Parque Zoológico Caricuao
Date opened | 1974 |
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Location |
Caracas, ![]() |
Land area | 630 ha |
Parque Zoológico Caricuao (Caricuao Zoological Park) is a zoo in Caracas, Venezuela[1] in the Parish of Caricuao located in the southwest region of the city. The park was created by Decree No. 1682, dated March 7, 1974, but only open to the public from July 31, 1977.[2]
Caricuao Zoo occupies a total area of 630 hectares, of which 594 ha are for the protection of natural fauna and flora and preservation of the park's watershed. The other 36 ha have been developed into a zoological park showcasing seven specific environments.[3]
References
- ↑ mipunto.com Archived May 10, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Instituto Nacional de Parques Archived October 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Glennys Márquez (1 August 2014). "Parque Zoológico Caricuao celebra 37 aniversario con diversos actividades". Radio Nacional de Venezuela. Retrieved September 2014. Check date values in:
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