economy car rental Costa Rica and Parque Zoologico Simon Bolívar
The original Parque Zoological Simon Bolivar was founded in 1884 by Henry Pittier as the Garden of Plants and Animals and was part of the Costa Rican Geographical Institution. It was located near the Liceo de Costa Rica, but was relocated to an area northwest of the capital, near the District of Otoya in 1916. The park was renamed to the Simon Bolivar National Zoo and Botanical Garden, honoring of the great Latin American liberator. Today, economy car rental Costa Rica travelers can visit this unique attraction as part of a fun-filled trip to San Jose.
Objectives of the park
The Simon Bolivar National Zoo and Botanical Garden was created in order to educate the public on the importance on environmental conservation and protecting national wildlife. Economy car rental Costa Rica travelers should also note that the park strives to meet a number of specific objectives, including:
- Maximizing the biological potential of the park
- Educating visitors on the vulnerability of the wildlife in Costa Rica
- Establishing links between the zoo and wild areas of the country in order to further educate visitors of the importance of these at-risk areas
- Encourage local residents and economy car rental Costa Rica visitors to get involved in environmental conservation programs
- Encourage local teachers and educators to utilize the zoo's facilities as a teaching resource on environmental issues
- Provide a unique alternative for family recreation
- Facilitate an encourage research into the different species of animals in Costa Rica
Attractions in the zoo
The Simon Bolivar National Zoological Park is home to a number of exciting exhibits. These are separated into three major geographical areas - Asian, African, and Costa Rica. Many of the different species are labeled with informative descriptions, providing economy car rental Costa Rica travelers with educational information. While small, the Simon Bolivar National Zoological Park is home to a wide variety of indigenous Costa Rican animals, many of which are hard to spot in the wild. Economy car rental Costa Rica travelers should plan to spend about browsing the zoo, its exhibits, and its charming gift shop.
Location and services
Economy car rental Cost Rica travelers will find the entrance to the zoo at the Morazan Park Kiosk. This is located about 300 meters north and 175 meters northwest of San Jose. A number of services are available inside the zoo including public phones, a picnic area and health services. There are also a number of kid's games inside the zoo, along with a large Children's Discovery Zone. Economy car rental Costa Rica travelers can also enjoy a tasty meal inside the zoo's onsite restaurant, Cantarrana.
Hours and other information worth noting
The National Simon Bolivar Zoo and Botanical Garden is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 3:30pm. Economy car rental Costa Rica travelers can also visit the Zoo on the weekends and holidays from 9am to 4:30pm. Extended week day hours are offered during the months of December, January, February and July, from 9am to 4:30pm. Admission to the zoo is free for children under the age of three. Children under the age of seven are admitted for $1, and economy car rental Costa Rica travelers can expect to pay $2.
A wild time is waiting for you at the National Simon Bolivar Zoological Park. To learn more about this unique attraction, please call the zoo directly at 506-256-0012. Economy car rental Costa Rica travelers can also email info@fundazoo.org for more details. The park is located in Avenida 11 and Calle 7. It is very easy to reach, and definitely worth visiting during your economy car rental Costa Rica vacation.