El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden
El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden
El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden
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Mary V
Woodstock, Canada80 contributions
Jan 2023
The big beautiful flowers and trees was very cool.
There were only a few animals and they were in cages not natural settings.
It was interesting to see the volcanic rocks and landscape.
There were only a few animals and they were in cages not natural settings.
It was interesting to see the volcanic rocks and landscape.
Written 3 April 2023
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Deane
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
I was extremely disturbed after visiting. The coyotes, pigs, large birds and jaguars were the worst. Pacing with dead eyes in disgusting conditions. This place should rethink their purpose and set free or put down these beautiful but trapped creatures.
Written 25 January 2023
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ShaRina N
8 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
I went to this zoo/ animal sanctuary with my husband and our 11 year old. We enjoyed it a lot and was pleasantly surprised with how large it was and the number of animals that were there. Every time we thought we were finished there was another section. It was sometimes challenging to figure out where to go next, but we made it through. Hopefully we didn’t skip any animals. The enclosures and the zoo itself were very clean. The scenery was absolutely beautiful! The prices were great. For 3 of us it was less than half the cost of one ticket at our local zoo. We were happy to support an animal sanctuary.
Written 10 October 2022
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jfhc
Panama City, Panama100 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Nice and instructive visit, the place shows u the nature and the wilds of America . Recomended to all people who trully love animals in their full
Written 12 July 2022
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Mike K
Harrow, UK170 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
It’s a group of disparate animals in mainly old antiquated cages, the exception being the Spider monkeys. There’s no attempt at education or conservation and the bigger mammals just pace relentlessly. Bizarrely there’s a large chicken section and the eggs are on sale at reception. There’s also a large plants for sale section.
If you want to do some good then go and see Jasón at the Square Trees Nature trail who has a few Golden Frogs and a desire to preserve them.
If you want to do some good then go and see Jasón at the Square Trees Nature trail who has a few Golden Frogs and a desire to preserve them.
Written 11 February 2022
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fermin
La Chorrera, Panama5 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
great place to relax. they should sell food for the animals (to interact more)
you can sit down and relax a lot. bird watching is awesome
you can sit down and relax a lot. bird watching is awesome
Written 2 April 2021
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Vicky P
FW, TX9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Golden frogs were supposed to he here but ha e move to another facility in town (ask your concierge for details of new location). The zoo is mostly birds and run down. Needs lots of work.
Written 21 May 2020
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LaraKZ
Prague, Czech Republic221 contributions
Feb 2020
The location is very nice but the zoo itself a bit suffering and in need of some update. There are so many colorful birds kids will definitely enjoy as well as the playful monkeys. A bit difficult to navigate as if you don`t pay attention you can easily skip some of the animals enclosures. We also got inside an area in reconstruction where they had some rescued animals that required more attention like a baby slot.
They also sell plants and have an orchid designated area that was closed when we were there.
I think people should support them in rescue effort and don`t just go for the golden frogs ... btw the frogs would be also in a kind of "cage" if there would still be there no?...
They also sell plants and have an orchid designated area that was closed when we were there.
I think people should support them in rescue effort and don`t just go for the golden frogs ... btw the frogs would be also in a kind of "cage" if there would still be there no?...
Written 27 February 2020
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Gus B
Jensen Beach, FL25 contributions
Feb 2020
If you're used to the zoos in our backyard, stop by this beautiful nature-surrounded attraction while at El Valle in Anton, Panama. Quite a different experience with a good variety in a setting that is peaceful and entertaining. Clean bathrooms. Good value.
Written 14 February 2020
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Stewy C
Brampton, Ontario, Canada86 contributions
Jan 2020
Went as part of a tour from the resort. Located in picturesque Anton Valley, surrounded by an ancient volcanic rim. Reported to be 94 different species of animals on site. A good number of animals have been rescued, including the Jaguars. I can agree with another reviewer that the monkeys craved touching and didn't want food. Are some of the cages on the small side? Yes, but many aren't bad or much different thin in larger North American zoos. And overall the zoo was clean and seemed pretty well kept. But if you don;t like seeing animals in cages, and I'm not a big fan of that, it might be best to skip. But younger kids will most likely enjoy it.,
Written 9 February 2020
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Nomad33655553475
Panama City, Panama
Como se da el cuidado y el traslado si lo requiere una especie?
lambkin21
Redditch, UK194 contributions
Hi We will avoid, place sounds like it should be shut down! Animals should only be in zoos for conservation in this day and age where so many face extinction due to human behavior! Birds so bored they pull their feathers out and animals that should be roaming free shut up in appalling conditions, what kind of lesson is this for children to learn?
Anyone prepared to justify it?? let me know, thanks
Kathy and Martin.
Ar E
Woodburn, OR4 contributions
The Zoo el Nispero is a sanctuary for animals that were confiscated by the government authority. Every animal comes in "as-is." Because it's not a regular zoo, finances are hard to come by and are privately funded. Of course, the government would not subsidize a place that houses animals confiscated by them. Therefore, the upkeep, maintenance, and care are minimal at best.
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