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Inside Sarmiento Park, exactly at 789 Rondeau Street , you will have the chance of visiting the City Zoological Garden which is situated in an area of 17 hectares prepared for that aim. |
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Cordoba Zoo was opened in 1915 and, since then, it preservates the buildings and gardens to let everyone enjoy and learn about the life of animals no matter their age. |
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Inside , you will visit the cages keeping different species from the whole world immersed in an environment which is similar to that where they used to live. |
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Among the main attractions, there are Asian elephants, zebras, African lions, Bengal tigers and Jaguars from Misiones. |
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As you go along the tracks in the Zoo, which are very well marked, you will find different wall charts that give you information about the species you will come across. |
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Thus, you will learn that the racoon "mayuato" is a species related to the racoon having in its tail light and dark rings and an attractive mask on its face. |
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You will pass by an area where there are amphibious and aquatic animals. You will observe the sea wolf with one hair which is protected by national laws to prevent its extintion. |
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In this area, you will see Lagoon Turtles which are 40 centimeters big, they are carnivorous and have a shell at the back which is light while the ventral area is yellow and black. |
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You will see collared anteaters, wild boars, a hippopotamus, the sacred monkey from Arabia and Far East and the Tibetan Bear which is black having an outstanding white or yellowish "V" on his chest. |
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In the tour, you will have fun with the squirrel monkey- titi- that takes his youngs on his back as well as with big gorillas.
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Marcelo Sola 
