Zoos have been a feature of major cities for centuries. Thankfully, zoos have evolved and while they were originally intended as simply places to exhibit or display exotic animals, they have gradually become centres for the protection, conservation, study and reproduction of endangered species of wildlife. They also provide a basic support for environmental education, with wild animals as a primary resource, and a wide range of educational activities take place there.
Cordoba Municipal Zoo, located at the far end of Cruz Conde park, was opened in late 1967 and officially inaugurated on May 15, 1968. The zoo was closed for seven years for rebuilding work to bring it in line with the new laws passed on zoos in October 2003. The infrastructure and basic equipment were replaced and after that, it reopened on June 4, 2006.
The zoo occupies an area of 4.5 hectares and has been completely rebuilt to house a wide range of animal species in its numerous newly-built facilities. These days, there is a comprehensive strategy in place to provide the zoo with all the necessary equipment to perform the following functions:
Cordoba Zoo offers an educational program with a wide range of different activities for schools, organized groups, families and the general public. The following educational activities take place (bookings must be made in advance):
Welcome to Cordoba Zoo, Centre for Wildlife, a place where you can learn to know, respect and love wildlife in general and in particular, the wild animals which share with us this unique ecological niche: planet Earth.
Map: Click here
Visits: See Museums and Monuments Opening Times
BOOKINGS:
More info: http://zoo.cordoba.es & https://www.facebook.com/zoocordoba
Phone: +34 957 200 807
Address: Avda. del Linneo, s/n - Cordoba (Spain)
