Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa
Zoo in Sete Rios, in the parish of São Domingos de Benfica, with dedicated educational activities for children.
The zoo is in Sete Rios, in the parish of São Domingos de Benfica. Its entrance is on Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado. The Férias no Zoo programme offers educational activities for children and young people; consult the official website for visitor information.
It is in the Benfica neighbourhood. If you have time, Teatro da Comuna is 18 minutes on foot. On a rainy day, swap for Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM), the closest indoor option. The nearest metro station is Jardim Zoológico, about 380 m away; see how to use the metro.
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Source: Agenda Cultural de Lisboa (CC BY). Events