Free tour

Free tour: The Hidden History of the Former Buenos Aires Zoo

5.00

Excellent(6)

Buenos Aires

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Hernán

PRO

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Registered on 17 January 2025

I invite you to explore Buenos Aires like never before, guided by a local historian who knows every corner and every story of the city. On my walking tours, I combine captivating anecdotes with the rigor of someone who deeply studies what they tell. I connect past and present so you can discover the essence of Buenos Aires as we walk together through its streets steeped in history. Come experience the city through a different lens!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

How did Buenos Aires go from having a European-style zoo in the heart of the city to an Ecopark dedicated to biodiversity conservation?

Throughout this tour, we will uncover the secrets of a transformation that was as necessary as it was controversial. We will discuss the political decisions, the behind-the-scenes business dealings, the resistance, the scandals, and the conflicting interests that marked the decline of the old zoo. We will also learn the stories of the animals, the workers, the activists, and the neighbors who—from different perspectives—played a leading role in this process of change.

Today, the Ecopark continues its work with animals, focusing on their well-being, conservation, and environmental education. During the visit, we will encounter condors, giraffes, monkeys, birds of prey, and many other species, while reflecting on how cities are changing, what we are doing with our heritage, and the role we are giving to nature in public spaces today.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Plaza Italia, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

ℹ️ I'll be waiting for you in front of the Giuseppe Garibaldi statue 🎒 I'm wearing a light blue backpack

Outside visit

BA Ecopark

Outside visit

Darwin Lake

Outside visit

Lion Enclosure (1944)

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.