Making a Stroll through the Iquitos Zoo (Photo Essay)

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Many visitors are unaware that Iquitos has a fairly large zoo that is home to many different types of jungle animals. Here are some of the types of species that you will see in the zoo

iquitos zoo
Photo: Scott Montgomery

Not only does the zoo house animals, but it also is home to many native plant species, including flowers, trees, and medicinal plants.

statue iquitos
Photo: Scott Montgomery

You’ll also find several statues that illustrate the regions rich cultural diversity

iquitos
Photo: Scott Montgomery
monkey
Photo: Wikimedia

There are plenty of species of monkeys at the zoo

lake
Photo: Scott Montgomery

The zoo surrounds a lake, so if you want to go swimming, don’t forget to bring your suit.

iquitos zoo
Photo: Scott Montgomery

You also might have the chance to gaze your eyes on creatures such as the Sachavaca, or wild jungle cow

jaguar
Photo: Flickr

Many people complain that the animals in the zoo need bigger cages.

eel
Photo: Scott Montgomery

At the zoo, you will also see various species of wild fish

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