Simon Bolivar Zoological Gardens | Things to Do in Costa Rica
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The Simon Bolivar Zoological Gardens is located in downtown San Jose, where it covers an area of around 14 hectares, part of which is a botanical garden. The zoo serves as a sanctuary to orphaned and injured wild animals, but there is no doubt that it is not one of the more progressive cage-less zoos – if you hate to see wild animals in cages, then this one is probably not for you.

However, the zoo is very popular with local families and does give children the opportunity to see a wide variety of animals including birds, fish, capuchin monkeys, and a lion within a manageable space.

Address: Street 13, San Jose Province, San Jose, Phone: 5-06-22-56-00-12

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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