The Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmãos, is located in the city of

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. The park has an area of 384.4 ha, 14 of which is dedicated for the Zoo Botanical and a Natural Science Museum, and the remaining area for an

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reserve (considered one of the largest atlantic forest area in the state). This park offers to the visitors the possibility to know about the local ecosystems, plants and wildlife. It has about 650 animals —

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in the North/Northeast region of Brazil, highlighted by events and pioneers innovative activities in areas such environmental education and breeding animals in captivity. Also in this park, nature knowledge is acquired through experience and direct contact with animals, making the Zoo no longer just a ''window of animals'' to become a Nature conservation center. The park was founded in 1916, in the land of ''engenho Dois Irmãos'' (which means two brothers), owned by Antonio and Tomas Lins Caldas.

History

Initially founded as Horto Florestal de Dois Irmãos (Dois Irmãos Forest Garden) in 1916, the Zoobotanical Garden of Dois Irmãos was created in 1939. Its first director was Vasconcelos Sobrinho, a Brazilian professor, agronomist and ecologist. Transformed into an Ecological Reserve by Law No. 9.989 of January 13, 1989, the garden was renamed Dois Irmãos Park in 1997.parquedoisirmaos.pe.gov.br
''Histórico''
acessado em 2 de dezembro de 2009

Description

botanical - 140000 squaremeters (14 ha) *

reserve - 373.4 ha *

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trails (by day or night)

Location

*Farias Neves square, Dois Irmaos, CEP52171-011,

- Pernambuco Sunday through Sunday - 8am/4pm

References

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