Zacango Zoo Tours and Activities

Zacango Zoo
Zacango Zoo
Zacango Zoo
Zacango Zoo
Zacango Zoo


Admire the picturesque and serene setting and interact with your favorite animals in one of the largest zoos in the country.

Zacango Zoo is an eclectic animal park with 180 different species from around the world. It is among Mexico’s largest zoos and contains a variety of enclosures spread across 393 acres (159 hectares) of scenic grounds. Make your way through the various sections to see the full range of animals here, including several endangered species.

Wander through the Carnivore Zone to see the formidable wolves, enormous bears and other meat eaters. The Herbivore Zone contains deer among its collection of tamer animals. Consider the similarities between humans and monkeys in the Primate Zone. Gaze up at the colorful parrots and other tropical birds in the Aviary Zone.

Among the popular areas is the African Zone, where you will find majestic lions. See elephants stomping around their enclosure, watch hippos at play and check out the giraffes.

Visit the fascinating exhibition for snakes and reptiles for a closer look at these cold-blooded creatures. With more than 60 reptile species, the zoo claims to hold the largest collection of its kind in Latin America. Marvel at the fearsome albino python, the anaconda and the green mamba.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the green parkland of this zoo. Arrive early to see staff members feeding some of the animals. Lay down a blanket and enjoy a picnic in this zoo, which was declared a Protected Natural Area in 1981. It was initially built atop a former 16th-century Franciscan estate.

The zoo opens daily from morning until late afternoon. There is a fee to enter, with discounts for kids.

Zacango Zoo is 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) northwest of Calimaya in central Mexico. Drive from the town to the zoo in around 20 minutes and leave your car in the parking lot for a small charge. Visit nearby landmarks, such as the Nevado de Toluca National Park and the Sierra Morelos National Park.

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