Forget the new wacko Zooberto Park in Santo Domingo and go for the real thing.
The National Zoo announces the complete remodeling of its snake display. Most people are fascinated by snakes and 19 endemic species can be seen through reinforced glass, labeled with informative data in Spanish. There are no poisonous snakes in the DR, and snakes are important bio-control species. At the Zoo, check out the Boa Hispaniola and Green Snake from the DR. Also see the Desert Boa, Burmese Python, Argentine Tegus, Red Tail Boa Constrictor and Anaconda, among others. The Santo Domingo Zoo is located in northern Santo Domingo, at Av. La Vega Real, Arroyo Hondo. Children pay RD$60 admission p/p and adults RD$100.
The Zoo is open from 9am to 5pm. Plan on getting there earlier than 3pm to make the most of the winding trails. Best to spend a whole morning or afternoon to see all the many areas. The Zoo is especially attractive to those who enjoy long walks. The zoo is closed on Mondays. For more information, call 809-378-2149.