From Chicago, first time at the zoo. Here are my thoughts:…read more -We spent a couple of hours at the zoo with a one and a half year old and only saw about half the zoo : ) -The zoo is free. There are lots of cool animals. The rides are cheap. The train is definitely worth it! -We went on a Saturday morning, arrived about 10am. There were plenty of people there, but it never felt crowded. -We rode the train first, which was great because you get to quickly see everything, and then you can go back and see what you want, on foot, at your own pace. -If you like zebras, giraffes, monkeys, tigers, gorillas, and hippos, you're going to love this zoo! -There is a public parking place about half a block away. Highly, highly recommended!!

This is a free park and zoo in Merida. We walked there from our AirBnB, and it looked like there…read moreis street parking around the zoo. There is plenty of space to roam and explore. This is a great place for kids, because there are places for kids to play (like playgrounds), snacks and vendors, restrooms, and a train to take you through the park. The train ride was a relaxing ride, and a nice way to see the layout of the park. The train was only 1 MX peso. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the sights. There is plenty of shade, which is good as Merida can be quite hot. The animal exhibits were interesting and well kept. The larger animals definitely needed more space, but the animals seemed well cared for overall.

Lots of vendor stands around some areas of the park. It's a great park to walk around or thru for…read moreexercise or take a seat on the concrete benches situated around 4 water fountains; watch nature and the bustle of activity as the day progresses. Turibus has a stop on two sides of the park. If youre going to be there a couple of days, you may want to get a 2 or 3 day Turibus ticket. (It'$ worth it$) Parque Alameda is one of the activity hubs of Centro Historical.

This is my favorite park in Merida - Four blocks large with impressive architecture including a…read more fountain, library, amphitheater, and a children's area. All of the construction features Mayan inspired carvings and dedications to all the nations in the western hemisphere. It's a great place to chill out and relax