Bioparco di Roma
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Bioparco di Roma - by David Wuttke on Google
Description
Bioparco di Roma is a zoological garden located within the Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome. Originally designed by Carl Hagenbeck (who created the zoo named after him in Hamburg) in the 1910's, it replaced cages by natural moats. The Biopark is home to about 1200 animals of about 150 species including reptiles, mammals, and birds. They are all animals born at the Biopark or at other zoological facilities with the exception of trafficked animals seized by the authorities.
Access & Transport
Address: 1 Piazzale del Giardino Zoologico This is inside the Villa Borghese Gardens The "Bioparco" tram stop (2, 3L, 19) is 250m north of the park and "Alvodri" is the same distance to the west. There are also bus stops there and at "Bioparco/Mercadante" on Via Saverio Mercadante.
Instructions & Recommendations
Note that the various sections start closing 30-60min before the park's closing time: 60mins for reptiles and felines is 60mins, 45mins for chimpanzees and 30mins for giraffes, bears, rhinos, and elephants. Other nearby attractions include the Galleria Nazionale, the Borghese Gallery, and the Villa Borghese Gardens
Environmental & Social
The park is run by a foundation, it has educational programs for schools, conducts research and focuses on the conservation of endangered species with no animal purchased. More info: https://www.bioparco.it/animali/ and here: https://www.bioparco.it/zoo-roma-mission/
Conclusion
The Bioparco di Roma makes for an excellent family half-day activity and can be combined with some time in the surrounding Villa Borghese Gardens. There is wide range of species and, although the ethical issue of keeping animals in activity should give you pause for thought, this zoological garden has good conservation and educational credentials.
Key positive
Great for families
Involved in conservation efforts / breeding programs
Use of "natural" enclosures
Key negative
-
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Mar, 31
MONDAY09:30 - 18:00
TUESDAY09:30 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 18:00
THURSDAY09:30 - 18:00
FRIDAY09:30 - 18:00
SATURDAY09:30 - 19:00
SUNDAY09:30 - 19:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 27
MONDAY09:30 - 17:00
TUESDAY09:30 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:30 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:30 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:30 - 17:00
SUNDAY09:30 - 17:00