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Zoo · Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas
ZooMAT
Tuxtla Gutiérrez zoo dedicated to Chiapas wildlife, with jaguars, tapirs, monkeys, macaws and quetzals in enclosures within native forest.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About ZooMAT
ZooMAT, Miguel Álvarez del Toro Regional Zoo, is located in a native forest reserve south of Tuxtla Gutiérrez. It was created by the naturalist Miguel Álvarez del Toro and displays only animals that live in Chiapas, one of Mexico’s most biodiverse states.
A roughly 2 km trail runs through the forest, passing large enclosures for jaguars, ocelots, tapirs, spider monkeys and howler monkeys. Aviaries house scarlet macaws, toucans, quetzals and the horned guan, a rare bird of Chiapas mountain forests.
There is also a reptile area with crocodiles and snakes, and a nocturnal house with night-active animals. Many animals arrived at the zoo as rescues, and the facility runs breeding programs for threatened species.
The tree shade makes the visit pleasant even on Tuxtla’s hot days.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours.
Best time
In the morning, when the animals are more active. Confirm opening days; it usually closes one day a week.
How to get there
It is located in the southern area of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, about 5 km from downtown. You can get there by taxi, city bus or car.
Tip
Walk the trail slowly and look for the quetzal and the horned guan in the aviaries.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about ZooMAT
What animals are at ZooMAT?
Only animals from Chiapas, such as jaguars, tapirs, monkeys, macaws, quetzals and crocodiles.
Is ZooMAT far from Tuxtla’s center?
About 5 km, in the southern area of the city.
How long does a visit to ZooMAT take?
About two to three hours along the forest trail.