Sight guide · Guadalajara · Mexico
Visiting Guadalajara Zoo
One of Mexico's largest zoos stands on the lip of the Barranca de Huentitán, with big cats, primates, a herpetarium and an aviary, plus a safari area of African grassland animals.
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Quick answer
Guadalajara Zoo is a zoo in Huentitán, Guadalajara. Allow half a day; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Area
- Huentitán
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, outdoors and nature
- Best months
- December–February
About Guadalajara Zoo
One of Mexico's largest zoos stands on the lip of the Barranca de Huentitán, with big cats, primates, a herpetarium and an aviary, plus a safari area of African grassland animals. Paths give views over the canyon.
Tip: Use the Mi Macro Calzada bus up Calzada Independencia to get there, and arrive in the morning before the midday heat.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Huentitán.
Best time to visit Guadalajara Zoo
Guadalajara Zoo is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- January: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- February: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Guadalajara has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Guadalajara Zoo is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Guadalajara Cathedral and Hospicio Cabañas.
- No. 16 of the 18 sights in our Guadalajara things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Guadalajara with kids.
Near Guadalajara Zoo
Also in Huentitán, so you can walk between them:
- Barranca de Huentitán — 3–4 hours, free
If you like Guadalajara Zoo
- Plaza Tapatía — Centro Histórico, 30–45 minutes
- Bosque Los Colomos — Providencia, 2 hours
Staying near Guadalajara Zoo
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Guadalajara Zoo?
Plan half a day. With Barranca de Huentitán nearby, it fits a half-day in Huentitán.
+Is Guadalajara Zoo free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Guadalajara Zoo?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Use the Mi Macro Calzada bus up Calzada Independencia to get there, and arrive in the morning before the midday heat.
+Do I need to book Guadalajara Zoo in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Guadalajara Zoo good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Guadalajara. Guadalajara is a family-friendly city with a big zoo, green parks, lucha libre and mariachi to watch.