Zoo Santo Inácio

10 minutes from the port, more precisely in Vila Nova de Gaia, located in the Zoo St. Ignatius, the largest and greenest park zoo north. With little more than a decade and more than one million and a half visitors, the Zoo St. Ignatius, has now, in Zoo reference the Grand Harbour.

The awareness for the protection of wildlife and animal welfare are the main concern of St. Ignatius Zoo. For this reason, all animals live in environments designed in order to recreate the conditions of the original habitats by providing them the best comfort conditions so you can observe healthy and genuine behaviors animals. The large green areas, which are home to about 800 animals of 260 species, create a natural atmosphere that makes the Zoo St. Ignatius in a unique and unforgettable space!

Recognized internationally for its quality, the Zoo St. Ignatius is one of the few integrated national zoos in EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and actively participates in many European Programmes Preservation Endangered Species extinction that inhabit the zoo, as is the if the Panthers of the Snows, the Asian lions, Humboldt penguins, the Cheetahs, the Asian camels, hippos Pygmy, among many others.

A visit to the Zoo St. Ignatius is a ride that appeals to kids and adults alike because it is the guarantee of a good day and a lot of fun. The Zoo offers numerous activities throughout the day that reinforce "Learn playing!" Based on the rule that the Zoo St. Ignatius argues that "only preserve what we respect and feel close", you can watch daily the fantastic natural behavior of animals Statements. A unique opportunity to learn and see closely Raptors, Reptiles and macaws, among many other animals. In these statements, the Environmental Educators make known the importance of animal species in nature and how everyone can help in their conservation. No doubt an all time high and is in memory of those who visit the zoo. Complete your visit and watch the fun feeding Penguins, the feeding lemurs, the Otters Feeding and Food Lions (new).

Zoo St. Ignatius ..... Animal instinct, Natural excitement!