Temaiken

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The main entrance

Temaiken is an amazing Biopark that shows the best of Argentinian wildlife and vegetation. It's located in Escobar, just about an hour from Palermo Neighborhood and it's definitely worth the visit.

You'll find green houses, a zoo, a planetarium, an aquarium and even a Museum of Natural History and Antropology.

The Temaiken Zoo is an excellent way to spend the day away from the city of Buenos Aires. As soon as you walk in the gate you are greeted by dozens of bright pink flamingos and a unique fountain that features the world floating on water. In contrast to the Buenos Aires Zoo, the animals at Temaikén live in well kept, large exhibits, the lawn and grass are watered and cut, the waters are clear, and the sidewalks are well-maintained. Everything about this zoo seems brand new, unlike the Buenos Aires Zoo which is over 100 years old.

It's a great place to visit with family and friends with plenty of activities for people of all ages.


Hours:
Summer Hours: Dec. 1 to Feb. 28; Open Tue. – Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Winter Hours: Mar. 1 to Nov. 30: Open Tue. – Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed: Dec. 24, 25 and 31; Jan. 1; Good Friday; all Mondays except holidays

Admission: The adult rate is $48 argentinian pesos and children don't have to pay.
Tuesdays are half-off.

Access:
You can get to Temaikén by bus.

First you have to get to Plaza Italia, in Palermo Neighborhood (any taxi driver should know where it is). And right in front of the Buenos Aires Zoo you can take bus number 60 (ramal escobar) which takes you to the park entrance. The bus should be about $10pesos per person (it might change, because bus rates in Argentina change a lot).

You can always get to Temaikén with a travel agency, but it would charge you around $35usd per person.

Contact:
Phone: (03488) 43-6900
Address: Ruta 25, Km 1
Escobar, Pcia.
De Buenos Aires




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