The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums
Zoológico La Aurora
Guatemala City, Guatemala
No. 1 in Latin America

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
