Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums

Zoológico La Aurora

Guatemala City, Guatemala

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST ZOOS & AQUARIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 44 2026

No. 1 in Latin America

Zoológico La Aurora

The zoo in Guatemala City keeps a wide range of species, from giraffes and jaguars to reptiles and fish, on a large shaded site. Feeding giraffes and Australian parakeets is offered on site, and food areas are spread around the grounds.

Highlights

  • Giraffe feeding
  • Jaguars in large enclosures
  • Australian parakeet feeding

Good to know

  • Buy tickets online for express lanes
  • Allow half a day to a full day
  • Bring sunscreen, hat and water

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