3700KTA
- Phone: +54 364 442-9660
- Entrance fee: $ 20
In Argentina there is a huge number of nature reserves , one of which is the unique Zoo Saenz Pena Zoo. He specializes in restoring the health of the animals that it contains.
general information
The zoo is located near the town of Roque Saenz Pena and is located in a wooded area. Its territory is a municipal ecological complex. This untouched wild nature, the total area of which is 20 hectares. Walking through the reserve, you can see a variety of birds (for example, peacocks), reptiles (turtles or iguanas), small mammals (roe deer).
The park is mainly inhabited by sick animals that have suffered from the hands of a person or from their fellows, as well as toddlers left by their parents and found in the nearby forests. Employees of the zoo of Saens-Peña take care of them, they treat and feed them, and later, when the animals' health stabilizes, they are released to freedom. Many local students and students in their free time help the workers of the complex.
In Sáenz-Peña, even an office is open, in which some animals are treated and restored their teeth. It was created in 2003 with the support of the Institute of Nature and the Zoological Association from the USA.
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Description of the complex territory
Throughout the territory of the Zoo Sáenz-Peña, various plants grow, creating a labyrinth, the total length of which is more than 1000 m. There are cafes and places for rest and picnic where grills and countertops are provided to visitors. There are benches where you can spend your free time in the shade of trees. For children built play and sports areas.
In the zoo of Saens-Peña you can see Bengal tigers, lions, bears, hippos, crocodiles, anteaters, armadillos and other mammals. Here there is a huge number of birds: a variety of parrots, toucans, ostriches. All of them are allowed to feed and photograph.
Cells with animals are perfectly visible from all sides, they can be approached fairly close, but at the same time all safety measures are taken in the zoo. The territory of the complex is clean and well-groomed.
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Features of visit
The rules allow visitors to the zoo to drive through its territory by car. This is a favorite place for outdoor recreation with local people, especially with children. Here you can not only watch the life of animals, but also participate in their salvation.
How to get to Sáenz-Pena?
The zoo is located a few kilometers from the center of the small town of Roque Saenz Pena, from which you can drive by road RN 95 and RN 16.
Going to the Sains Penha Zoo, do not forget to bring hats, sunscreen, drinking water, repellents and a camera to take wonderful pictures.
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