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'''Tsimbazaza is a zoo and tropical park in [[Antananarivo]], Madagascar.'''
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'''Tsimbazaza is a 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'', was once a sacred place. The no children rule does no longer apply.'''
  
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The park route introduces visitors to examples of traditional houses of different ethnic groups in the country and various enclosures with animals unique to Madagascar. A museum exhibits relics, such as a skeleton of the [[Aepyornis maximus]] - the extinct elephant bird that once roamed the island. Several families of caged lemurs can be found along the route. A small group of lemurs living freely on an island can be observed from the shore of a small lake  (as lemurs don't like water, they do not escape). The park is popular amongst locals for picnics. In the centre of the park, at Lake Tsimbazaza, there is a small garden restaurant.
  
 
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The park route begins with displays of typical huts built by different ethnic tribes from around the island, intermingled with various caged animals, many of which are unique to Madagascar.
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Relics on display in a museum include a skeleton of the [[Aepyornis]], the now extinct elephant bird that once roamed the island. A small lake can be found at the centre of the park, which is a very nice and peaceful spot in the capital, which includes a small garden restaurant. The latter part of the route includes several families of lemurs.
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Knowledgeable guides at the entrance offer to accompany tourists, for which they expect a tip at the end of the walkthrough. A second restaurant as well as a souvenir shop can be found at the entrance. Entrance fees for [[Vazaha|Vazaha visitors]] is 10,000 Ariary (2012) and the park is open everyday between 9am and 5pm.
  
Guides at the entrance will offer to accompany visitors on their walks while explaining the various exhibits, for which they expect a tip at the end.
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== Additional information ==
  
A souvenir shop and a second restaurant is located at the entrance.
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* View all [[Tsimbazaza photos]]
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* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293809-d556535-Reviews-Tsimbazaza_Zoo-Antananarivo.html Tripadvisor reviews]
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* [[Relais des Pistards]] is a hotel and restaurant very close to Tsimbazaza

Latest revision as of 07:28, 9 January 2021

Tsimbazaza is a 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, was once a sacred place. The no children rule does no longer apply.

Tsimbazaza 007.jpg
Tsimbazaza 003.jpg Tsimbazaza 010.jpg Tsimbazaza 008.jpg
Tsimbazaza 012.jpg Tsimbazaza 005.jpg Tsimbazaza 011.jpg

The park route introduces visitors to examples of traditional houses of different ethnic groups in the country and various enclosures with animals unique to Madagascar. A museum exhibits relics, such as a skeleton of the Aepyornis maximus - the extinct elephant bird that once roamed the island. Several families of caged lemurs can be found along the route. A small group of lemurs living freely on an island can be observed from the shore of a small lake (as lemurs don't like water, they do not escape). The park is popular amongst locals for picnics. In the centre of the park, at Lake Tsimbazaza, there is a small garden restaurant.

Tsimbazaza 002.jpg

Tsimbazaza 014.jpg

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Knowledgeable guides at the entrance offer to accompany tourists, for which they expect a tip at the end of the walkthrough. A second restaurant as well as a souvenir shop can be found at the entrance. Entrance fees for Vazaha visitors is 10,000 Ariary (2012) and the park is open everyday between 9am and 5pm.

Additional information