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🦁 Zoos & Aquariums for Kids in Tibás, Costa Rica

4 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Tibás

INBio Park botanical garden in Heredia, HD🌿 Nature
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4.1(441)Free10 mi · Heredia

INBio Park offers an immersive introduction to Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity through interactive exhibits, guided nature trails, and a fascinating insectarium. Kids can get hands-on with learning stations while exploring recreated ecosystems that showcase the country's diverse wildlife, from colorful butterflies to exotic reptiles, making it an educational adventure that feels like a treasure hunt through the rainforest.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Parque Zoológico Mini Zoo Tibás zoo in Tibás, SJ🦁 Zoo
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Parque Zoológico Mini Zoo Tibás is a compact, child-focused zoo in the Tibás district of San Jose, perfect for families who want to introduce young children to Costa Rica's fascinating native wildlife without the overwhelm of a large facility. With hands-on petting areas and educational exhibits scaled for little learners, this intimate zoo offers a manageable adventure where kids can get up close with local animals in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

🕑 1.5 to 2 hours

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Parque Zoológico Nacional Simón Bolívar zoo in Alajuela, AJ🦁 Zoo
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Simón Bolívar offers families an excellent opportunity to see Costa Rica's incredible wildlife up close, from colorful toucans and sloths to jaguars and monkeys. The zoo features well-maintained walking trails winding through tropical vegetation, making it easy for families to explore at their own pace while learning about native species and conservation efforts through engaging educational programs designed specifically for children.

🕑 2.5-3.5 hours

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Parque Zoológico Simón Bolívar offers families an authentic Costa Rican wildlife experience right in San Jose's city center. Kids will be thrilled by the interactive learning areas and the chance to see native species like sloths, toucans, and monkeys alongside exotic animals from around the world, all while learning about biodiversity conservation in naturally designed habitats.

🕑 2 to 3 hours

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