El Ecoparque Buenos Aires is a former zoo that has become an ecological park with trails, native plants and animals. Located in Palermoneighbourhood, in the heart of Buenos Aires, it’s just a few steps away from Jardín Botánico and Parque Tres de Febrero, ideal to enjoy free outdoor activities with your family.
Immerse yourself in the green and renovated space and connect with nature.
From zoo to ecological park
Ecoparque occupies the site of the former Jardín Zoológico de Buenos Aires, that was inaugurated in 1888 and operated until 2016. Here, there are 42 buildings, declared National Historical Monuments, that were created with the idea of reflecting the classic architecture of each country of origin of the species that inhabited them. That is why their architecture styles are so varied (Chinese, Hindu, Moorish and Greco-Roman). In addition, Ecoparque has 9 bridges and 3 lakes; 27 works of art, including sculptures and monuments; and many decorative works (fountains, masts, Byzantine ruins).
Today, the Ecoparque has become a centre for the conservation of native species in danger of extinction that actively collaborates with the recovery and enrichment of Argentina’s biodiversity, opening its doors to visitors to promote environmental education.
Ecoparque has 16 hectares so that the whole family can come to enjoy and learn about biodiversity, through educational and recreational experiences. In recent years existing conservation programmes have been strengthened in a federal programme coordinated with all the provinces of our national territory. These programmes work on the research and breeding in human isolation of threatened species to reintroduce them into their natural habitats and thus strengthen their populations. In addition, <b>Ecoparque</b> acts as a wildlife rescue centre for the whole country.
You will walk along trails with native plants and butterflies. You will also be surprised by the native mammals (capybara, tapir, guanaco, pampas deer, mara, coypu) and native birds (such as rhea, Chilean flamingo, southern screamer, sparrow hawk, cardinal, green humming bird, Andean condor and others)
Tips for your visit
- In order to enjoy the whole park, we suggest your visit lasts 2 hours and a half.
- The best time to do it is in the morning, as at this time there are less visitors.
- Admission is in order of arrival. If the park is full, entry is stopped until the number of visitors has decreased.
- Entering with coolers, food or alcoholic beverages is not allowed. Inside <b>Ecoparque</b> there are several gastronomic offers
It is essential to remember that, beyond being a recreational place, Ecoparque is above all a sanctuary devoted to the conservation and care of urban biodiversity. Enjoy it!
Opening hours: 11am to 18pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
Free admission.
Location: