Visited this out of town attraction to fill in time awaiting a flight to Lima. The variety of animals and birds (Pumas, Jaguars, Macaws) is most impressive and should be on everyone's 'to do' list for Iquitos. The English speaking manager told us (May 2012) that they're about to spend US$10m redesigning the big cat enclosures. It was at least... More

This place is beautiful. I had the chance to see many animals I couldn't see during my stay in the jungle. It's a must! More

I only came here as I read the area was good for bird watching. Unfortunately the only way into the area was to pay to get into the zoo. As I passed through the zoo to get to the botanical nurseries where I wanted to go for bird watching (wild birds) I noticed animals in very small cages, pacing around... More

You must take a water taxi to get there, then walk another 30 or so minutes. Once you get there the temperature drops as you enter a forested area. This place is amazing, even if you don't know much about butterflies. There are a number of volunteers around offering guided tours of the facilities. Different species of Animals call this... More

i enjoy everything there,good place to visit,i dont like some places,the place need more care More

The zoo is okay: large anaconda and paiche plus sad river dolphins in captivity (free flipper!). For a couple of soles a guy will let you put an anaconda around you neck for a photo op the folks back home will enjoy. There is a nice shady restaurant by the beach that makes for a muy tranquillo lunch. More

THE GOOD: Quistacocha is an interesting place to learn about the local Peruvian folklore, and to spend a relaxing day at the beach with the locals. Theis particular beach is not the best in Iquitos, but the food stands and volleyball court more than make up for this. Depending on what time of year or day of the week you... More

This place can be taken two ways. On the positive, it is a great place to see the animals of the jungle up close, and also the fantastic beach is a great location to spend the afternoon relaxing. On the other hand, the living conditions of some of the animals could do with a little better housekeeping (to say the... More

My wife (who is from Iquitos) and I visited this park. I was impressed by the variety of animals present. The bufeo (amazon river dolphin), tapirs, peccaries, etc. were incredible. The animals appeared to be cared for as well as can be for a zoological park. In addition, the pink dolphin (Bufeo) appeared intrigued by the many people watching him;... More