Manaus’s Zoo and Botanical gardens where the flora and fauna of the Amazon await. See more than 200 animals, many of them rescued after injury or confiscated from smugglers, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Spot macaws and toucans. Travel over an elevated walkway to observe jungle cats, including a jaguar. See many species of monkeys including endangered tamarins.
Highlights:
- See Amazon flora and fauna at the CIGS Zoo in Manaus, Brazil
- Spot macaws and toucans
- See jungle cats including a jaguar
- Observe monkeys including rare tamarins
What you can expect:
One of the most beautiful environments is the monkey nursery, which occupies the central area of the zoo, bringing together various species of primates. Another major attraction for visitors is the jaguar, with emphasis on the jaguar and black panther. Felines can be seen in their natural habitat from the top of a concrete walkway. Created and managed by the Brazilian Army, CIGS opened its doors to the public in 1967. In 2014, it was ranked among the 25 best zoos and aquariums in South America, winning the Travelers’ Choice Zoological and Aquarium Prize, on the of travel in the world. The CIGS zoo was ranked 10th in Brazil and 14th in South America.