Zoo Santo Inacio

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Zoo ticket Santo Inácio
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Zoo Santo Inácio is the largest and greenest zoo in Northern Portugal and is located only 10 minutes away from Porto, at Vila Nova de Gaia. With barely more than a decade of existence and more than 1.5 million visitors, Zoo Santo Inácio is already...more
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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
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Rua 5 de Outubro 4503, Vila Nova de Gaia 4430-809, Portugal
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+351 22 787 8500
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Reviewed February 10, 2019

A hidden gem that is not well signposted, but trust in Google Maps and you will be fine. We went in early February, Winter hours mean it is closed on Mondays, so beware. We were blessed with a sunny day albeit windy. Us, son and...More

Date of experience: February 2019
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Reviewed November 23, 2018 via mobile

We was in November that is why our trip wasn’t perfect due rain. But even with rain it has been nice. It is amazing place to spend whole day with family there.

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank flanderUK
Reviewed October 2, 2018

Amazing place that everybody will enjoy. They have shows for visits feeding lions, penguins, etc. Try not to miss them. There are some picnic tables with sun umbrellas and even lockers (unfortunately in the sun) where you can leave your things after lunch and then...More

Date of experience: August 2018
Thank PichiSpaniards
Reviewed August 13, 2018 via mobile

Fun place to visit with family that I strongly recommend. There are many shows to watch during the day. Many different animals and species to see. The staff is fantastic. There is a restaurant at the zoo that is not expensive and has kid's menus....More

Date of experience: August 2018
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Reviewed July 24, 2018

We had the most amazing time at the zoo! Zoo Santo Inacio was well worth the effort to get there. We stayed for several hours and were impressed by the animals as well as the spaces where most were housed. The most impressive were the...More

Date of experience: July 2018
Thank glassymom
Reviewed July 22, 2018 via mobile

An amazing place.very very clean. The animals are various and all kept perfectly clean and happy. there is ample space for all animals to go around. There are snack bars around and free shuttle from zoo to cathedral.Worth a visit.

Date of experience: July 2018
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Reviewed July 16, 2018 via mobile

Although way better than many zoos around the world, living conditions for most of the animals are dreadful . Website gives a way better better impression than reality. Sad.

Date of experience: July 2018
Thank Silje L
Reviewed July 7, 2018 via mobile

Animal park that has given the animal more space, as natural-like setting as possible what’s possible within the zoo environment. Visited early July, and the park was really quiet, only few school groups at the same time. Maybe that or the comfortable temperature of 23...More

Date of experience: July 2018
1  Thank Jaana_Soulforge
Reviewed June 27, 2018 via mobile

Great zoo with plenty to see but not too much. The opaque tunnel with the lions was the best part alongside talking to one of the staff about the tiger from Blackpool (lovely woman). Prairie dogs in the open were very cool to watch and...More

Date of experience: June 2018
Thank mikeylovesfood
Reviewed June 25, 2018

Walking around the city of Porto not knowing what to do in the "rain/not rain" day, we came across a free shuttle bus for Zoo Santo Inacio and said to ourselves "why not"! We didn't regret spending a couple of hours out there before taking...More

Date of experience: June 2018
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toftofolin
November 16, 2016|
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Hi! It's possible to feed, some fram animals and the ducks In the central lake, with some corn. The other animals no.
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Malgorzata K
August 26, 2015|
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Response from Joana_MLC_Martins | Property representative |
Hello! Get the Metro (yellow line) in direction to Santo Ovídeo at Porto City Centre and get off at the metro stop João de Deus (in front of the El Corte Ingles). Cross the Avenida da República Avenue and take the MGC bus... More
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