Date opened 1884 No. of animals 2,000 Annual visitors 800,000 Opened 1884 Number of animals 2,000 | No. of species 300 Phone +351 21 723 2900 Number of species 300 | |
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Hours Closing soon · 10AM–8PMSaturday10AM–8PMSunday10AM–8PMMonday10AM–8PMTuesday10AM–8PMWednesday10AM–8PMThursday10AM–8PMFriday10AM–8PM Similar Lisbon Oceanarium, São Jorge Castle, Jerónimos Monastery, Santa Justa Lift, Lisbon Cathedral | ||
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Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa) is a zoological garden in Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in 1884. It was the product of the efforts of Dr. Van Der Laan, owner of the largest aviary in Portugal, with the support of Bento de Sousa, Sousa Martins, and May Figueira. In 1905 it was transferred to its present location in Sete Rios, Lisbon.
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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.
Lisbon zoo dolphin show
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