This is another one of those Lonely Planet headaches. They really hyped this place, even saying it was such a realistic natural setting that the writer said he was scared. I expected a zoo with a real nature reserve like vibe, so I went way out of my way to make it here, and it was just another zoo. Not... More

I hate the very idea of zoos and have since I was a child. There were four of us travelling together and the other three wanted to go there. I was very pleasantly surprised. This is not animals in cramped cages. On of the things that impressed me the most was that there were birds and monkeys that were just... More

The zoo provides a great environment to appreciate the wildlife of Chiapas (not all of it in cages!). Our girls had a great time. Well worth a visit if you're in the area. The walk through takes about 3 hours. More

If you have time in Tuxlta, you really shouldn't miss a trip to the zoo! It is a great place for all ages, and well worth the visit! More