Jardín Botánico y Zoológico
Place · Costanera and the bay
A large shaded park on the north side of the city with old trees, a colonial-era mansion and a small zoo: a slow morning out, best by car; the zoo enclosures are dated, so treat this as a park and history stop, not a wildlife highlight.
- Go morning
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours not on file: check the official site.
- Crowds
Quietest around 08:00 · go morning
- Time to spend
- 90–120 min · up to 180 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet on weekday mornings; families and school groups on weekends.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening and closing times are posted at the gate but not confirmed here.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Avenida Artigas, northern side of the city; car or taxi recommended
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- none of note; flat paths, some unpaved
- Shoes
- Comfortable walking shoes; some unpaved paths.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · none of note; flat paths, some unpaved
- Check firstAccessible toilet
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd3/5 Medium
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · Comfortable walking shoes; some unpaved paths.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Shaded tree avenues inside the park
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Promenade shaded benches (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Do not feed or approach animal enclosures.
- Ask before photographing other visitors' children.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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The pin marks the centre of Costanera and the bay: this place has no exact entrance point on file.
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More detail
Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- The zoo enclosures are old-style and small by modern standards; animal-welfare standards have drawn criticism in traveller reports — set expectations accordingly.
- The grounds are large: comfortable shoes and water matter more than a plan.
- Weekday mornings are quietest; weekends bring local families.
Best time of day
Go morning. Plan 90–120 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate, ordinary weekday
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
What to see, in order
01
Old tree avenues
Large shaded grounds, once the estate of president Carlos Antonio López.
02
Colonial-era mansion
Historic building inside the grounds (interior access varies — check).
03
Small zoo
Basic, dated enclosures; go for the park and grounds rather than the animals.
How to do it well
- 1Go on a weekday morning by car or taxi; it sits away from the other centre clusters.
- 2Bring water and a hat; shade is patchy outside the tree avenues.
- 3Treat it as a slow park walk, not a half-day zoo visit.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
120min
p95
180min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (120 min).
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Tree avenues and lawns
30 minThe main reason to come; shaded walking paths.
Zoo section
30 minDated enclosures; optional depending on your comfort with the standards.
optionalHistoric mansion grounds
15 minExterior view; interior access varies (check).
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- light
- Leave by
- 10:0010:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 360′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 16:00. Confirm the current closing time at the gate; many city parks close before dusk.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
In the park
- Toilets and water
- Toilets (Basic facilities near the entrance.)
- Shade and benches
- Shade (Good under the tree avenues; limited elsewhere.)
- Bring water and a hat; shade is patchy outside the tree avenues.
- Old tree avenues: Large shaded grounds, once the estate of president Carlos Antonio López.
- Tree avenues and lawns: The main reason to come; shaded walking paths.
- Kids and playgrounds
- Space to run and a low-key zoo works for children, but manage expectations on the animal enclosures.
- Ask before photographing other visitors' children.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlynone of note; flat paths, some unpaved
- Accessible toilet: check · check
Flat but large grounds; some paths unpaved and uneven after rain.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Basic facilities near the entrance. | — |
| Tickets | Small entry fee at the gate (check current price). | — |
| Shade | Good under the tree avenues; limited elsewhere. | — |
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families wanting outdoor space | good | Room to walk and run away from traffic, with shade and a slow pace. |
| Wildlife-focused travellers | poor | The zoo section is small and dated; go for the park, not the animals. |
Skip it if
- You have only one morning in the centre and must choose between this and the historic-centre cluster.
Combine with
Combine with
Walk the Costanera and the bay area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Tree avenue paths | Morning, soft light | Do not block paths for other visitors. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is there shade throughout?
Mostly along the tree avenues; open areas and the zoo section have less shade.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is the zoo worth visiting?
The park and old tree avenues are worth a slow morning; the zoo enclosures are basic and dated, so keep expectations modest.
How do I get there?
By car or taxi; it is on the north side of the city, away from the historic-centre walking cluster.
Photos
Photos
Jardín Botánico y Zoológico Photo: Nobossé, CC BY-SA 4.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialSENATUR — Paraguay tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Asunción
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.