Zoo Santo Inácio

Just a few kilometers from the center of Porto, you can immerse yourself in a space that houses more than 600 animals of different species. In Vila Nova de Gaia you can find the largest zoo in the North of Portugal and, if you are looking for an alternative plan to enjoy a full day. It's time to do it atZoo Santo Inácio.

Our story begins in the year 2000, a family business that wanted to ensure the care of animals and bring them closer to the public in order to make their behaviors known. Over the years, the zoo grows and joins the Thoiry Group with one main objective: The conservation of fauna and flora. from all over the world, favored by the program with species in danger of extinction.

The Santo Inácio Zoo has a land of 15 hectares where, with family or friends, you can walk freely through the facilities where the 5 continents will be very present, since We have rooms perfectly equipped for the habitats of each of the 200 species.

Our zoo center is not only limited to being a showcase for feline animals such as tigers or cheetahs, birds, reptiles of all kinds, primates and even penguins. We want to go a step further and provide you with an educational aura, in which you can learn about them and wildlife while also having first-hand contact with them.

Our facilities open their doors most days of the year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when the sun begins to say goodbye to us. So don't wait for the moment to visit our facilities and share with us a day full of life.

We are waiting for you at Zoo Santo Inácio!