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| − | '''Tsimbazaza is a | + | '''Tsimbazaza is a zoological and botanical tropical park in the capital [[Antananarivo]] offering visitors who do not necessarily have time to visit Madagascar's natural environment a glimpse of the country's flora and fauna. Tsimbazaza, meaning ''where children are forbidden'', was once a sacred place. The no children rule does no longer apply.''' |
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| − | The park route introduces visitors to examples of traditional houses of different ethnic groups in the country and various enclosures with animals unique to Madagascar. A museum exhibits relics, such as a skeleton of the [[Aepyornis]] | + | The park route introduces visitors to examples of traditional houses of different ethnic groups in the country and various enclosures with animals unique to Madagascar. A museum exhibits relics, such as a skeleton of the [[Aepyornis maximus]] - the extinct elephant bird that once roamed the island. Several families of caged lemurs can be found along the route. A small group of lemurs living freely on an island can be observed from the shore of a small lake (as lemurs don't like water, they do not escape). The park is popular amongst locals for picnics. In the centre of the park, at Lake Tsimbazaza, there is a small garden restaurant. |
[[File:Tsimbazaza 002.jpg|600px]] | [[File:Tsimbazaza 002.jpg|600px]] | ||
| − | Knowledgeable guides at the entrance offer to accompany tourists, for which they expect a tip at the end of the walkthrough. A second restaurant as well as a souvenir shop can be found at the entrance. | + | [[File:Tsimbazaza 014.jpg|600px]] |
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| + | Knowledgeable guides at the entrance offer to accompany tourists, for which they expect a tip at the end of the walkthrough. A second restaurant as well as a souvenir shop can be found at the entrance. Entrance fees for [[Vazaha|Vazaha visitors]] is 10,000 Ariary (2012) and the park is open everyday between 9am and 5pm. | ||
== Additional information == | == Additional information == | ||
| − | * | + | * View all [[Tsimbazaza photos]] |
| + | * [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293809-d556535-Reviews-Tsimbazaza_Zoo-Antananarivo.html Tripadvisor reviews] | ||
| + | * [[Relais des Pistards]] is a hotel and restaurant very close to Tsimbazaza | ||
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Tsimbazaza is a zoological and botanical tropical park in the capital Antananarivo offering visitors who do not necessarily have time to visit Madagascar's natural environment a glimpse of the country's flora and fauna. Tsimbazaza, meaning where children are forbidden, was once a sacred place. The no children rule does no longer apply.
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The park route introduces visitors to examples of traditional houses of different ethnic groups in the country and various enclosures with animals unique to Madagascar. A museum exhibits relics, such as a skeleton of the Aepyornis maximus - the extinct elephant bird that once roamed the island. Several families of caged lemurs can be found along the route. A small group of lemurs living freely on an island can be observed from the shore of a small lake (as lemurs don't like water, they do not escape). The park is popular amongst locals for picnics. In the centre of the park, at Lake Tsimbazaza, there is a small garden restaurant.
Knowledgeable guides at the entrance offer to accompany tourists, for which they expect a tip at the end of the walkthrough. A second restaurant as well as a souvenir shop can be found at the entrance. Entrance fees for Vazaha visitors is 10,000 Ariary (2012) and the park is open everyday between 9am and 5pm.
Additional information
- View all Tsimbazaza photos
- Tripadvisor reviews
- Relais des Pistards is a hotel and restaurant very close to Tsimbazaza
