Zoo and Beach Combo

Zoo and Beach Combo Tour
Price: $158.00
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Zoo and Beach Combo

Lush, tropical grounds near a beautiful beach are home to a rescue clinic and zoo. Created by animal lovers, the zoo showcases dozens of native healthy birds, butterflies, and animals, and nursing other unfortunate animals back to health. Book this Colon tour now for incredible insight into animal rescue in Panama.

Whether the animal was injured, orphaned, or abused, the zoo employs their motto: "Saving one animal will not change the world, but the world will change for that one animal." Led by college graduates who've specialized in plant or animal studies, the tour guides provide both insight and unbelievable access to birds, monkeys, butterflies, sloths, and more.

For instance, the walk through aviary is over 100 feet long with 26 bird species, including spectacled owls, yellow (green and red) fronted parrots, scarlet macaws, peacocks, and keel-billed toucans. Because you're enclosed with the birds in Panama's largest aviary, you have the unique opportunity to interact with the birds, unlike many typical zoos.

Upon entering the butterfly enclosure, you'll encounter hundreds of spectacularly colored tropical butterflies living in their lush natural habitat. This Colon tour is a truly treasured experience, offering a one-of-a-kind photo-op with these friendly creatures.

The animal clinic features animals in varied stages of care. Ministerio del Ambiente, Panama's National Environmental Authority often brings animals to the rescue clinic. Here, you'll see some animals quarantined for observation, others rehabilitating injuries, and some who have returned to health but are deemed unable to adapt to the wild, thus remaining in care.

Your Colon tour concludes in the gift shop. Your purchases help cover the expenses of animal care provided at the zoo. After the tour, enjoy a delicious Caribbean meal with one non-alcoholic beverage. A vegetarian option is available. You can eat on the grounds or visit the beach nearby. Additionally, you'll visit a local beach resort. Book this tour today for a fascinating shore excursion at a low price.

Shore Excursion Size
Small
Shore Excursion Type
Cultural, Scenic, Water/Beach
Shore Excursion Duration
5 Hours
Activity Level
Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From
The Cruise Pier Area. (Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.)
Food/Beverage Provided
A delicious Caribbean meal and a non-alcoholic beverage is included. A vegetarian option is available.
Recommended Dress
We recommend wearing your bathing suit under comfortable clothing and beach wear. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat is suggested.
Restrictions
A collapsible wheelchair may be accommodated with advanced notice. The walkways within the zoo and rescue center are paved, and there are ramps for both wheelchairs and strollers. There is a small gravel walkway from the beach area to the restaurant area. There are some optional stairs within the zoo that lead to a viewing platform, but they are not necessary to view the enclosure.