Zoological sights in The North
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Parque do Mindú
Believe it or not, Manaus has its own endemic primate: the tiny Sanguinus bicolor, better known as the pied bare-faced tamarin. The species is critically endangered, with no known groups in the open forest – they seem to have evolved to thrive only in areas of secondary growth – yet notoriously difficult to breed in captivity. The best place to observe this curious and vanishing creature is Parque do Mindú, a 33-hectare park in a residential area of Manaus about 6km from the center. The park has a system of eight intersecting trails, including sections of elevated walkways and an orchid house. Volunteer guides can help visitors locate the tamarins (early morning and…
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Bosque da Ciência
Occupying a 13-hectare plot of secondary forest within the city, the Bosque da Ciência has aging enclosures containing animals such as manatees, giant otters and caimans, but a great many creatures roam freely about the park – in the underbrush, high in the trees, and even ambling down the paths – including monkeys, sloths, turtles, various tropical birds, pacas and anteaters.
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Zoológico do cigs
Operated by the Brazilian army, the Zoológico do cigs contains jaguars, anaconda, tapir and other animals supposedly 'rescued' by soldiers training in the jungle, but the sorry little enclosures make you wonder just how dedicated to animal welfare the place really is. Take bus 120 from Praça da Matriz.
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Museu Emílio Goeldi & Parque Zoobotánico
This excellent museum and zoo contains many Amazonian animal species, from manatees and anacondas to jaguars and giant otters, plus an aviary, aquarium and excellent permanent exhibit of artifacts from ancient Amazonian peoples. It’s popular with families on Sundays.
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