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The zoo
in Barcelona is located in the city park
and admission is very reasonable. The zoo ranks among the
top zoos in Spain. The enclosures are of open construction, allowing you
to almost touch the animals. There is a infant zoo where children can
be introduced to various animals.
A train
runs round the park or you can hire an electric buggy if you wish.
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The zoo used to house Snowflake, the only albino gorilla in captivity. He sadly died of skin cancer a few years ago.
As well
as a wide selection of animals and birds, the zoo offers special displays
of reptiles such as iguanas and chameleons.
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was founded in 1892 and is one of the oldest and most modern in the world.
The zoo prides itself on its humane facilities and habitats for the wild
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The dolphins
appear to be very content and love to perform at the glass windows of
the pool.
The opening
times vary throughout the year but as a rough guide the zoo is open from
10am until 5pm in the winter and 9.30am to 7.30pm in the summer.
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There
are also regular displays in the indoor aquarium where members of the
audience are invited to interact with the dolphins. Expect to get wet
if you sit at the front. |
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The nearest
Metro stations are Barceloneta (L4) or Marina and Arc de Triomf (L1)
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For
further details, contact the tourist office or the zoo, direct:
Parc Zoologic de Barcelona S.A
Parc de la Ciutadella s/n
08003 Barcelona
Tel 932 256 780 Fax 932 213 853
Website: www.zoobarcelona.com |
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