Zoológico Nacional

Santiago


The dinky Zoológico Nacional houses an aging bunch of neglected animals. It is, however, probably the only place in Chile where you are assured a glimpse of a pudú, the world's smallest deer. Note that the funicular stops at the zoo on the way up, but not on the way down.

Transportation

  • metro: Baquedano

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