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Zoologico De Sao Paulo

Zoos & aquariums ·São Paulo ·Closed
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Zoologico De Sao Paulo

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Why go

  • The only snow leopard in Brazil, kept at the zoo
  • A four-kilometre circuit past over 3,200 animals in habitats copying their natural environments
  • Macaws and jaguars, animals native to Brazil that the zoo mainly keeps

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday08:30 – 17:00
Sunday08:30 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Elephant familyAn elephant family lives here, alongside lions, giraffes and hippopotamuses.On the zoo grounds On the map
  • Lake of the Ipiranga riverThe river's waters form this lake, which shelters many bird species, some of them migratory. The Ipiranga is famous in national history and rises within the zoo grounds.Inside the zoo grounds On the map
  • Abaré SpaceOpened in 2016, it teaches visitors about indigenous culture.On the zoo grounds2016 On the map
  • Vida de BichoA 2016 space that explains the daily routines of animals.On the zoo grounds2016 On the map

What's in season

  • NowJan – DecNight tours run once a month.

With kids

  • New animals arrived in 2016, among them a golden lancehead snake and an alcatraz snouted treefrog.
  • Puppet theatre and educational plays were staged at the anthill in 2016.

Know before you go

  • Open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00.
  • Open Saturday and Sunday, 08:30 to 17:00.
  • Phone: +55 11 4934-6804.

Tips for your visit

  • Take a tour in original and restored garden cars from the 1930s.
  • Look for the large enclosures with forest-like areas, open ground and water points.
  • Some animals roam free, so visitors may spot red-bellied toucans.

Best time to visit

  • Night tours began in 2003 and run on a monthly schedule.
  • Night tours also show opossums, owls and bats roaming freely through the park.
  • Staff feed the rejected cubs every two hours, including at night.

Entrances

  • Alameda Leão portalLinks the zoo to the neighbouring park, which stands on Avenida do Cursino right beside it.Alameda Leão, next to the dromedary enclosure On the map

Facilities

  • Parking Room for 2,000 vehicles.
  • Library Over 4,000 books, open to visitors.
  • Events space The D. Pedro Space is used for holding events.

Shorts

History

Emílio Varoli, director of the hunting and fishing department, was tasked with setting up the zoo. The first exotic animals, such as lions and elephants, were bought from private circuses, and the forest animals came from Manaus.

  1. June 1957The zoo was created at the request of governor Jânio Quadros.
  2. March 1958The opening planned for January is postponed by heavy rain. On 16 March the zoo officially opens with more than four hundred animals.
  3. October 1958The rhinoceros Cacareco became famous by being elected city councilor.
  4. 1982The zoo started running its own farm, which produces about 1,200 tons of food each year.
  5. 1994The Guinness Book recognized it as the largest zoo in Brazil.
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  1. 2001Zoo Safari reopened to the public, with tours where animals roam.
  2. 2003Night tours began, letting visitors learn about nocturnal animals.

How to get there

  • BusA themed bus line runs from Jabaquara metro station to the zoo.
  • BusRound-trip bus packages are sold at a point inside Jabaquara Metropolitan Terminal.
  • CarAddress: Avenida Miguel Estefno, 4241, Sao Paulo.

Sources: São Paulo Zoo - Wikipedia · São Paulo/Far South - Wikivoyage (do) · Zoo São Paulo - Wikipedia · Parc zoologique de São Paulo - Wikipedia · checked 19 Oct 2026

Where
Avenida Miguel Estefno, 4241, Sao Paulo

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Questions and answers

Where is Zoologico De Sao Paulo and how do I call it?

The zoo is at Avenida Miguel Estefno, 4241, in Sao Paulo's South Zone, and it borders the city's botanical garden. The phone number is +55 11 4934-6804.

How do I get to Zoologico De Sao Paulo by bus?

A themed bus line runs from Jabaquara metro station to the zoo. Round-trip bus packages are sold at a point inside Jabaquara Metropolitan Terminal.

What are the opening hours of Zoologico De Sao Paulo?

On weekdays it opens at 09:00 and closes at 16:00. On Saturday and Sunday it opens at 08:30 and closes at 17:00.

How many animals does Zoologico De Sao Paulo keep?

It hosts over 3,200 animals in enclosures that copy their natural habitats. It is also the only place in Brazil with a snow leopard.

Does Zoologico De Sao Paulo run night tours?

Night tours began in 2003 and run on a monthly schedule. They show opossums, owls and bats roaming freely through the park.

What is there to see for children at Zoologico De Sao Paulo?

Along the route, visitors can watch keepers feed giant anteaters, jaguars, lions and hippos. Some animals roam free, so visitors may spot red-bellied toucans.

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