Exhibits
The zoo has five sections for different kinds of species: primates, butterflies, ocean and river fish, amphibians and reptiles, and birds.
- Primates: These species have six different environments with artificial trees, walls and elements that resemble own features of the ecosystems where primates inhabit. Colombia has more than 450 mammalian species - 7% of the world total. The country has 30 primates species, the second highest of any tropical country in the Americas. and the fifth most diverse country in the world.
- Butterflies: Cali Zoo has more than 800 different butterflies species. They are located in a special place called mariposario where they are free and the visitors can walk within the place and observe this amazing colorful spectacle. The mariposario also shows a video that depicts the butterfly's metamorphosis in all its stages.
- Ocean and River fish: This exhibition permits the visitors to know the wonderful aquatic world through 9 fresh water aquariums and 10 salt water aquariums.
- Amphibians and Reptiles: Serpents, crocodiles and poison frogs are a small sample of the extensive Colombian biodiversity. It is a unique opportunity to know and interact with these special and mysterious animals. Colombia has 520 reptile species, the third most of any country.
- Birds: Cali Zoo offers a real humid tropical forest that shelters diverse colorful Colombian species. Tourists can hear the birds' sounds and feel the fresh of these exotic places. The Country has more than 1.800 different bird species, some 20% of the world total and 60% of those that inhabit South America.
- Owls, and Pacaranas: this exhibit was opened in early 2011 and contains 5 species of owls and 1 specie of mammal which is the pacarana (Dinomys branickii) it has a education centre and a trail with binoculars and telescopes pointing at some owl nests and houses. it is also divided in 4 aviaries.
- Teatrino:The teatrino is an amphitheatre for roleplays and animal shows.
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