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'''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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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 and a restaurant is located 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.
== Additional information ==
* All 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 restaurant very close to Tsimbazaza