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Legends Park - Zoo of Lima

It houses a wide variety of animal species, exhibits the diversity of Peruvian fauna and other ecosystems of the world.

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DESCRIPTION

Peru is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world. In this zoo you can appreciate a sample of the great variety of animal and plant species existing in Peru. Apart from the native Peruvian species, the park has an area called International Zone where we find a great diversity of animals from the rest of the world.

LOCATION

It is located at Av. la Marina Cuadra 24, 7.7 Km from Lima's main square.

ATTRACTIONS

The park is divided into 4 zones according to the characteristics of the animals they present, which are:

Highlands

In this area there are species belonging to the Peruvian Andean zone. There are 118 species of mammals and 93 of birds. Among the main ones: Harrier, Eagle Owl, Condor, Kestrel, Swan, Creole Duck, Chinchilla, Guanaco, Spectacled Bear, Vicuña, Alpaca, Llama, Andean Fox, Andean Puma, Donkey, Taruca, Deer, Sheep.

Jungle zone

There are species belonging to the Peruvian Amazon such as: Anaconda, Otorongo, Sajino, Jaguar, Tapir, Parrot, Lion Monkey, Marmoset, Macaw, River Otter, Pava Aliblanca, Tuca neta Brown Jaw, Cock of the Rock, Spider Monkey, Ocelot, Majás, Two-toed Sloth, Yellow-tailed Choro Monkey.

International zone

Several of the world's most important species are present in this area, including: Giraffe, Lion, Bengal Tiger, Hippopotamus, Zebra, Mandrill, Buffalo, Brown Bear, Black Bear, Peacock, Silver Fox, Chimpanzee, Ostrich, Water Buffalo, Galapagos Tortoise.

Other attractions

Visitors can also visit the following museums: Model Mine Petro Peru Oil Museum, Site Museum (Maranga culture), Replica of the tomb of Mr. Sipan (Moche culture) The park also has the following Huacas: Huaca La Palma, Huaca San Miguel, Huaca Tres Palos, Huaca La Cruz, Huaca Cruz Blanca.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Sunday (Including holidays)
Rates: S/. 5.00 Children from 3 to 12 years old and S/. 10.00 From 13 years old and up.

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