Visit the 3rd Edition of
WILD LIGHTS
Conservation as a mission
The mission of Zoo Santo Inácio is the conservation and preservation of wild species, especially those most highly threatened with extinction. Every day we work to bring attention to the more than 150 species that live here, raising awareness of the urgent need to preserve wildlife, and involving everyone who visits us in that mission.
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The latest news from the Zoo
News
Wild Lights once again illuminate the nights of Zoo Santo Inácio
This is the third edition of this immersive experience, with more than 600 illuminated figures and many interactive games.
Education
Zoo Santo Inácio and the ANP|WWF unite for nature and species conservation
Activities for the whole family including educational games, challenges and much more to raise awareness of biodiversity conservation.
Conservation
Another Dama Gazelle has been born, the most endangered gazelle in the world
This species is considered one of the rarest antelopes in the world.
Conservation
Endangered Pygmy Hippo calf born at Zoo Santo Inácio
This is the fourth offspring of the breeding pair, which plays a very important role in the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP).
Conservation
Saddlebill: a great breeding success story for the Zoo
Two more Saddlebill chicks from Senegal have been born at the Zoo.
Highlights
Wallabies Walk-in is the Zoo’s new attraction
Visitors are allowed to enter and pass through the wallabies habitat, making it possible to observe the animals more closely. Here the public can find the swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor).
Conservation
Zoo Santo Inácio welcomes a new species
For the first time, the Zoo received a facocero or African warthog through the ESB programme.
Conservation
Two Cotton-top tamarin offspring have been born at the Zoo
Another important step in the conservation of this species, which is classified as “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN. It is estimated that there are only around 2,000 animals left in the wild.
Education
Zoo Santo Inácio and Edis One together for the conservation of Asiatic Lions
Zoo Santo Inácio has teamed up with artist Edis One to decorate the Lions’ habitat with a focus on the educational dimension of species conservation.
Highlights
Tropical World is the Zoo’s new attraction
Here visitors can find reptiles and birds typical of tropical areas.
Where we
are
Located 10 minutes from the center of Porto, in Vila Nova de Gaia, we are the largest and greenest zoo in northern Portugal.