If you’re a bird-watcher... this is a must see. Dozens of scarlet macaws, owls, majestic raptors, several different species of toucans, and a host of brilliantly colored birds from Costa Rica and around the world, make this one exciting place to visit. Bird-watching enthusiasts will be able to get a closer look at birds they might have seen in the wild.

There are also large iguana, deer, tapir, puma, reptile and monkey exhibits. There are free roaming Peacocks that strut they’re stuff. Bring a picnic lunch and a camera and spend the day. Zoo Ave. houses only injured, donated, or confiscated animals. It takes about 2 hours to walk the paths and visit all the exhibits.

Zoo Ave.
Open: Daily 9am-5pm
Location: La Garita, Alajuela
Transportation: Catch one of the frequent Alajuela buses on Av. 2 between calles 12 and 14. In Alajuela, transfer to a bus for Atenas and get off at Zoo Ave. before you get to La Garita. Fare is 55˘
Phone: 506-433-8989
Admission: $15 adults, $4 children under 12