Yumká
Parque Ecológico Yumká
A wildlife park about 15 kilometres east of the city, with jungle, savanna and wetland zones where animals roam freely and visitors can observe them by vehicle and boat.
Yumká means "guardian spirit of the jungle" in the Mayan Chontal language. The park covers about 100 hectares and displays animals in three ecosystems: Tabasco jungle, African and Asian-style savanna, and wetlands. In the jungle zone, you can walk among spider monkeys, howler monkeys and jaguars. In the savanna zone, a tour vehicle takes you past giraffes, zebras and elephants. In the wetlands, a boat carries you through a lagoon to watch waterbirds and crocodiles. It is good for families. Admission is about 100 pesos and includes the park vehicle and boat. It is best visited in the morning. It is about 15 kilometres from the city centre, close to the airport, so you will need a taxi or your own car.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museo Regional de Antropología Carlos Pellicer Cámara
- Catedral del Señor de Tabasco
- Parque-Museo La Venta
- Parque Tomás Garrido Canabal & Laguna de las Ilusiones
- Pantanos de Centla Biosphere Reserve
- Grutas de Coconá
- Comalcalco
- Hacienda Cacaotera La Luz