Parque de las Leyendas ("Legends' Park") is located in the District of San Miguel (about 25 minute drive from Lima downtown). The place is divided in areas that intend to represent the three natural regions of Peru: the coast, the highlands and the jungle. It thus recreates with original flora and fauna the eco-systems that exist in the country. Besides... More

The Zoo has a wonderful botanical and zoological collections which are very interesting to see for biologists and of course it is a marvelous place to spend time with your family. It is situated ion a large territory and it will take you more than 5 hours to see everything they have. It was interesting to see a number of... More

They have a variety of animals, but go to there is far for me. I'm not sure if the animals there become all the cares they need. It's big, but nothing extraordinary. More

The parque is not really geared towards tourists. It is a local attraction with some small spaces for some tatty and sad looking animals. Yet another case of a zoo that does not look after its animals properly. The botanical garden is basically a collection of evergreen trees. Not a flower in sight. There are some huacas (huari mud-brick pyramids),... More

This is like a government owned park. Meaning it is cheap. But it is quite nice. A lot of different animals. Just remember to NOT go in the weekends, or on vacation days. Too many people (because of the price). More

This a large zoo with lots to see so make you sure have enough time. In summer it gets very hot so I would advise an early start. Although we went in the middle of the summer holidays the park wasn't overcrowded and although there were lots of children they were very well behaved. The zoo is separated into zones... More

Place is one of the biggest in the country. It provides a fine view of the Coast, The Mountains and the Jungle; all of it in one single "Park." Park has been in the area for many years. Through the years, the park has been upgraded. A lot of things were added. Parking is a bit difficult in the area,... More

Especially nice if you go with kids. There is a playground, a maze, that my grandson loved. As zoo, I am always sorry to see animals in cages. It is well done showing the three regions of Peru... the coast, the sierra and the jungle More

Just a poor mans Zoo which shows local and foreign animals in a big park. More