Jardim Zoológico
A zoo in Lisbon, Portugal
Being there
A zoo that is fairly pricey, but has a variety of exotic animals featuring sea-lions and dolphins.
The story
Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa) is a zoological garden in Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in 1884. The zoo was originally located in the park of São Sebastião da Pedreira. The zoo moved once in 1894 and once again in 1905 to its current location at Quinta das Laranjeiras, in Sete Rios.
About 2,000 animals of more than 300 species are represented:
The mission of the Lisbon Zoo includes the conservation and breeding of endangered species, as well as scientific research, and educational and recreational activities. About 800,000 people visit the zoo annually.
