About 10 km from the centre of Vigo is a beautiful city zoo. This amazing wildlife area is located on the mountain of Madera and occupies an area of slightly more than 55, 5 thousand square meters. The zoo was founded by mayor Rafael Portaneo and built by his successor in office Antonio fernández Areal, Ramilo. The official opening of the zoo Vigo was held on 18 July 1971, and today it is the only zoo in the province of Galicia.

The creators of the zoo has done everything possible to the animals living in it, was in conditions as close as possible to the natural environment to which they are accustomed. Animal world zoo has about 600 animals, among which 50 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, and about 30 different representatives of reptiles. In addition to a variety of fauna, the zoo delights its visitors with a wealth of flora. There are about 42 species of trees, shrubs and other plants. Here you can see birch, pine, oak, willow, wild Apple and cherry trees, and various kinds of gorgeous acacia, Yucca, camellias and much more. At the zoo you can find American bison, beavers, zebras, chinchillas, Oryx, Panthers, tigers, lions, bighorn sheep, bobcats, kangaroo, and other representatives of the animal world. Among the living zoo birds you will find eagles, geese, storks, swans, ostriches, EMUs and other.

Due to the fact that the zoo is located on the mountain, visitors also have the opportunity to admire the magnificent views of the surrounding area. A walk through the zoo Vigo, will delight everyone who will come here, whether adult or child.