Parque Zoobotânico Getúlio Vargas, Salvador

The Parque Zoobotânico Getúlio Vargas, or Zoológico de Salvador, is a zoological garden located in Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia. Part of the 700,000 total square meters of land is occupied by 250,000 square meters of vegetation, the Zoo Woods. The park is located in the Ondina neighborhood, more specifically, at Alto de Ondina, a hill that is also home to the Ondina Palace, official residence of the governors. It was created in 1958, according to state decree 17.481. There are 1500 animals belonging to 142 different species. The zoo is managed by the state government and is linked to the Secretary of the Environment of the State of Bahia, as are the Metropolitan Park of Pituaçu and the Metropolitan Park of Abaeté.

The site is open to public visitation. Academic research, conservation and preservation of plants and animals, environmental education activities, and a veterinary clinic are conducted there.

At the zoo, there are 950 square meters of the Zoo Garden, a physical library with 1,500 titles, a virtual library, and the Natural History Museum.

The origin of the zoo's land dates back to the 19th century, to the Areia Preta Farm received as compensation by the Swiss Frederico Meuron for losses in the Battle of Pirajá. After a period of abandonment, some activities are started in the area, such as the construction of a nursery.

The zoo's symbol animal is the hyacinth macaw, an endangered bird native to Raso da Catarina.