Jardim Zoológico, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Jardim Zoológico
Address: Pq. Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, 20940-040, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 3878-4200

#168 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Aquarium, Garden, Park, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

The Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden is a zoo located in the district of São Cristóvão, in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The institution has among its main objectives the development of environmental and educational activities, based on the animals of its collection—which consists mainly of fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. ()

Local name: Jardim Zoológico do Rio de Janeiro Visitors per year: ~70 pplElevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 22°54'18"S, 43°13'47"W

Address

Pq. Quinta da Boa VistaSão CristóvãoRio de Janeiro 20940-040 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 3878-4200

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Day trips

Jardim Zoológico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maracanã Stadium, Paço de São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista, Estádio São Januário.

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Soccer ground hosting Olympic ceremonies
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Palace
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~1260 ftE
Public park with historic buildings
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1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro
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0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro
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0.7 miN
Observatories and planetariums
National Observatory, Rio de Janeiro
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0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
UERJ, Rio de Janeiro
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0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
São Francisco Xavier, Rio de Janeiro
24 min walk • São Francisco Xavier is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1.1 miS
22°55'14"S • 43°13'25"W
Metro Station São Francisco Xavier, Rio de Janeiro
29 min walk • Park, Church
0.8 miNE
22°53'44"S • 43°13'24"W
Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences, Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jardim Zoológico open?

Jardim Zoológico is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jardim Zoológico?

Nearby attractions include Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk), Paço de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk), Mangueira, Rio de Janeiro (12 min walk), Cefet/RJ, Rio de Janeiro (15 min walk).

How to get to Jardim Zoológico by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jardim Zoológico:

Train

Maracanã (10 min walk)
São Cristóvão (14 min walk)

Metro

Maracanã • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)
São Cristóvão • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)

Bus

Praça da Bandeira (29 min walk)