Chapultepec Zoo

Chapultepec Zoo is a zoo located in Chapultepec Park; it is one of four zoos near Mexico City, and the best known Mexican zoo. It was founded July 6, 1923, by Mexican biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera using donations from private citizens and governmental funds from the Ministry of Agriculture and Development, and also with funds from the Society of Biological Studies.

Animals

Axolotl Bear Bison Camel Capybara Crocodile Eagle Flamingo Fox Giant panda Giraffe Iguana Jaguar Kangaroo Lemur Lion Meerkat Monkey Owl Parrot Peacock Penguin Sea lion Shark Sloth Snake Snow leopard Tiger Tortoise Wolf Zebra

Details

Area: 42 acres (17 ha)
Opened: 1924
Location: Chapultepec, Mexico
Zoo Name: Chapultepec Zoo
Date Opened: 1924
Num Animals: 1930
Num Species: 250
Logo Caption: Chapultepec Zoo logo
Annual Visitors: 5500000