Park & nature
Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro
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Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro, often called ZOOMAT, is a conservation-focused zoo in Tuxtla Gutiérrez that exclusively features animals native to Chiapas. Visitors walk through dense, shaded pathways past enclosures that mimic natural habitats, housing jaguars, howler monkeys, tapirs, and vibrant quetzals. The zoo's design emphasizes education and preservation, with informative signs and a butterfly house. It's a peaceful retreat where you can observe rare species like the scarlet macaw in a setting that feels more like a botanical garden than a traditional zoo.
Don't miss
- Observe jaguars and ocelots in spacious, forest-like enclosures.
- Visit the butterfly house to see native species up close.
- Watch howler monkeys and spider monkeys swinging in large habitats.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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