The National Zoological Gardens are located in Santo Domingo, offering a great day out for both locals and visitors without having to travel far from the city. The zoo has been well designed, and the animals are housed in large enclosures that resemble their natural habitat as closely as possible. You can stroll around at your own pace or hop aboard the train, which will take you all around the zoo to see endemic Dominican Republic animals as well as exotics from all over Africa and South America, including lions, tigers, zebras, and much more. Children will particularly enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, and the amazing colors of the birds in the aviary. There is a shady picnic area where you can relax and enjoy a snack.

Parque Zoologico Nacional (National Zoological Gardens), Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic, Phone: 809-378-2149

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