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38: 29: 322:, a rare frog native to Chile known for its unique method of reproducing. The zoo also holds a large number of foreign species such as lions, giraffes, kangaroos, elephants, emus, and formerly polar bears. 24% of the mammals on display at the zoo are native to Chile, as are 37% of the birds. 373: 127: 293:
The zoo's population continues to grow, with a jaguar and a group of lemurs joining the over 1,000 animals of 158 species already on display in 2010. Large enclosures feature a wide variety of Chile's indigenous wildlife, including
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In 1996, the New York Times accused the zoo of "deplorable conditions" including undersized, concrete living enclosures and possible mistreatment resulting in dozens of animal deaths.
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The Chilean National Zoo has a dual focus: to conserve and research species held at the zoo, and to educate and provide activities for the visiting public.
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of Santiago, Alberto Mackenna, to obtain financing and land for what would be the National Zoological Garden. On September 1, 1925, the then
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More than 50 people work in the enclosure including veterinarians, caretakers, educational guides, cleaners, and administrative personnel.
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A number of species held at the Quinta Normal zoo were brought across to the new zoo along with 70 other animals from zoos in
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The history of the national zoo dates back to the 19th century. In 1882, the country's first zoo was inaugurated in
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featuring native animals, founded by professor and entomologist Carlos Reed.
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by professor Julio Bernard, followed twenty years later by another zoo in
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The National Zoo was officially opened by the Vice President of Chile,
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Chile's National Zoo still growing after 85 years of history
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33°25′47″S 70°38′03″W / 33.42972°S 70.63417°W / -33.42972; -70.63417
Santiago
Chile
ALPZA
WAZA
ISIS
www.parquemet.cl/index.php?cat_id=1
zoo
Santiago
Chile
San Cristóbal Hill
Santiago Metropolitan Park
Quinta Normal
Concepción
Intendant
President of Chile
Arturo Alessandri Palma
San Cristóbal Hill
Mendoza
Buenos Aires
Transandine Railway
camel
Somali sheep
boas
macaws
baboon
Luis Barros Borgoño
guanacos

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