Emperor Valley Zoo
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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About Emperor Valley Zoo
The Emperor Valley Zoo in Port of Spain is the only public zoo in Trinidad and Tobago. It opened on 8 November 1952 with ten cages and 127 mostly native animals, and now holds more than 2,300 animals of over 200 species on 7.2 acres between the Queen's Park Savannah and the Royal Botanic Gardens. It is named after the blue emperor, or morpho, butterfly that once filled the valley.
The collection mixes Caribbean and foreign species - giraffes, African lions and several other big cats, Bengal tigers including white ones that have bred here, native caiman and ocelots, macaws and other parrots, waterfowl and the national bird, the scarlet ibis - across a reptile house, an aquarium, a deer park, a primate section and gardens and ponds.
It is run by the Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago, which rebuilt much of it with 56 million Trinidad dollars of government support. The society publishes no admission rates online; its website has not been updated since 2016.
Parking is available on-site for visitors. It is recommended to arrive early to secure a good spot, especially during busy weekends or special events. The parking is paid, so be sure to have cash or a credit card ready for the parking fee.
- Annual passes are available for frequent visitors.
- The zoo offers a discount on souvenir items for participants in special programs.
- Food and dining options are available on-site for visitors.
- Photography is allowed, so bring your camera to capture memorable moments.
- Home to a variety of animal species including giraffes, tigers, and macaws.
- Offers a unique 'Zookeeper for a Day' experience for participants aged 16-24.
- Provides exclusive encounters and enrichment activities with popular animals.
- Features a friendly and experienced zoo staff to guide visitors during their experiences.
Paid Experiences
Become A Zookeeper For A Day!
Description
Get up close and personal with some of our popular animals through various encounters and enrichment activities.
Photos are illustrative and do not depict the actual experience or animals at this zoo. We do our best to keep experience details accurate, but always check with the zoo directly for the latest information.