'''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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Various relics are on display in Knowledgeable guides at the entrance offer to accompany tourists, for which they expect a museum building, such tip at the end of the walkthrough. A second restaurant as well as a skeleton of souvenir shop can be found at the entrance. Entrance fees for [[AepyornisVazaha|Vazaha visitors]]is 10, the now extinct elephant bird that once roamed the island. A small lake at the centre of 000 Ariary (2012) and the park is a very nice open everyday between 9am and peaceful spot which includes a small garden restaurant. The latter part of the route includes several families caged lemurs5pm.
Guides at the entrance offer to accompany visitors while explaining the various exhibits, for which they expect a tip at the end of the walk.== 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 restaurant is located at the entrance.very close to Tsimbazaza
