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Bioparco di RomaBioparco di Roma

Located on part of the former Villa Borghese estate in Rome, the Bioparco opened in 1911 and is regarded as the oldest zoo in Italy. Its roughly 17-hectare grounds house 1,114 animals across 222 species, and it is known for the barless, moat-based enclosures designed in the Carl Hagenbeck tradition.

Opened
January 5, 1911 · 115 years of history
Exterior of Bioparco di Roma
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Bioparco di Roma basic information
TypeZoo
LocationItalyRome
OpenedJanuary 5, 1911 Source
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FAQ

When did the Bioparco di Roma open?
It opened on 5 January 1911 and is considered the oldest zoo in Italy. Source
How large is it and how many animals does it hold?
It covers about 17 hectares and houses 1,114 animals of 222 species. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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