In Colombia, exoticism is everywhere: starting from the names of cities, ending with rare animals in the Barranquilla zoo. You can watch them endlessly.

It's not good when animals are in captivity. However, already in the queue for tickets at the entrance, you will understand how this zoo is different from many others. First of all, there is a lot of space in Barranquilla. The zoo covers an area of ​​two hectares. Animals feel very comfortable in spacious enclosures. Most of the inhabitants are kept in clean, roomy cages.  All facilities for them are provided. Moreover, the caretakers show how much they love their work and their charges.

Most of the inhabitants are local, hailing from the forests, rivers, and swamps of Colombia. 140 species are from Africa, South America, and Asia. In total, the zoo is home to about 500 species of animals. There are also dangerous but cute predators and reptiles, birds, and amphibians. You can stand for an hour or two near the penguin cage or watch the cougars being cleaned.

The main task of the zoo is to save exotic animal species from extinction. It promotes the reproduction of rare and endangered species. Therefore, by visiting the zoo, you are doing a good deed and helping the animals.

You can walk there for a very long time: watch the animals, from time to time being distracted by the design of the zoo. There are beautiful plants, and the scent of orchids spreads throughout the zoo.

If you have any questions, and there are not enough signs and information boards next to the cages, you can contact the zoo staff. They are walking encyclopedias! They will be happy to tell you a lot of useful and interesting information.

Communicating with animals or watching them is always invigorating and uplifting. A visit to the Barranquilla zoo will be one of the highlights of your trip.