Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park (Bica)
Parque Zoobotânico Arruda Câmara
A long-established zoo in an Atlantic forest in the city center, known to locals as "Bica," with a spring and shady walking trails.
Bica Park opened in 1922 and covers about 26 hectares. It preserves a stretch of Atlantic forest within the city and is home to monkeys, jaguars, crocodiles, birds and other native Brazilian animals. Its name comes from Bica, an old spring with a pavilion. The shaded walking trails are cool, making this a good half-day outing with children. Admission is inexpensive, about 2 to 5 reais, and it is closed on Mondays. It is located in the north-central part of the city, about 1.5 kilometers from the old town.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Centro Cultural São Francisco
- Parque Solon de Lucena
- Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows
- Casa da Pólvora
- Monastery of São Bento
- Theatro Santa Roza
- Palácio da Redenção
- Hotel Globo