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Mérida Today

By: Yuraima Quintero @yquintero31

It offers an enriching and educational
experience, framed by the natural
beauty of the Venezuelan Andes, where
The “Chorros visitors, in addition to learning about the
flora and fauna that live there, can enjoy
recreational activities, specially designed
de Milla” Zoo: for this natural environment and make an
adventure to your measure.
An Adventure and Nature
During the low season, a joint program
Refuge in Mérida is activated between the Fundación del
Niño Mérida (chaired by Gairimar Cano
de Guzmán, First Lady of the state), the
Mérida Tourism Corporation and the
“Chorros de Milla” Zoo, which provide
free care to children from schools in the
region. During the year 2024, more than
40 thousand children have benefited
from this program.

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Residents

Among the more than 130 species of
animals in refuge within the “Chorros
de Milla” Zoo the following stand
out: the Andean condor, the frontine
bears, jaguars, Andean pumas
(species from the Andes Mountains),
An ideal destination to escape from routine,
Andean Ocelote, macaws, birds of
connect with nature, see a variety of animal
different types, two golden eagles
species up close and live extreme experiences
from the Venezuelan and South
such as zip lining, canyoning, a climbing American Andes, monkeys, albino
wall and camping in comfort. This Park has lions and an African lioness, among
everything to enjoy a great adventure. other animal species that enrich
the local ecosystem. The spoiled
Located in the heart of Mérida, at 1850 meters
ones are the four frontine bears, one
above sea level and covering an area of 10 elder whom they affectionately call
hectares, the “Chorros de Milla” Zoo stands as an “Coco” and the other three in the
oasis of biodiversity and conservation. Since its reproductive stage.
inauguration in 1958, this zoo has been a refuge
The tour in the zoo takes
for more than 130 endangered species and a
approximately 40 minutes.
meeting point for nature lovers.
Additionally, they offer a VIP
The Park offers a cool climate and lush experience for animal lovers at an
vegetation, it is crossed by the river Milla, forming additional cost, which allows them
a series of waterfalls that not only beautify to interact with the animals, such as
feeding the bears, entering some
the landscape, but also give its name to this
enclosures with the professional staff
emblematic place. The presence of waterfalls
of the area, among other activities
and natural pools adds an element of freshness
not included in a normal itinerary.
and vitality, making this place an ideal refuge for
those looking to disconnect from everyday life.

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