First conceived in 1908, The Bioparco Zoological Garden was built with the sole intention of entertainment, as supposed to reasons of animal experimentation as was more common back in those days. The Bioparco´s initial success couldn’t be maintained and as a result, attempts were then made to stock the zoo with especially rare and exotic animals. Numerous and various extensions were made to the zoological garden to try and gain more popularity and acceptance from the locals and tourists.

Furthermore, the Bioparco Zoological Garden consists of more than 200 species of animals housed and maintained in a radical new design. The Bioparco Zoological Garden has been built on an entirely new principle which was aimed at removing metal steel bars and cages used to contain animals. Instead attention and focus was placed on pits. As a result, The Bioparco Zoological Garden became one of the most attractive zoos in Europe, outdoing its old-fashioned counterparts found in Berlin and Paris.

Due to the Second World War, The decaying state of the Bioparco Garden became more and more evident despite numerous attempts at restructuring the zoo. Today, you can make the most of your experience of the Bioparco zoo due to its recent facelift and renovations.

Due to the many species of animals that the Bioparco has on display it is explanatory why so many tourists visit this zoo per year. Depending on your length of stay, it is recommended to book your Rome apartment (appartement Rome) in advance in order to avoid any inconveniences in arranging your accommodation in Rome. To be honest, finding a Rome accommodation (accommodatie in Rome) anywhere in the city is never a problem! You will then have more time in enjoying and discovering Rome along with its many other attractions.

One of the many highlights of the Bioparco Zoological Garden is its reptile house. Its display begins with a short film on the theme which is shown in a mock aero plane! You can also experience the exhibition of endangered animals along with confiscated animal products found in and around Rome. Furthermore, the Bioparco zoo is a magnificent and terrific place to bring your kids along to as there’s a special petting zoo and playground. Along with an accompanying theatre, the Bioparco Zoological Garden has quite possibly everything that you could ask for in a zoo.

When planning a trip to Rome, staying at one of the many hotel Rome, please make sure that you visit the Bioparco Zoological Garden for a wonderful experience.