Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Ecological Center of Sonora
This zoo and botanical garden offer the opportunity to appreciate 300 categories of plants and over 200 animal species. Periodically, exhibitions and audiovisual presentations for children and adults are offered.
It represents one of the city's most important attractions and is located in a representative area of the Sonoran semi-desert on the outskirts of the city.
Every Sunday, visitors can have the unique experience of personally feeding some of the zoo animals through the activity "Feed Your Favorite Species." They also offer plant and animal interpretations in the "Getting to Know Me" program, aimed at spreading information about native flora and fauna. The "Day of Cuteness" brings visitors closer to baby animals and other small-sized species. This event takes place one Sunday a month, allowing visitors to touch and ask questions about the displayed species.
The greenhouse showcases vegetation from tropical rainforests for comparison with the desert ecosystem. This area is filled with the sounds of tropical bird species.
From Wednesday to Friday, the astronomical observatory serves as a window to the universe, allowing visitors to observe all the planets of the Solar System, stars, and galaxies.
The Challenge Zone is a section with strength and skill games. Next to it, shaded areas are surrounded by attractive gardens of desert plants. Movies are screened in the audiovisual room on weekends, and during the spring-summer season, the splash pool known as "El Oasis" is available.
The park also features a system of seven zip lines that allow you to enjoy the desert landscape. The longest zip line measures 1,300 meters in length.
ATTRACTIONS
- Zoo
- Botanical garden
- Greenhouse
- Astronomical observatory
- Ziplines
Ecological Center of Sonora
Location
Carretera a Guaymas Km. 2.5, Cuauhtémoc, Hermosillo, Sonora. It is approximately 8.6 km, a 15-minute drive from downtown Hermosillo.
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.