Belo Horizonte Zoo-Botanical Park
Jardim Zoológico e Jardim Botânico de Belo Horizonte
A large zoo and botanical park west of Pampulha, housing Brazilian native animals. It also has an aquarium showing fish from the São Francisco River, making it a good choice for families.
The zoo-botanical park is run by the Municipal Zoobotanical Foundation. The grounds are spacious and focus on Brazilian and African animals, including jaguars, maned wolves, and gorillas. It also has a botanical greenhouse and the São Francisco River Aquarium, which displays fish from Brazil's inland rivers. Admission is low-cost. It is generally closed on Mondays. The park is large, so wear comfortable shoes, and you can combine your visit with Pampulha Lake.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Pampulha)
- Pampulha Lake & Modern Ensemble
- Pampulha Art Museum
- Mineirão Stadium
- Casa do Baile
- Mercado Novo
- Mercado Central
- Praça da Estação & Museum of Arts and Crafts