'''Tsimbazaza is a zoo zoological and botanical tropical park in the capital [[Antananarivo]]offering visitors who do not necessarily have time to visit Madagascar's natural environment a glimpse of the country's flora and fauna. Tsimbazaza, meaning ''where children are forbidden'', Madagascarwas once a sacred place. The no children rule does no longer apply.'''
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Relics on display in a museum include a skeleton of Knowledgeable guides at the [[Aepyornis]]entrance offer to accompany tourists, for which they expect a tip at the now extinct elephant bird that once roamed end of the islandwalkthrough. A small lake and second restaurant as well as a garden restaurant souvenir shop can be found at the centre of entrance. Entrance fees for [[Vazaha|Vazaha visitors]] is 10,000 Ariary (2012) and the park, a very nice is open everyday between 9am and peaceful spot in the capital5pm.
The latter part of the route includes several families of lemurs. Guides at the entrance will offer to accompany visitors on their walk explaining the various exhibits, for which they expect a tip at the end.== Additional information ==
A souvenir shop * View all [[Tsimbazaza photos]]* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293809-d556535-Reviews-Tsimbazaza_Zoo-Antananarivo.html Tripadvisor reviews]* [[Relais des Pistards]] is a hotel and a second restaurant is located at the entrance.very close to Tsimbazaza
