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Zoo Ave

691 Reviews

#3 of 22 things to do in Alajuela

Features Animals

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums

Closed Now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

La Garita de Alajuela, Alajuela 20101, Costa Rica

Open today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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4.5 691 reviews

Excellent54%
Very good35%
Average8%
Poor2%
Terrible1%

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“birds and animals”(25 reviews)

“animal rescue”(15 reviews)

“costa rica”(78 reviews)

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While educating the public about local wildlife, this zoo also breeds endangered animals for eventual release to the wild.

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La Garita de Alajuela, Alajuela 20101, Costa Rica

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+506 2433 8989

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BAMA_TJ

Tennessee

13727

Reviewed 3 days ago

Overrated and Overpriced

We visited here several years ago and it was nice. We brought our family here and were very disappointed. It is not worth the $20 they charged for foreigners. We won't be back.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Margaret M

Reviewed 1 week ago

Rescued animals in their natural environment - what's not to love?

Review of: Zoo Ave General Admission Ticket

An important resource in Costa Rica for the rehabilitation of animals back into the wild after being orphaned, injured, or otherwise removed from their natural habitat. The biologists and veterinarians who work here are doing God's work as they patch together Costa Rica's greatest resource...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Nomadtranslator1980

San Jose, Costa Rica

275

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Bring your children they will have a great time.

This is a beautiful place that protects animals from all over. I will highly recommended this amazing Consciousness by protecting animals that your children and yourself need. It opens your mind and brings Consciousness to the situation.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Bluefish71

Hong Kong

147

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The best thing to do in an afternoon when you don't have much time

Review of: Zoo Ave General Admission Ticket

Lots of birds and mammals and reptiles. Best of all is the caged ones are rescue cases with injuries which cannot be released back into the wild. Most surprising is to see wild iguanas and komodo dragons walking around on top of branches and enclosures!...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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jelosamkr

San Jose, Costa Rica

7413

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The closest place to see wild animals

Review of: Zoo Ave General Admission Ticket

I visited with my family. The price is a little bit pricey but bear in mind that they are self sustained and are not state-owned. It is not a classic zoo garden. It is rather a wild animal sanctuary where you can see the animals...More

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TravlingAZGirl

Tucson, Arizona

10841

Reviewed 3 October 2018

Fun Visit before heading to airport

This is a nice little walk through a zoo type park, filled with animals that are rehab'd or need a little help. Didn't take us more than about 1 hour to view everything (walking at a nice clip) so if you want something to do...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Dror D

6912

Reviewed 25 September 2018 via mobile

Ok when you are stuck at SJO

This is a nice small zoo. We were stuck in the airport due to a large scale strike. This was the only reasonable trip we could take...This is a nice option to see some birds and animals of Costa rica. Nothing more to write home...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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xelas

Slovenia

6250

Reviewed 23 September 2018

Always a pleasure to stroll

Zoo Ave is not only a great place to get introduced to the local wildlife but also works good after the trip, to see how those far away or high-flying birds looks at closer distances. Always keep an open eye (and camera ready) for as...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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NYE2015

Saint Louis, Missouri

13527

Reviewed 10 September 2018 via mobile

Great Rescue Center!

It’s a bit pricey for Tourists to get in versus Locals because CR discriminates between the two. Just have to keep in mind that ZooAve is not funded by CR & they Rescue all their animals from poachers, accidents, etc. They use the entrance fees...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Leanne H

Reviewed 13 August 2018 via mobile

Great place to visit with 30min of the airport

This was a wonderful place to visit for a very reasonable price. It was a very peaceful and relaxing place to visit. Many species of animals in large habitats. The various monkeys and tropical birds were my favorite. The giant bamboo was awesome to see...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Suzala33

Is there a place to store a large and small backpack? I’d like to visit on my way to the airport but they are too heavy to carry around for 3 hours.

29 July 2018|

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I’m sorry that I didn’t note any storage. That doesn’t mean there wasn’t any! I can ask the hotel owner where I stayed if you like.

Jennifer B

What days are they open?Everyday?

4 June 2018|

Answer

Hello Traveler, Zoo Ave is open every day from 9am to 5pm You can call to verify +506 2433-8989 🐒🦅🦋

Adrian V

Can you visit with your dogs? Little French Bulldogs, don’t bark or bite, both are incredibly friendly and calm!

24 December 2017|

Answer

I did not see visitors with pets. This is likely because you will see Iguanas walk across the walkways in front of you. There are Peacocks freely walking in the Zoo and Macaws out not in cages.

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