Chapultepec Zoo (Spanish: Zoológico de Chapultepec) is a zoo located in Chapultepec Park; it is one of four zoos near Mexico City, and the best known Mexican zoo. It was founded July 6, 1923, by Mexican biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera using donations from private citizens and governmental funds from the Ministry of Agriculture and Development, and also with funds from the Society of Biological Studies. The zoo houses almost 2000 animals from more than 200 species. The zoo is known for its success in breeding programs of threatened species, including: giant pandas (first institution outside of China to successfully breed the species in captivity), California condors (first institution outside of the United States to successfully breed the species) and Mexican wolves (first litter of cubs born to released wolves).
Chapultepec Zoo is located in Primera Sección del Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 19.4239 and longitude -99.1892.
The zoo was established in 1924, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
zoo in Mexico City... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Mexico.
