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Located in the out skirsts of Havanna, the National
Zoo in Cuba is divided in two parts next to the
Ecology and Sysematic Cuban Institute. The surface
area of the zoo is 340 hectares and covered of
forested areas. The geographical area is of
different types enabling various climatic conditions
to prevail and therefore catering for many types of
animals. It is where the Cuban bird fauna made up of
more than 130 can be admired. It is also, where many
migratory birds come every year to stop over on
their routes.
The CubanNational Zoo differs from the others round
the world. It is similar to step in the African
savanna for a safari. Its animals, those that are
not dangerous, are allowed to move freely out of
fences and live harmoniously in community. With the
different types of weather and climate, various
types of animals adapt easily to their natural
habitat recreated to match their origin one.
In the zoo, scientific investigations are also
carried out on the different species specially those
that are in danger of extintion. They are
srutinizedand their mode of their eating and living
habits, reproduction, breeding are recorded. This
allows the scientists to study their life while
giving them the necessary veterinaty attention to
preserve the specy in danger.
The staff working, veterinary and nurses of the zoo
are trained adequate training by the National
Polytechnic Institute on Exotic and Wild Fauna. They
also beneficiate from exchange programs with
countries like Germany, Tanzania, Dominican
Republic, Mexico, United States, United kingdom
Spain amongst others all of which are lined up in
the battle for the preservation of animal life on
the planet.
The National Zoo of Cuba is a must for every
visitor. Strolling the Cuban National Zoo is like
being on a safari. It is not only limited to
watching the birds or the other animals whether they
are endemic or exotic. Many interesting interactive
activities are proposed to make the visit not only
enjoyable but also educational. The visit enhances
the visitors’ understanding of the animals lifestyle
as well as the importance of its preservation for
the life itself. There are also games, conferences
about the animals and also audio visual films that
unable the visitor to get out of the zoo much more
knowledgeable than where s/he entered it.
The most exiting and popular spot in the zoo is the
lion’s pits. In this region is recreated a little
part of Africa, the original habitat of the king of
the jungle with high and dense trees and big stones
as well as caves. The same thing has been done for
the hippopotamus giraffe, zebras, antelopes,
elehants and various types of animals that liveon
the African continent.
The zoo has many functions.Through recreational
activities; it educates the visitors about native
exotic fauna and fauna bred in captivity while
providing an exhibition for Cuba and foreign fauna
and proceeding investigations on the endangered
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