Zoo d'Abruzzo, Rocca San Giovanni
Zoo d'Abruzzo in Rocca San Giovanni commune is situated not far from the coastline of the Adriatic Sea. However it is a bit different from usual zoos – it is a small, humble but quite peculiar. It is highly recommended to visit this place with children as they will definitely get an unforgettable experience.
Animals in the zoo
Many common animals (including domestic ones), as well as quite rare members of the animal kingdom, live here and visitors can watch them up close at arm’s length.
24 mammal species, 15 bird species, and eight reptilian species. Asian elephant, white rhinoceros, and giraffe along with a recently arrived family of Madagascar lemurs are the highlights of the zoo. Quite interesting and rare are hybrids, such as liger and zebroid.
Key feature of the zoo
Modern zoos are slowly moving beyond the stereotypes, where people just gawk at exhausted animals in cages. Zoo d`Abruzzo is a striking example in this regard. Apart from typical tours, which became routine to many people, the place offers a great number of educational programs for adults and kids of different ages.
If you still believe that learning is boring since school then this is the place that will break this stereotype. Be ready to feed elephant, giraffe, white rhinoceros and to enjoy performances with Dalmatians and horses, training with brown fur seals and rides on ponies. And because of that, the zoo earns the right to be called wildlife park. Discovering fauna with the help of programs, such as “Zoo in one hand,” “Treasure hunt” and “Following animal prints” can be an entertaining experience for children. An opportunity to be so close to animals leaves a pleasant impression as well as makes the zoo stand out.
Also, it would be a great idea to hold a birthday celebration for children at this place. For this occasions, zoo administration offers some bonuses.
How to get
Zoo d'Abruzzo is located 40 km south-east of Pescara, between San Vito Chietino and Rocca San Giovanni commune, on Сontrada Scalzino 27, in 500 meters from the exit of the Autostrada A14.
There is also San Vito Lanciano station, which is 5 km from the zoo and has direct service to the Pescara city.
Opening hours depend on seasons. March and October: on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 till 17:30. April-June from 10:00 till 18:00. July and August from 10:00 till 19:00. In September from 10:00 till 17:00, closed on Tuesday.
Admission: 13 Euro for adults, 9 Euro for children, kids under two years of age are allowed to enter for free. 8 Euro for groups of more than 20 people. Information is relevant for January 2018.
